from newstandard: The number of families asking for housing assistance jumped by 7 percent this year, and the mayors report that almost a third of those requesting emergency shelter were turned away, compared to 23 percent overall.
The cities reported that people were remaining homeless for an average of 8 months, and that there was an average wait of 20 months for public housing. People had to wait an average of 35 months for Section 8 rent assistance. Additionally, over half of the cities said they had to stop accepting applications for at least one housing program because of lengthy waiting lists.
According to the report, 41 percent of the homeless population is comprised of single men, families with children represent 40 percent, single women make up 14 percent and 5 percent are unaccompanied youth.
While homelessness and hunger are often considered never-ending problems without permanent solutions, advocates and service providers disagree. The National Alliance to End Homelessness has put together an aggressive plan called "A Plan, Not a Dream: How to End Homelessness in 10 Years."
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The number of families asking for housing assistance jumped by 7 percent this year, and the mayors report that almost a third of those requesting emergency shelter were turned away, compared to 23 percent overall.
The cities reported that people were remaining homeless for an average of 8 months, and that there was an average wait of 20 months for public housing. People had to wait an average of 35 months for Section 8 rent assistance. Additionally, over half of the cities said they had to stop accepting applications for at least one housing program because of lengthy waiting lists.
According to the report, 41 percent of the homeless population is comprised of single men, families with children represent 40 percent, single women make up 14 percent and 5 percent are unaccompanied youth.
While homelessness and hunger are often considered never-ending problems without permanent solutions, advocates and service providers disagree. The National Alliance to End Homelessness has put together an aggressive plan called "A Plan, Not a Dream: How to End Homelessness in 10 Years."
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The Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
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