Did You Know?

November 27, 2012


Homeless statistics in Los Angeles County:
  • Over 51,000 homeless people are in Los Angeles County; 9,000 are veterans
  • 40% of those homeless are women and children
  • Nearly one-quarter of those homeless (24%) are chronically homeless
  • 67% are unsheltered, living on the streets or in cars
  • Almost one third (32%) of homeless people in Los Angeles have a bachelors degree or higher
  • One of the leading reasons for homelessness is the loss of a job; unemployment in the Country is in double digits
  • Over half our households spend over 30% of income on rent, so just one crisis can push a family into homelessness

These statistics where taken from www.wcax.com 

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