The fastest growing sector of the homeless population is families with children.

A survey of 25 U.S. cities conducted in 2003 found that requests for emergency shelter increased in all cities by an average of 13 percent.

Families with children make up 40% of the homeless population (U.S. Conference of Mayors, 2003).
Requests by families with children for emergency shelter, increased by an average of 11% over the last 3 years.

The study also found that 33% of the requests for shelter by homeless families were denied in 2003 due to a lack of resources.

Almost 60% of Americans will spend at least one year below the poverty line at some point between ages 25 and 75.

There is no city or county anywhere in the United States where a worker making the minimum wage can afford a fair market rate one-bedroom apartment.

The cost of rent and utilities for a typical two-bedroom apartment has increased 35% in less than 10 years. 

2 million additional American children will fall victim to the foreclosure crisis over the next two years.

But there is hope.  Find out how you can get involved to make a difference in the lives of homeless families!