Recent war vets face risk of homelessness - USATODAY.com
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HOMELESSNESS
According to a December, 2000 report of the US Conference of Mayors:
- single men comprise 44 percent of the homeless, single women 13 percent, families with children 36 percent, and unaccompanied minors seven percent.
- the homeless population is about 50 percent African-American, 35 percent white, 12 percent Hispanic, 2 percent Native American and 1 percent Asian.
- single homeless individuals in 1996 reported an average income of $348 during the last 30 days, about 51 percent of the 1996 federal poverty level of $680/month for one person.
- 28 percent said they sometimes or often do not get enough to eat, compared with 12 percent of poor American adults.
- 44 percent did paid work during the past month.
- 21 percent received income from family members or friends.
- 66 percent of the homeless have problems with alcohol, drug abuse, or mental illness.
- 22 percent have been physically assaulted.
- 7 percent have been sexually assaulted.
- 38 percent say someone stole money or things directly from them.
- 30 percent have been homeless for more than two years.
Skid Row: Introduction
A closer look at Skid Row. Watch this Documentary and learn more about the real life of a life in Skid Row.
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