"Homelessness can generally be attributed to one or more of the five life issues: addiction, alcoholism, finances, relationships, and mental illness.

Where society may judge those who are homeless, we should not. We should come alongside and help anyone start a new, healthy journey to recovery."

             -Bob Sweeney, America's           Homeless Expert

• 1.7 Million in the U.S. are homeless.
• 36% of the U.S. Homeless is comprised of families.
• 22% are woman who claim domestic violence as their reason for homelessness.
• 32% of people in a soup kitchen line are children.
• 22% of homeless are currently working.
• 41% of homeless have medical problems.
• 51% of homeless have a history of substance abuse.
• 60% of homeless suffer form mental illness.
• 59% of homeless are ex-offenders.

Homeless men and women were asked what they needed most and here is how they responded:

• 27% Permanent housing
• 30% Medical & dental care.
• 23% Transportation
• 32% Employment