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Posted by Scott on 05/03 | Permalink | Email this entry |
In this decade, New York City has reached its highest levels of homelessness since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
In November 2008, 36,000 homeless people were sleeping in NYC shelters. Of this total, 15,800 were children, 14,100 adult family members, and 6,700 single adults.
Last year, more than 109,000 homeless children and adults relied on NYC shelters.
In the past decade, the NYC homeless shelter population has risen by almost 2/3.
10 months: the average stay for homeless families in the municipal shelter system.
It actually costs less per year to provide permanent housing for homeless families than to shelter them:
$36,000 per year: The cost to shelter a homeless family in the NYC Shelter System
$12,500 per year: The cost to provide a supportive housing apartment to a homeless family
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In November 2008, 36,000 homeless people were sleeping in NYC shelters. Of this total, 15,800 were children, 14,100 adult family members, and 6,700 single adults.
Last year, more than 109,000 homeless children and adults relied on NYC shelters.
In the past decade, the NYC homeless shelter population has risen by almost 2/3.
10 months: the average stay for homeless families in the municipal shelter system.
It actually costs less per year to provide permanent housing for homeless families than to shelter them:
$36,000 per year: The cost to shelter a homeless family in the NYC Shelter System
$12,500 per year: The cost to provide a supportive housing apartment to a homeless family
Source for all facts
Do you have a story that extends beyond these statistics that you would like to share with Trish? Ride with her or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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