Employment
Homelessness is not always solved by this, even though many assume it is.
What is employment?
This group makes up a disproportionate share of the unhoused population in the U.S. despite their military service.
Who are veterans?
This season poses serious health risks for people experiencing homelessness due to extreme high temperatures.
What is summer?
This is one major barrier to employment because many employers require it on job applications, yet many homeless individuals struggle to obtain one or reveal they are staying at a shelter.
What is an address?
Around 40% of low-income veterans reported a history of this housing-related event.
What is eviction?
This type of plan outlines how communities can respond to extreme heat events by establishing cooling resources and relaying information to others.
What is a heat action plan?
This is a negative belief that causes employers to associate homelessness with drug abuse or mental illness, creating barriers to hiring.
What is stigma?
This issue was reported by 29% of non-overseas and 34% of overseas women veterans.
What is MST (military sexual trauma)?
This type of community resource can help reduce heat risk by providing indoor relief during extreme temperatures.
What are cooling centers?
This shortage makes it difficult for homeless individuals to find work that pays enough to meet their basic needs.
What are good quality jobs?
Compared to the average American population, these issues affect veterans drastically.
What are mental illness and substance issue problems?
When deploying resources, communities are advised to relay critical information and collaborate directly with these groups.
What are outreach teams?
This percentage of homeless people reported hiring discrimination by employers
What is 70%?
Of low-income veterans surveyed, this percentage reported having a lifetime history of homelessness.
What is 20%?
In 2022, this Arizona county reported that 40% of heat-associated deaths were people experiencing homelessness.
What is Maricopa County?