Awareness
The type of places where individuals can access free meals
What are soup kitchens
An individual is classified as chronically homeless if they have experienced homelessness for at least this number of months while also living with a disabling condition.
12 months
The primary causes of homelessness
What are lack of affordable housing, domestic violence, abuse, addiction, trafficking
In 2021, a large homeless camp near Uptown Charlotte, known as this, was shut down.
What is "Tent City"?
What is the mission of PD?
Project Downtown CLT’s mission is to provide essential services to the homeless and impoverished segments of our city. We have a fundamental belief that every person, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or history deserves to have quality food, shelter and support in order to become a healthy and productive member of society.
The best ways to help individuals experiencing homelessness
Educating yourself, showing kindness and respect, donating to relevant organizations, and volunteering
The percentage of Americans experiencing homelessness who are also veterans
7%
The major economic event in 2008 that led to a sharp rise in homelessness due to foreclosures and job losses
The Great Recession
What Charlotte-based organization is one of the leading shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness?
What is Roof Above?
The founder and president of PD
Farah
The term for individuals who are homeless but temporarily staying with friends or family rather than living on the streets.
What is couch surfing
The estimated number of people who are homeless in the U.S. on any given night.
What is 580,000?
The factors that put veterans at risk of homelessness
Physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, depression/anxiety, addiction
In Charlotte, what organization specifically provides support for homeless youth?
What is The Relatives?
The event happening on February 15th
Hygiene Kit Drive!
Housing and service programs offered to people in situations of homelessness
Emergency shelters, traditional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing
What city successfully reduced chronic homelessness by 90% by implementing a housing-first model?
What is Houston, Texas
The attributes employers may use to discriminate against people experiencing homelessness
having a criminal record, unreliable transportation, asking for an address - unstable housing
Every January, Charlotte counts the number of homeless people in the city. This count is called this:
What is the Point-in-Time
How can you get involved?
Attend community service events, spread the word about our organization, donate to the launchgood to help support the nonprofit
Building more homeless shelters is the best long-term solution to homelessness
True or False?
False
Shelters provide temporary relief, but permanent housing solutions are more effective
What percentage of homeless youth have been in the foster care system?
30%
What is one myth about panhandlers and homeless individuals?
What is "They all use drugs and alcohol"
What initiative is the City of Charlotte implementing to create more affordable housing?
What is the Housing Trust Fund
The place Project Downtown was first founded
Downtown Miami