Homelessness Statistics
How many Canadians are estimated to experience homelessness each year?
200,000
Family violence is a cause of homelessness. True or False.
True.
Name 3 things that shelters provide.
Food, Clean water, Substance abuse program, Education, Medical Services, General Hygiene, Clothing etc.
Define the word "panhandle."
Approximately, how many Canadians each day use shelters across the country?
150,000
Homeless people are all addicts. True or False.
False
Name 1 NPO (Nonprofit Organization) or Shelter that helps the homeless.
The Salvation Army, Out of the Cold, National Alliance to End Homelessness, Hope Mission, The Scott Mission, etc.
What is Hidden Homelessness?
Hidden homelessness is a group of people who are referred to people who are living temporarily with others and don't access shelters or services.
In Canada, what is the percentage of homeless youth?
20%
Give 3 causes of homelessness.
Unemployment, poverty, lack of affordable housing, mental illnesses, substance abuse, etc.
List 3 other ways we can help the homeless?
Donating, volunteering, being respectful, being kind, providing food or money, etc.
What are the three categories of causes of youth homelessness?
Disruptive family conditions, Residential Instability, Leaving home to live independently but are not able to move back home after going through a financial crisis.
What is the percentage of youth homelessness' cause being violence?
60%
In the video about the 18-year-old boy EJ, what was the cause of him leaving his house?
Parents passed away and foster parents were abusive.
Approximately, how many shelters are there in Canada?
423 Shelters
Define absolute and relative homelessness.
Absolute refers to those who live on the streets with no shelter of their own.
Relative homelessness refers to those who have a physical shelter but do not meet the means of health and safety.