Causes of Homelessness
Shocking Statistics
Jolly Hands
Breaking the Stigma
Homelessness in NYC
100

True or False: Natural Disasters can lead to homelessness. 

What is true?
100

Name the state that has the largest homeless population.

What is California? 

100

Name one type of resource provided by shelters.

What is temporary housing, clothing, food, etc?

100

True or False: Most homeless people choose to be homeless.

What is false?
100

How many people experience homelessness each night in NYC?

What is roughly 130,000 people? 

200

Most common cause of homelessness.

What is lack of affordable housing?

200

Approximately how many people experiences homelessness in the US on a single night?

What is 580,000+?

200

When donating clothes to homeless individuals, what types of items are often the most needed?

What is socks, coats, gloves and underwear?

200

True or False: Homeless only happens to unemployed people. 

What is false?

200

What NYC borough has the highest concentration of homeless people?

What is Manhattan?

300

Name one main cause of homelessness. 

What is unemployment, sudden situations, natural disasters or mental health issues? (only need 1)

300

How many youths experiences homelessness per year in the US? (Hint: It's in the millions!) 

What is 4.2 million? 
300

How many people do food banks feed each year? (Hint: It's in the millions!)

What is 51 million people? (As of 2021)

300

This phrase describes blaming people for their circumstances without taking into consideration systemic issues.

What is victim blaming?

300

How many school childern experience homelessness at some point in the school year in NYC?

What is 146,000+? (1 in 8 school childern)

400

This medical issue is a major contributing factor to homelessness.

What is addiction/substance abuse?

400

What percentage of homeless individuals are veterans?

What is 13%?

400

This federal department runs programs for homeless assistance. 

What is the Department of Housing and Urban Development? (HUD)

400

Why might a person experiencing homeless avoid asking for help?

What is fear of judgement, stigma or rejection?

400

What annual household income do you need to afford a median-sized house in NYC? 

What is $211,000?
500

Name the 2008 crisis that led to widespread foreclosures and homelessness across the US.

What is the Housing Market Crash/Great Recession?
500

What percentage of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+ in the US?

40%

500

This international nonprofit organization focuses on providing permanent housing to homeless families. 

What is Habitat for Humanity? 

500

How does language contribute to stigma around homelessness?

What is using dehumanizing terms like "bum" instead of people-first language like "people experiencing homelessness"? (Contributes to stereotypes among the homeless population) 

500

What is the name of NYC's law that guarantees a right to shelter for homeless individuals? 

What is the Right to Shelter law?

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