United States
Has the United States had a rise or downfall in homelessness in recent years?
What happened to the 36 year old homeless man?
Gary Gisselman recalls a 36 year old homeless man who died from being crushed in a landfill.
What percent of Wisconsinites experience poverty?
7-8%
what is the best solution for homelessness?
federal housing assistance
What is the definition of homelessness?
The state of having no home.
How many homeless people does our city say we have?
16
What are some reasons people become homeless?
job loss, addiction, poverty, health, domestic violence...
how much money will it take to end homelessness?
$11 billion to $30 billion
In the hundreds of thousands, how many homeless people are there in the United States?
600k
How long has homelessness been a big problem in Wausau?
Since 1990
Who is the researcher who made the report on the dead homeless man in the landfill.
Gary Gisselman
Are we in a homelessness crisis?
Yes, we have had record highs in 2023.
What factors greatly influence homelessness in the United States?
High Cost of housing, Limited access to affordable healthcare, and mental health issues
What 3 options (or more) are available in Wausau for the homeless population?
Food Kitchens, The National Guard, Salvation Army, Independant people
How many children experience homelessness?
1 in every 30 children.
About how many lollipops were sold last year in the US?
1,136,000,000