Stats
How many people in the USA are homeless?
580,000 people as of 2020...that's more than a half a million!
What does Ability Beyond do?
At Ability Beyond, we discover, build and celebrate the ability in all people. Our organization is dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community.
What if you are homeless, how will you eat?
Go to a shelter or a food bank
OR...get a job. If you have money coming in because you are working, life will be easier!
What is 211?
“211” can be called on a phone. They provide individuals and families in need with a shortcut through to health and human service agency phone numbers. By simply dialing 211, those in need of assistance can be referred, and sometimes connected, to appropriate agencies and community organizations.
211 is a free call to anyone in the USA!
How many homeless people live in a shelter?
About 360,000 people live in a shelter, temporarily
When you leave Ability Beyond, who can help you get a job?
The want ads in a newspaper
The internet (indeed.com and more)
BRS
Vocational supports if you end up living in a supported independent living situation
And more...
If you are homeless, where will you sleep?
Go to a shelter and ask for assistance
OR...get a job. If you have money coming in because you are working, life will be easier!
Can 211 help you if you need a home?
Sort of. They can help you find shelters, help with rent assistance, and even utility assistance.
How many people have no shelter?
220,000 people are not in a shelter...they are sleeping on the street, a tent, a tarp, in a box...
After you leave Ability Beyond, who can help you find a place to live?
YOU!
Calling 211- they are excellent!
Ads in newspapers
The internet (rent.com)
City Social Workers (but you have to find them and call them)
If you are homeless, how will you get the medications you need?
You cannot get medications if you are homeless, so you should use your resources, get a job, talk to a social worker and make a plan.
Can 211 help you if you are hungry?
211 can help you find a food bank.
Which population has more homeless people, black or white?
In 2020, there were an estimated 280,612 white homeless people in the United States, the most out of any ethnicity. However, there were around 228,796 African American homeless people in the U.S.
After you leave Ability Beyond, how will you get food?
Get a job and use the money to buy food!
Apply for Food Stamps to ease the transition
If you are homeless, how will you get therapy?
You cannot get therapy if you are homeless, so you should use your resources, get a job, talk to a social worker and make a plan.
Can 211 help you find a job?
211 can help with including financial assistance, job training, transportation assistance and education programs.
How many people who are homeless also have a disability?
40% of the homeless population have a disability. That equals 232,000 people.
Can Ability Beyond help you so that you will not be homeless?
Absolutely! Why do you think you are here right now? We want you to have a job so that you can live where you want to live and have the life you always wanted. That's what all these lessons are for! =)
If you homeless, where can you get new clothes?
You cannot get new clothes if you are homeless because new clothes cost money, however, you should use your resources and talk to a second-hand store (Salvation Army, Goodwill, Savers, etc). They have clothes at discounted prices
Also, getting a job will mean you'll have money..
Can 211 help you if you are depressed or have other mental health issues?
211 can help with Physical and Mental Health Resources – including health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare, maternal health resources, health insurance programs for children, medical information lines, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, and drug and alcohol intervention and rehabilitation.