Causes of Homelessness
True or False: Natural Disasters can lead to homelessness.
Name the state that has the largest homeless population.
What is California?
Name one type of resource provided by shelters.
What is temporary housing, clothing, food, etc?
True or False: Most homeless people choose to be homeless.
How many people experience homelessness each night in NYC?
What is roughly 130,000 people?
Most common cause of homelessness.
What is lack of affordable housing?
Approximately how many people experiences homelessness in the US on a single night?
What is 580,000+?
When donating clothes to homeless individuals, what types of items are often the most needed?
What is socks, coats, gloves and underwear?
True or False: Homeless only happens to unemployed people.
What is false?
What NYC borough has the highest concentration of homeless people?
What is Manhattan?
Name one main cause of homelessness.
What is unemployment, sudden situations, natural disasters or mental health issues? (only need 1)
How many youths experiences homelessness per year in the US? (Hint: It's in the millions!)
How many people do food banks feed each year? (Hint: It's in the millions!)
What is 51 million people? (As of 2021)
This phrase describes blaming people for their circumstances without taking into consideration systemic issues.
What is victim blaming?
How many school childern experience homelessness at some point in the school year in NYC?
What is 146,000+? (1 in 8 school childern)
This medical issue is a major contributing factor to homelessness.
What is addiction/substance abuse?
What percentage of homeless individuals are veterans?
What is 13%?
This federal department runs programs for homeless assistance.
What is the Department of Housing and Urban Development? (HUD)
Why might a person experiencing homeless avoid asking for help?
What is fear of judgement, stigma or rejection?
What annual household income do you need to afford a median-sized house in NYC?
Name the 2008 crisis that led to widespread foreclosures and homelessness across the US.
What percentage of homeless youth identify as LGBTQ+ in the US?
40%
This international nonprofit organization focuses on providing permanent housing to homeless families.
What is Habitat for Humanity?
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)
What is the name of NYC's law that guarantees a right to shelter for homeless individuals?
What is the Right to Shelter law?