In 2025, approximately 330 million people worldwide experience absolute homelessness, lacking any form of shelter. [8][9] Homeless persons who travel have been termed vagrants in the past; of those, …

Oct 15, 2024 · Experiences of homelessness take many different forms. Around 40% of people experiencing homelessness stay in unsheltered locations such as in a car or outside; the rest …

Mar 24, 2025 · Learn how to identify families experiencing homelessness, conduct community outreach, and much more. This document summarizes ideas for data analysis that would help answer …

Jan 8, 2026 · homelessness, the state of having no home or permanent place of residence. Few social problems are as visible as the plight of homeless people. Once almost invisible and easily ignored, …

Our Homelessness Research Institute translates complex data into clear steps that policymakers and service providers can use. We advocate for local, state, and federal policies that tackle …

Homelessness in the United States is an urgent public health issue and humanitarian crisis. It impacts cities, suburbs, and rural towns in every state. Housing is a social determinant of health, meaning …

We envision a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable and accessible home. Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing …

1 day ago · For homeless people, the coming storm is much more than an inconvenience. It’s “life and death,” outreach workers say.

1 day ago · Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised to end homeless encampment sweeps — but local officials are pushing his administration for what comes next and turning to social media to complain …

Help a neighbor in need by locally donating food, clothing, furniture, and more. Offering emergency or transitional shelters to provide a warm, secure place for men, women, and children experiencing …