Wednesday, February 21, 2007

“There’s only one thing worse than being homeless…

“… and that’s being homeless with cold, wet socks.”
– John (homeless man)

>> In an average city, a minimum-wage worker would have to work 89 hours each week to afford a two-bedroom apartment at 30% of his or her income, which is the federal definition of affordable housing.

>> Nearly 40% of the homeless population is comprised of children under the age of 18.

>> Families with children are among the fastest growing segments of the homeless population.

>>Research indicates that 40% of homeless men are veterans.

Learn more about homelessness in the US here: www.nationalhomeless.org
Donate socks here: www.mychalsmessage.org

Thanks once again to my amazing new friends at Lehigh for the information and inspiration.

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