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You Are Invited to join the ActiveRain Group, "Housing The Homeless"

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with ESTATE House, Bozeman Real Estate RRE-BRO-LIC-61433

"Housing The Homeless" is dedicated to discussing ways to address homelessness locally, regionally, and nationally. As professionals engaged in the real estate industry, each of us is well-positioned to help our communities address and end homelessness. 

"Two trends are largely responsible for the rise in homelessness over the past 20-25 years: a
growing shortage of affordable rental housing and a simultaneous increase in poverty. Persons
living in poverty are most at risk of becoming homeless, and demographic groups who are more
likely to experience poverty are also more likely to experience homelessness. Recent
demographic statistics are summarized below.

"In 2003, children under the age of 18 accounted for 39% of the homeless population; 42% ofthese children were under the age of five (National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty,2004). This same study found that unaccompanied minors comprised 5% of the urban homelesspopulation. However, in other cities and especially in rural areas, the numbers of childrenexperiencing homelessness are much higher. According to the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, in 2004, 25% of homeless were ages 25 to 34; the same study found percentages of homeless persons aged 55 to 64 at 6%."

National Coalition For The Homeless

If you would like to join, the AR link is: http://activerain.com/groups/homeless

Thank you!

Taunya

Posted by

Taunya Fagan Prudential Montana Real Estate Banner

Comments (1)

American Apartment Owners Association
American Apartment Owners Association - Denver, CO
Hi Taunya, I really respect your efforts toward finding solutions to these problems.  I'd like to join the group to become better informedand explore opportunities to help.  Kim/AAOA
Feb 11, 2008 04:25 AM