Who is Affected Sample Clauses

Who is Affected. The demographics of individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States have changed dramatically over history. Today, as hundreds of thousands of individuals are unsheltered or without permanent housing in this country, the individuals have a wide diversity of identities and backgrounds; no group or identity has gone untouched by homelessness. Even individuals who had amassed fame and wealth have experienced homelessness. Individuals including “Superman” actress Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, who struggled with mental illness, and boxing champion Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, who battled drug addiction and alcohol dependence, experienced homelessness following their successful careers.16 James17 was an individual I met in Atlanta, GA who was a graduate of a well-known college and was previously a highly successful artist on the East Coast. However, when the economy turned, Xxxxx’ work suffered, and his marriage became strained and ended in a messy divorce. Xxxxx left the East Coast and headed for Atlanta during the 14 National Alliance to End Homelessness. “Chronically Homeless.” Accessed July 3, 2020. xxxxx://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/homelessness-in-america/who-experiences-homelessness/chronically- homeless/. 15 National Alliance to End Homelessness. “Chronically Homeless.” 16 Xxxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxx. “9 Famous People Who Became Homeless.” Business Insider. Accessed July 29, 2020. xxxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/famous-people-who-became-homeless-2012-7 17 Name and identifying information have been changed to protect the privacy of this individual. recession with some cash but soon found himself without work, shelter, or a place to turn to. During each of the several times I spoke with him, he noted that he never thought that this (experiencing homelessness) would happen to him. Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2019 point-in-time report showed that 17 out of every 10,000 individuals in the United States experience homelessness on a single night; that means that over 550,000 individuals can be experiencing the loss of permanent housing at any given time.18,19 These include single individuals, families, veterans, the elderly, and unaccompanied youth. The District of Columbia has the highest rates of homelessness in the United States at 93 people per 10,000, while Georgia has approximately 10,443 individuals experiencing homelessness at about 10 people per 10,000.20 The majority of individuals experiencing homelessness are white, or about 270,...
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