Oct 15, 2024 · Homelessness can be defined in several ways. Commonly, people are considered to be experiencing homelessness if they stay in a shelter, live in transitional housing, or sleep …

Sep 4, 2025 · The National Alliance to End Homelessness is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization committed to preventing and ending homelessness in the United States.

Homelessness, also known as houselessness or being unhoused or unsheltered, is the condition of lacking stable, safe, and functional housing.

On any given night in Illinois in 2024, an estimated 25,832 people are experiencing homelessness. In addition, tens of thousands of Illinois families live doubled-up with family and …

USICH is the only federal agency with the sole mission of preventing and ending homelessness in America. We coordinate with our 19 federal member agencies, state and local governments, …

Aug 12, 2025 · While many people believe that substance use, mental illness, or other individual factors are the main drivers of homelessness, extensive research shows that rising housing …

6 days ago · Homelessness, the state of having no home or permanent residence. Few social problems are as visible as the plight of homeless people. Once almost invisible and easily …

In this overview, we discuss structural and individual factors that can lead to homelessness, explore evidence on the relationship between homelessness and health, discuss …

How many people are affected by homelessness? How is their number changing over time? Explore global data and research on homelessness.

Mar 24, 2025 · Poverty, unemployment, family disruptions, and disability can threaten independence and self-sufficiency and increase a person’s risk of homelessness. Many HHS …