If you are in immediate need of shelter, please call
1-800-A-SHELTER (1-800-274-3583) OR the United Way Referral Line at 2-1-1
to arrange for a temporary emergency shelter stay.
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Do you need help and don't know where to go?
Are you at risk of becoming homeless?
Is your heat or electric about to be shut off?
Click here for a list of resources in Macomb County
If you are at risk, there are many Macomb County agencies that are ready to help. Click here for a step-by-step guide on what to do.
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BOWLING @ FRIENDLY STERLING LANES FRIDAY MAY 11, 2012
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Families comprise more than half the homeless in Michigan...
33% of families are working poor.
77% of families are homeless due to lack of affordable housing.
One out of every 3 homeless persons is a child.
Rural homelessness is not the same as Urban homelessness...
37% of the rural homeless population are between the ages of 18 and 24, compared to 13% of the urban population.
57% of rural homeless are part of a family (versus 45% of urban homeless).
Rural homeless is a new phenomena - more people in rural communities report this is their first experience ever being homeless.
The homeless are educated, skilled and veterans...
22% of chronically homeless individuals have some college or technical training; 37% have at least a GED or High School Diploma.
13% of the homeless population is comprised of veterans, although this number is under reported.
26% of the homeless receive Social Security Income.
Homelessness is an economic issue...
The major factors contributing to homelessness:
Lack of affordable housing
Debt and/or lack of income
Disabilities
Lack of employment or underemployment
*Please Note: Facts and statistics are based on Michigan data from MCAH. The Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness develops and manages the Michigan Statewide Homeless Management Information System (MSHMIS). MSHMIS is an online database that provides an unduplicated look at Michigan's homeless from 455+ organizations across the state. For more information, Contact MCAH at www.mihomeless.org or (517) 485-6536.
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