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.

In 2025, approximately 330 million people worldwide experience absolute homelessness, lacking any form of shelter. [8][9] Homeless persons who travel have been termed vagrants in the …

Dec 19, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 31, 2025 · Though this homelessness crisis affects every state, each person and community experiences homelessness differently. As a result, local data about the number of people …

Homelessness in the United States is an urgent public health issue and humanitarian crisis. It impacts cities, suburbs, and rural towns in every state. Housing is a social determinant of …

Aug 8, 2025 · The leading cause of homelessness is a lack of affordable housing. Compounding factors include rising rents and housing costs, inadequate wages and safety nets, inequitable …

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 …

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

Nov 24, 2025 · SAMHSA’s grant programs and services support efforts for ending and preventing homelessness among people with mental and/or substance use disorders. Stable housing is a …