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Homeless youth (from what I've read, looks like ages on average range from 12-17 yrs) are individuals under the age of eighteen who lack parental, foster, or institutional care. These young people are sometimes referred to as "unaccompanied" youth. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, five to seven percent of American youths become homeless in any given year. (NAEH, 2007) Three most cited reasons for homelessness in youth:
family problems
economic problems
residential instability
20% of homeless youth are LGBT.
LGBT youth are twice as likely to experience sexual abuse before the age of 12.
LGBT youth, once homeless, are at higher risk for victimization.
LGBT homeless youth commit suicide at higher rates (62%) than heterosexual homeless youth (29%).

On any given night, ~200,000 veterans are homeless, with female veterans representing an estimated 3% that number.

Based on a 2006 study (pdf) by the US Conference of Mayors, racial and ethnic minorities, particularly African-Americans, are over-represented.

In the 2008 annual homeless assessment report to Congress, 30.6% of the individuals who stayed in emergency shelters for more than 180 days were 51 and older.
Daybreak's Wish List
NEW seasonal clothing items for men, women and children
Men’s and Women’s deodorant
Jeans for men, women and children
Razors and shaving cream
Back-packs/Board games for the back to school fair
Sunscreen/Bug Spray
Women’s underwear
Hair care products for African-Americans
Body wash and lotion
Baby wipes and diapers
Combs and brushes
NEW or used bicycles for men or women in working condition.
Want to volunteer at Daybreak? Contact Marianne Holzhauer @ 815.723.3405

Lamb's Fold Center for Women and Children serves homeless and abused women and children: