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What can I do to help? Volunteer Donate money to local homeless shelters Donate clothes to Goodwill and The Salvation Army

What are the greatest causes of homelessness? Lack of healthcare Domestic violence Mental illness Substance abuse

At any time, there are between 700,000 to 2 million homeless people in the United States. Single men comprise 44 percent of the homeless, single women 13 percent, families with children 36 percent, and unaccompanied minors seven percent.

What is the definition of homelessness? Different definitions of homelessness are used in different contexts. Generally, homelessness is defined as a person who "lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence."