Homelessness and Housing Instability

Some Statistics

Who is Affected by Homelessness?

Homelessness can impact anyone and is a complex and complicated issue. The list below mentions just a few of the groups of people who are often most impacted by homelessness.

• Youth, including LGBTQ youth, sometimes called runaway and throwaway youths
• Families, including single parents with children
• People with disabilities 
• People with mental illnesses
• Veterans 
• The elderly

Organizations That Help

Below are some links to organizations who help the homeless. These websites include statistics, reports, articles, fact-sheets and additional resources.

Helpful Homelessness-Relief Related Organizations

Listed below are just some of the well known organizations working towards ending homelessness. 

Local Resources

See the linked websites below for just a few of the local, King County-focused resources

Additionally, there is a Homelessness and Hunger Research Guide with information regarding finding housing and food in the King and Pierce County area. Use the link below to access this guide.