The face of homelessness is changing in Kansas.
Here are the facts:
• More and more people struggle to afford housing in our community.
• More and more people live below the poverty line.
• More and more women with children are escaping domestic abuse.
• More and more people with mental illness are living on the streets.
• More and more families who describe themselves as “living on the edge” of poverty and homelessness.
We’re changing the future of homelessness here in our community.
And we need YOUR help!
Homelessness In Kansas
550 people are homeless in Sedgwick County on any given night. But there’s even more! Just look at these sobering stats in our state…
74.8
% Increase
There’s been a 74.8% increase in homeless individuals in Kansas between 2007-2018.
(The 5th highest in the nation!)
773
People
773 people in families with children are experiencing homelessness in our state.
195
Veterans
195 veterans are homeless across Kansas.
16.1
% Of Homeless
16.1% of homeless people in our state have no form of shelter (like a car).
We’re Changing The Future Of Homelessness
82,351
nourishing meals served each year
37,713
nights of safe shelter for men each year
100
men transforming their lives in our recovery program on average
1,553
free food boxes for struggling individuals & families each year
4,576
hours of Christ-centered education & counseling each year
1,200
free medical appointments for homeless men each year
82,351
nourishing meals served each year
37,713
nights of safe shelter for men each year
81
men transforming their lives in our recovery program on average
1,553
free food boxes for struggling individuals & families each year
4,576
hours of Christ-centered education & counseling each year
1,200
free medical appointments for homeless men each year
Here’s How You Can Help Today
Change in Wichita begins with YOU!
A hot meal for a homeless man is just $2.15!
Your $49.45 donation will provide about 23 hot, nourishing meals.