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                                                                  - HOMELESSNESS -

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                                                                  - HOMELESSNESS -

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What does it mean, what is the problem, and how can we help?

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A homeless person is an individual without permanent housing who may live on the streets; stay in a shelter, mission, single room occupancy facilities, abandoned building or vehicle; or in any other unstable or non-permanent situation.

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Homelessness in Chesterfield County and Virginia . . .

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Homelessness in Chesterfield County and Virginia . . .

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> About 6% of the greater Richmond area's homeless population live or lived in Chesterfeild County.
> According to a study by Homeward, "On any given day in the Richmond region there are at least 1,150 sheltered and unsheltered men, women and children experiencing homelessness."
> In 2015 Virginia's poverty rate dropped slightly to 11.2 percent, the 11th lowest rate in the nation.

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Homelessness in Chesterfield County. . .

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Homelessness in Chesterfield County. . .

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Here is a link to an article from the Chesterfield Observer. http://www.chesterfieldobserver.com/news/2008-08-27/home/003.html
This article unfolds the story of Jennifer, one of Chesterfield County's homeless. Jennifer graduated from Manchester High School and had a good idea of her ideal home life. But after her husband was placed behind bars, she and her four-month-old baby became homeless.
According to Homeward statistics, 32.9 percent of the region's homeless population report having had a mental health problem sometime in their lifetime and 10.7 percent have children living with them. Jennifer falls into both of these categories.
Each homeless person has their own unique story. Some, like Lee-Lee, another homeless Chesterfield County member, are content with their situation: He will tell you "he's happy to be living on "Hobo Lane" as a member of the county's homeless community."

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How Can We Prevent Homlessness in Chesterfield County?

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How Can We Prevent Homlessness in Chesterfield County?

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> Educate. People need to know about the cause! Spreading the word to your friends, family and local authorities is the first step to homelessness prevention.
> Volunteer. You can't just wait around waiting for the job to be done; go out and help prevent it yourself by volunteering at a shelter, organizing a fundraiser, or handing out nessecities to local homeless people.
> Contribute. Homeless people need a job to get back on their feet. You can help by contributing clothes for job interviews or furnishings to make housing permanent.