What is the PIT Count?
What is the PIT Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count across the United States that collects information about the number [...]
“I Didn’t Even Know What Trafficking Was”
Katie was just 16-years-old when she was trafficked in her home state of Arizona. After continuously getting into fights with her parents, Katie reached out to one [...]
Giving Rose a Roof Over Her Head
Homeless families need your help today! Picture this: you've gathered all your belongings and put them in one room with you. Now, imagine you had to fit [...]
“Aspire Higher: Brandon’s Story”
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. “I’ve only had two or three stable living situations in my entire life,” Brandon shares. Growing up in the [...]
“Domestic Violence Has Nothing To Do With Homelessness”
Beatings, verbal abuse, stalking, rape: in the United States, domestic violence is one of the primary causes of homelessness for women and children. Exact numbers vary. While [...]
“A Road Full of Hope”
Consuelo's Story It's a common myth that people are homeless because they don't want to work. That was never the case for Consuelo. After receiving a [...]
“Homeless People Are Just Lazy”
One mom tells a story about hearing a young child say, “Homeless people are just lazy.” What horrified her even more was that the child in question [...]
Congolese Refugee Now Calls Arizona Home
Meet Maria Maria was one of nine children growing up. Her childhood was far from familiar, though. She was born in the Congo, and grew up at [...]
“Makeup is My Escape”: Gia’s Story
Picture this: You’ve just turned 15-years-old and started your first year of high school. You recently moved to a new city, leaving behind [...]
Family homelessness and its impact on children
Poverty is painful; homeless families with children can suffer even more than most. Click here to see a short video from the National Alliance to End [...]