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- According to the estimates of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, on any given night in America, anywhere from 700,000 to 2 million people are homeless. - As of last year, over 150,000 people were considered chronically homeless. - And the face of homelessness? Single men compromise 44%, single women about 13%, families with children: 36% and unaccompanied minors consisted of 7%. As compared to Wyoming: - As of 2004, 49,000 people were considered “below the poverty line.” - 50% of Wyoming’s homeless population consists of men. - Native Americans make up about 3% of the general population, but 19% of the homeless population. As compared to COMEA: - 30-40% of clients list their last place of residence as being in Laramie County. - One fourth of the clients served are United States Veterans. - 50% of COMEA’s homeless clients consist of men, 26% women, and 24% children. - In 2006, COMEA served nearly 28,000 meals. - In 2006, COMEA welcomed nearly 1,600 clients. - In 2006, individual clients spent a total of 13,300 nights at COMEA. |
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