How many people are homeless in Kings County?

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There are 305 people experiencing homelessness. 233 live in the City of Hanford

Source: Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 2020 Point in Time Report

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Who are the people experiencing homelessness in Kings County?

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• 54% are Men
• 46% are Women
• 24% with Children
• 76% without Children
• 28 people are Veterans
• 95 people have a disability
• 18 are unaccompanied Youth

Source: Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 2020 Point in Time

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Why does a person become homeless?

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People become homeless for a variety of reasons:

• Poverty
• Lack of affordable housing
• Physical/mental illness or disability
• Substance abuse
• Job loss or decline in income
• Domestic violence and abuse
• Unemployment
• Prison release
• Downturn in the economy
• Changes and cuts in public assistance programs
• Family deterioration/abandonment
• Years of institutional living (mental health, drug treatment, prison, foster care, etc.)

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Do the men and women who stay at Kings Gospel Mission have to work?

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Yes, they can stay with us for 5 nights and then they are required to work at one of the following:

1. Women – Thrift Processing
2. Men – Drop-offs/Pick-ups, Housing Repairs, Alley Cleaning, Downtown Pressure Washing Crew, or at one of our Recycling Centers.

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What are some of the day to day needs at the shelter I can donate?

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Cleaning supplies, food, laundry detergent, toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, adult diapers, soap; Celebrate Recovery Bibles

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Where do I drop off donated items?

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Our Thrift Store which is located at 126 W. 7th Street. (Please indicate if the items you are dropping off are for Kings Gospel Mission shelter.)

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