Question 1

How many people are homeless in Kings County?

Accepted Answer

There are 305 people experiencing homelessness.  233 live in the City of Hanford Source: Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance 2020 Point in Time Report

Question 2

Who are the people experiencing homelessness in Kings County?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Why does a person become homeless?

Accepted Answer

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.)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can stay with us for 5 nights and then they are required to work at one of the following:  Women – Thrift Processing  Men – Drop-offs/Pick-ups, Housing Repairs, Alley Cleaning, Downtown Pressure Washing Crew, or at one of our Recycling Centers.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Where do I drop off donated items?

Accepted Answer

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.)