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.)