Indiana's Homeless

• In Indiana, 21,200 people are homeless on any given night. (www.in.gov;
  updated September, 2011)

• One of the fastest growing segments of homeless populations is families with children.

• Approximately 20-25% of the adult homeless population suffers from mental illness.

• Only 30% of poor people eligible for housing assistance actually receive it.

In Indiana the equivilants of a full time wage of $11.25 is required to afford a one bedroom apartment, $13.70 for a two-bedroom apartment, and $17.56 for a three-bedroom apartment. (Out of Reach 2011 - Indiana; updated September, 2011)