GreenDuwamish Watershed Workshop Stewarding Public Lands with Encampments
Green-Duwamish. Watershed Workshop Stewarding Public Lands with Encampments Duwamish Alive Coalition
3 Biggest Myths About Homeless in King County Myth 1: The problem is too big; we can’t solve homelessness” Every $100 increase in average rents leads to a 15% increase in the number of people pushed into homelessness Increased permanent, low income housing with supportive services has shown to decrease homelessness 98% of homeless surveyed indicated they would move into safe and affordable housing if offered 80% of homeless surveyed cited more affordable housing and rental assistance as key to ending their homelessness Seattle Times, The biggest myths about homelessness in Seattle January 2016 Mark Putnam, Executive Director, All Home
3 Biggest Myths About Homeless in King County Myth 2: “Our efforts only draw more homeless people to our region” 85 – 90% of people accessing services in King County became homeless in King County are current residents. People experiencing homelessness who do move to new areas do so because they are searching for work, have family nearby or for other reasons not related to services Seattle Times, The biggest myths about homelessness in Seattle January 2016 Mark Putnam, Executive Director, All Home
3 Biggest Myths About Homeless in King County Myth 3: “Homeless people are all criminals, addicts or mentally ill” Our homeless population reflects the diversity of our larger community with families, children, youth, young adults, veterans, etc. Communities of color represent a larger portion of those experiencing homelessness. These are extremely vulnerable members of our community. Seattle Times, The biggest myths about homelessness in Seattle January 2016 Mark Putnam, Executive Director, All Home
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