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Yes, There Is a Need in Calaveras County. Habitat for Humanity Update from by Myron Kelso
San Andreas, CA....The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (Feb 2013) identified8.3% of the children living in Calaveras County are living in crowded households. A crowded household is identified as more than one person per room of the house (counting all rooms except the bathroom). Would you be willing to share one bedroom with 3, 4, 5 or more persons? A 2012 Point In Time (PIT) Count showed that Amador and Calaveras Counties had a combined homeless population of 379 with an estimated 24 homeless veterans in that mix. And, according to the Calaveras Works & Human Services Agency, even with a ‘best effort’ the PIT Count does not collect data on many of the homeless in the County and therefore the numbers are likely much higher. In May 2011, the Calaveras Board of Supervisors was briefed on the Point In Time Homeless Survey. Those numbers showed 15 one parent families and 12 two parent families living homeless our area. 37% of the homeless had an income source; it just was not enough to feed and house a family...
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According to a CNNMoney report published October 25, 2013, the number of homeless students in public schools is at an all time high. According to
information from the National Center for Homeless Education (funded by the Dept. of Education) there were 1.2 million homeless students during the 2011-12 school year. States with the biggest population of homeless students are Florida and California.
Regardless of the source, it is certain we have homeless veterans and families living in our midst. They may be staying with friends or relatives, in motels or hotels, or even surviving in a vehicle or with little or no shelter on the cold, dark streets. They do not have a ‘home’ to call their own. No permanent place to be safe and warm. Habitat for Humanity long ago recognized the need for safe, decent, affordable housing for families. Homes so that the children can flourish. Students need a place to study and get the good grades necessary for college or to be successful as adults. It is the goal of Habitat to eliminate sub standard housing throughout the nation. With your help, we can make this goal a success in Calaveras County.
The need is great, but the goal can be met with your donation of time, building materials, or money. During this holiday season, take time to count your
blessings and then consider those less fortunate who are sharing the same community with you. Please make a donation to Habitat Calaveras. Your help is all that is needed to end homelessness in Calaveras and make us all proud to have a community with decent affordable homes for all its veterans and families.
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