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THE ISSUE OF HOMELESSNESS IS IN THE NEWS MORE THAN EVER, BUT THE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING IT ARE NOT. 

Discover real stories, share the truths, shift the narrative.


CHANGING HOW WE THINK AND SPEAK ABOUT HOMELESSNESS IS A SMALL STEP TOWARD BIG
CHANGE.



FAMILY


1 IN 6 HOMELESS AMERICANS IS A CHILD.

In New York City, there are more than 20,000 children experiencing homelessness.
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MEET SOULIEO

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HOUSING


WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RENT-BURDENED?

More than half of all New Yorkers are rent-burdened.
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FAMILY


30% OF AMERICANS IN HOMELESS SHELTERS ARE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.

More than 61% of New York homeless shelter residents are families with children.
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MEET TRIXIE

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IDENTITY


38% OF HOMELESS AMERICANS ARE WOMEN.

Studies show that domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for
both women and children.
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MEET RYON

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>  “I remember having two jobs and still didn’t have enough money to support
> housing.”

Soulieo Kirby


STREET VS. SHELTER


WHY WOULD SOMEONE SLEEP ON THE STREET RATHER THAN A HOMELESS SHELTER?

No one chooses to sleep on the street, but for some people experiencing
homelessness, it may be the only option.
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MEET LUIS

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IDENTITY


THOUSANDS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE HOMELESS.

14% of CUNY students had experienced homelessness at some point in the past
year.
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MEET TYRIAN

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HOUSING


ONE OF THE MAIN CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS IS LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

A recent study found that a median rent hike of just $100 correlates with a 9%
increase in homelessness.
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> “I went 35 days without hearing my name and without saying a word.”

Luis Negron


IDENTITY


MANY HOMELESS AMERICANS GO MONTHS WITHOUT HEARING THEIR OWN NAME OUT LOUD.

A friendly “hello” or “good morning” can help them feel seen.
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HOUSING


4 IN 10 HOMELESS AMERICANS ARE SLEEPING ON THE STREET.

In New York, recent point-in-time surveys identify around 3,500 individuals
sleep “rough” each night.
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MEET AINT AFRAID

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CONVERSATION


HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS.

If you want to get involved directly, a great way to help your homeless
neighbors is by assembling and handing out hygiene kits.

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MEET LEGACY

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CONVERSATION


HOW TO TALK ABOUT HOMELESSNESS.

It may feel hard to talk about homelessness, but greater understanding leads to
more compassion.

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> “I was working two jobs, living in a homeless shelter in NYC and was told I
> make too much money to even get food stamps.”

Detra Thomas




MEET ROBERT

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JOBS


MOST HOMELESS AMERICANS HAVE A JOB—OFTEN MORE THAN ONE.

This is known as being “under-employed,” or having one or more jobs that still
do not add up to a living wage.
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MEET DETRA

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FAMILY


1.1 MILLION AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE HOMELESS.

Students who struggle to find a place to sleep each night often struggle
academically.
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JOBS


AN EMPLOYEE MAKING MINIMUM WAGE CANNOT AFFORD A ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT IN ANY
CITY IN AMERICA.

A New Yorker earning minimum wage would need to work 111 hours per week to
afford a basic one-bedroom apartment.
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MEET COLLEEN

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STREET VS. SHELTER


HOMELESSNESS ISN’T ALWAYS WHY YOU THINK.

In New York, more than 70,000 people sleep in shelters each night.
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MEET BRIAN

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> “My friend would take showers in the bathrooms of Port Authority—then throw on
> a suit and go to work. No one would have guessed he was homeless.”

Luis Negron


CONVERSATION


HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT HOMELESSNESS

Kids see what we see, and homelessness is a complex issue that is often
challenging to explain to children.

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IDENTITY


40% OF HOMELESS YOUTH IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ+.

Young queer people are 120% more likely to experience homelessness vs. their
peers.
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MEET KEMI

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CONVERSATION


HOW TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS

Being able to address someone by name is humanizing, but it takes time to earn
trust before learning someone’s name.

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MEET KARIM

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CONVERSATION


HOW TO BRING COMPASSION TO THE CONVERSATION

Words carry more power than we realize, especially when describing a diverse and
complex group like the unhoused population.

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HOUSING


THE BOMBAS
IMPACT REPORT

If you’d like to learn more about how Bombas customers support people
experiencing homelessness, check out our 2022 Impact Report.
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CONVERSATION


100 MILLION ITEMS DONATED

Millions of people like you making the choice to help others.

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MEET JOE

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CONVERSATION


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