In 2025, approximately 330 million people worldwide experience absolute homelessness, lacking any form of shelter. [8][9] Homeless persons who travel have been termed vagrants in the past; of those, …

Oct 15, 2024 · Homelessness can be defined in several ways. Commonly, people are considered to be experiencing homelessness if they stay in a shelter, live in transitional housing, or sleep in a place …

Mar 24, 2025 · HHS provides resources for persons experiencing homelessness, as well as policymakers and providers to support people who are homeless or those at risk.

Sep 4, 2025 · The homeless services sector provides shelter, housing and services to people experiencing homelessness with incredible success. Despite having too few resources and being …

Jun 17, 2025 · Learn how to find help immediately if you are facing or experiencing homelessness. The government offers programs that can help you find short-term housing. In most areas of the U.S., …

Feb 6, 2026 · Homelessness, the state of having no home or permanent residence. Few social problems are as visible as the plight of homeless people. Once almost invisible and easily ignored, homeless …

Homelessness in the United States is an urgent public health issue and humanitarian crisis. It impacts cities, suburbs, and rural towns in every state. Housing is a social determinant of health, meaning …

3 days ago · A look at the Trump administration's overhaul of national plan to end homelessness The Trump administration announced an overhaul of how it will reallocate funds for housing and the …

We envision a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable and accessible home. Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness while ensuring the immediate needs of those experiencing …

Helping people facing homelessness find resources in their communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Find Shelter tool provides information about housing, …