In San Joaquin County on any given night there are 2,200 to 2,700 individuals without homes to go to.
40% or 1,200 of those people are in families, the majority of whom are women heads of household with children under the age of 12.
95% of the single homeless population is male with more than 70% between the ages of 18 and 40.
Homeless families and singles have some things in common - low incomes, inadequate access to transportation, marginal job opportunities and a lack of planning and financial management skills.
Available programs at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission include:
Emergency Lodge for single men; New Hope Family Shelter for single women, women with children, men with children, couples and couples with children; New Life Treatment Program for men; Representative Payee Services; Supportive Housing Program and Transitional Housing.
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