Why are women homeless?
Each woman’s story is unique, of course. Experiencing life crisis without financial or family support can land almost anyone out on the street. Common issues include: domestic violence, a major illness or accident with no medical insurance, extended unemployment, drug or alcohol addiction and mental illness. Women seeking housing face many barriers: high rents, long waiting lists for subsidized housing, credit problems, previous evictions, mountains of paperwork and the challenge of communicating without an address or phone number.
