Statistics

Did You Know?

The primary causes of homelessness are:

• Loss of income: any income disruption can create a housing crisis, such as, unemployment, divorce, medical issues, etc.
• Unaffordable housing: increased building costs, taxes and utilities have reduced the availability of affordable housing.
• Domestic violence: victims of domestic violence many times have to leave their home with no possessions.

About the following statistics:

• Over 1 million people are homeless in the United States.
• Over 75,000 people are homeless in Florida.
• Over 10,000 people are homeless in Central Florida.

Over 2300 students in Lake County are reported homeless. (May 2011)

Some people mistakenly think that homelessness is a lifestyle choice. The reality is that homelessness is primarily the result of unforeseen problems. It has been reported that 90% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and are only two paychecks away from being homeless.  80% of New Beginnings residents successfully graduate from the program and leave with a job and affordable housing.  96% of all donations are used for programs per audited financial statements. New Beginnings is serving those who want to recover and transition back into the work force.