2006-2007 Facts
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Ages at Entry
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Number
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%
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0-5 years old
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18
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22.78%
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6-17 years old
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15
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18.99%
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18-21 years old
|
13
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16.46%
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22-54 years old
|
33
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41.77%
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Total
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79
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100%
|
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Racial Makeup
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Individuals
|
%
|
|
African/African-American
|
41
|
51.90%
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Caucasian
|
24
|
30.38%
|
|
Multiracial
|
13
|
16.46%
|
|
American Indian or Alaskan
|
1
|
1.27%
|
|
Total
|
79
|
100%
|
|
Households Assisted by Type
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Individuals
|
%
|
|
Single Female without Children
|
20
|
52.63%
|
|
Single Female with Children
|
11
|
28.95%
|
|
Couple with Children
|
4
|
10.53%
|
|
Couple without Children
|
2
|
5.26%
|
|
Single Male with Children
|
1
|
2.63%
|
|
Total
|
38
|
100%
|
|
Reason for Seeking Shelter *
|
Households
|
% *
|
|
Loss of Job/Decreased Hours
|
12
|
31.58%
|
|
Lack of Affordable Housing
|
11
|
28.95%
|
|
Relationship Problems
|
11
|
28.95%
|
|
Victim of Domestic Abuse
|
8
|
21.05%
|
|
Eviction: Non-Payment
|
6
|
15.79%
|
|
Mental Health Problems
|
6
|
15.79%
|
|
Current Health Problems/Medical Bills
|
4
|
10.53%
|
|
Previous Home standard/unsafe/condemned
|
4
|
10.53%
|
|
Asked or told to leave the home
|
3
|
7.89%
|
|
Previous Home Overcrowded
|
3
|
7.89%
|
|
Eviction: Other than Non-Payment
|
2
|
5.26%
|
|
Substance Abuse Problems
|
2
|
5.26%
|
|
Mortgage Foreclosure
|
1
|
2.63%
|
|
Fleeing unsafe Neighborhood
|
1
|
2.63%
|
|
Stranded in Area
|
1
|
2.63%
|
|
Total Households
|
38
|
|
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* Total Percentage is over 100%. Reason -- Guests are asked to give primary and secondary reason for seeking shelter.
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