AHAR Findings

HUD Releases 2023 AHAR Data

653,104 is the number of people who were experiencing homelessness during the national 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This figure represents a record high since homelessness data collection began in 2007. Homelessness increased overall by 12% from 2022 to 2023. 46% of older adults experiencing homelessness (age 55 and over) live unsheltered. Asian/Asian American homelessness increased…

Clients with Donated Clothing

Donated Clothing

Atheists Helping the Homeless DC receives many donated clothes. The items are gently used and are made from materials that don’t need ironing. Our clients can wash them anywhere, even in a sink and they will dry with minimal wrinkles even as they are worn. Knits are good, but some synthetic fabrics are good too…

Hunger and Homelessness

Hunger and Homelessness

Food Insecurity and Homelessness Facing food insecurity impacts our mental and physical health. One study shows that mothers of school-aged children facing hunger are 56% more likely to face PTSD and 53% more likely to face severe depression. There is a strong relationship between hunger and chronic diseases. Food insecurity also changes the way we…

Guatemala

Guatemala

The man on the left is a volunteer. He helps us distribute hygiene items to people experiencing homelessness. The man on the left is homeless. He has a family and an apartment in Virginia, but he has been looking for work in Washington DC. He had been sleeping in his car for a week or…