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5 Unique Challenges Homeless Women Face
When women become homeless, there is a striking contrast in their circumstances when compared to men. Midnight Mission recognizes what these challenges are, and we have made a lot of effort to provide for women in these situations. If you are a woman facing homelessness, or you are already homeless, please contact Midnight Mission for
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Preventive Care for People Experiencing Homelessness
In Los Angeles County, unsheltered homelessness rose by 9% between 2020 and 2023. In this county alone, more than 75,500 people experience homelessness every night. Although there are many men’s, women’s, and family shelters in Los Angeles, those who use them don’t always have access to services for creating safe, sustainable lifestyles. At Midnight Mission,
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The Importance of Mental Health Services
Los Angeles is a big city, to say the least. Recently, it has seen a boom in the population of people who are homeless. The rise in the cost of living and an influx of people looking for jobs has created the perfect storm for more people to be without a place to live. If
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How Does Sexualized Violence Contribute to Homelessness
Sexualized violence isn’t just raping. It can even include lewd comments, voyeurism, and other things where physical brutality isn’t present. It’s not a simple thing. Sexualized violence is tolerated, if not accepted: against people experiencing homelessness. More than half of women who experience homelessness suffer violence against themselves or their children. Of those women, 92%