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THINGS TO KNOW
18% of the nation's population is experiencing homelessness. 582,462 individuals are experiencing homelessness in America, an increase of about 2,000 people since the last complete census conducted in 2020. Among major cities, Los Angeles (54,469 individuals) and New York City (32,308) have the largest unhoused populations, collectively accounting for nearly one-fifth of the country's total afflicted.
Did you know that housing is a human right?
The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights is a non-binding declaration, so the right to adequate housing was codified into a binding treaty law by the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) in 1964.
Can The Right To Housing Solve California Homelessness?
What would the right to housing do? The proposed amendment recognizes the fundamental right to "adequate housing" for everyone in California. Local and state lawmakers must work toward fulfilling that right "by all appropriate means".
Ending Homelessness Requires Big Bold Steps!
At House Of Iris, we pride ourselves in being one of the most successful housing-based solutions to reduce homelessness. At the end of the day, the answer is simple! The solution to homelessness is to continue providing safe, stable, and affordable homes which is our mission here at HOI. The misconception is many people experiencing homelessness don't want housing and prefer to live outside. The reality is the vast majority of people experiencing homelessness would accept housing if offered.