Fact: Approximately 3.5 million people in the U.S. will experience homelessness in a given year. Families with children comprise 33% of the homeless population. 39% of the homeless population are children, 42% of which are under five years old. 25% of homeless people are currently employed yet still unable to afford housing. 40% of the homeless are veterans. One in five homeless persons has a serious mental illness.

React: Donate old clothes or shoes. Volunteer at a soup kitchen or organize a food drive.