UNDERSTANDING THE HOMELESS ISSUE

HOMELESSNESS ISN’T ONLY PRESENT IN CORONA, BUT NATIONWIDE.

To understand the issue of homelessness in Corona today, it is important to reflect on the past. Homeless neighbors have lived in Corona since the City was established in May of 1886. Homelessness is not a new issue and it is certainly not limited to Corona.

Although the United States has an extremely high quality of life as compared to many other countries in the world, homelessness has been a constant social crisis. During challenging times in our nation’s history, the United States has experienced surges in the homeless population due to economic declines.

Estimates of individuals experiencing Homelessness, by State, 2020
Chart Source: The 2020 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress