Center for the Homeless

Center for the Homeless • 813 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601 • (574) 282-8700 e-mail: cfh@cfh.net

Our Guests

It's important to realize that there is no "typical" guest at the Center. Each person who comes through our doors is a unique human being with his or her own individual background, talents and potential. The best way to understand more about the issues and trends surrounding homelessness is to spend time getting to know our guests personally.

Some broad statistics on our population for the year 2005:

Length of Stay

Chart: Length of Stay

Ethnicity

Chart: Ethnicity

Age

Chart: Age

Geographical Origin

Chart: Geographical Origin

IMMEDIATE NEEDS

Cold Weather Outer Clothing, Children's and Adults (particularly larger adult sizes)
Disinfecting Wipes
cough drops
Band-Aids
Diapers/Wipes, all sizes
Deodorant

CRITICAL NEEDS

New socks and underwear (men's and women's)
Children's school uniforms
X-Large - XXXL shirts, men and women
Women’s dress shoes (sizes 8 and up)
Towels/wash cloths
Men's Shoes: size 9-14
Laundry detergent
Bleach
Feminine hygiene products
Common toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, etc)
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Ear Plugs
Towels and wash cloths
Umbrellas
2 to 3-inch 3-ring binders
Copier Paper
Good Quality Books
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, aspirin

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