Since its founding in 1983 by 11-year-old Trevor Ferrell, Trevor’s Campaign has housed 1,700 and served 1.7 million meals to homeless individuals aided by hundreds of volunteers, and has raised national consciousness for their plight. They help the homeless secure permanent housing, find gainful employment, obtain GED or high-school diplomas and assist the children. In American cities, families comprise 40% of the homeless population. Nationally, the numbers are higher: The Urban Institute found that approximately 39% of the homeless populations are children. The average age of a homeless person in America today is NINE years old. Trevor’s Campaign 3415 West Chester Pike, Suite 203 Newtown Square, PA 19073 Telephone: (215) 236-4660 Fax: (215) 236-1885 http://www.trevorscampaign.org National Coalition for the Homeless 1012 Fourteenth Street, NW, #600 Washington, DC 20005-3471 Telephone: (202) 737-6444 Fax: (202) 737-6445 |
