What is the problem?

1. There are around 600 homeless people in Worcester in 2022

2. The homeless population in Worcester jumped nearly 43% in one year

3. Around 120 of these 600 people sleep outdoors

4. There are around 11 homeless shelters in Worcester

There are many misconceptions about homeless people. Many believe homeless people do not want to seek out to find a job. But what most people don't know is that many homeless people in Worcester are veterans, drug addicts, or people who suffer from mental health issues who can't reach out to family members for the help they need and deserve.