Heart of Hattie Foundation exists to embrace and empower those navigating life's uncertainties and housing insecurity one person at a time. Our organization was established to make a positive impact by providing affordable shared homes, in great neighborhoods for people who seek stability and are open to living in a shared home. If you are ready to live in a spirit of cooperation in an environment that fosters growth, resilience, and community, contact us.
33,129 veterans experienced homelessness in 2023 according to the National Association of American Veterans (NAAV).
11% of all homeless adults in the US are veterans.
Veterans are 50% more likely to become homeless than other Americans.
Kids Who "Age Out" of the Foster System
Approximately 24,000 kids age out of foster care each year
Of those, within 2-4 years, 40% will experience homelessness
40% experienced drug or alcohol abuse
51% were unemployed
Domestic Abuse Victims
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the US. More than 10 million adults in the US experience domestic violence annually.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been injured by an intimate partner.
Women between the ages of 18-24 are those most commonly abused by an intimate partner.
Intimate partner violence accounts for 15% of all violent crime.
Those In Recovery
Almost 50,000 people die every year from opioid overdose.
Over 10 million people misuse opioids in a year.
Opioids are a factor in at least 7 out of 10 overdose deaths.
Every day, 385 Americans die as a result of excessive alcohol use.
Justice Involved
600,000 people are released from incarceration every year.
Formerly incarcerated people are 10 times more likely to be homeless.
Stable housing is the foundation of successful reentry from prisons and jails and to public safety.
Returning citizens for whom safe and affordable housing is inaccessible often experience a downward spiral and increases their risk of recidivism.
Only with safe, affordable housing do returning citizens have the foundation necessary to secure and maintain a job, access health care, and pursue an education.