
ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF STELLA MARIS
DID YOU KNOW?
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1 in 4 women consider domestic violence to be the main factor in their current homelessness
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Being homeless often means decreased personal safety for women
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Homeless women are living with mental illness and substance abuse disorders at a much higher rate than the general population
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Access to comprehensive healthcare can be difficult to navigate for women that are experiencing homelessness
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Gender inequality in jobs makes escaping homeless even more difficult
