7 unique challenges homeless women face — and what you can do to help

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Uncertainty, struggle and stigma are just some of the threads that knit together the shared experiences of the homeless community.

But for women who are homeless, there are several unique challenges only they know: What it’s like to have a period without access to supplies. What it’s like to monitor your behavior due to fear of sexual assault. What it’s like to be pregnant and not have the services you desperately need.

Although many of us think homelessness is rare, living without access to stable housing is more common than you think. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, 1 in 194 people in the U.S. will experience homelessness at some point over a year-long period. Read more…

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