Homeless
in OKC
The number of homeless or unsheltered Oklahomans has been steadily growing over the past 40 years. Serving this community requires understanding who they are, what they need, and the challenges they face.
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The Micah Community does more than provide food and essential items; our volunteers treat each person they encounter with the utmost respect and dignity. Building relationships with people, and their pets, goes a long way.
FAQs: The Unsheltered in Oklahoma City
Veterans
According to the Homeless Alliance, 9 percent of the unsheltered population are veterans.
Families
Families with children are 20 percent of the unsheltered population in Oklahoma City.
Youth
In Oklahoma City, 11 percent of the unsheltered population is 24 years old or younger.
Mental Illness
Twenty-three percent of the unsheltered population suffer with mental illness.
