Cashin Mortgage Giving Back to The Community

Single Men

Single Adult Male The largest group of people experiencing homelessness are single men. According to the State of Homelessness in Canada: 2013, adult men between 25 and 55 years of age represent almost half (47.5%) of those experiencing homelessness in Canada. A study that explored only homeless shelters found that in 2009, 73.2% of shelter users 16 and older were male. The gap between males and females widens with age so that while males make up 60% of the youth population in homeless shelters, they make up nearly 80% of adults over 55.

As with every population, there are many reasons that lead single men to experiencing homelessness. These can include systemic issues such as an inadequate supply of social housing; low vacancy rates and high rents; a lack of funding for supports for people with mental health issues; the inadequacy of the addiction treatment system; and, the inadequacy of social and economic supports to prevent family breakdown. It has been found that as a population men have “greater incidences of mental illness, addictions and disability, including invisible disabilities such as brain injury and FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder).” More Info2013 report

The report’s initial numbers tell a grim story. Among the report’s findings:

• At least 200,000 Canadians experience homelessness in any given year.
• At least 150,000 Canadians a year use a homeless shelter at some point.
• At least 30,000 Canadians are homeless on any given night.
• At least 50,000 Canadians are part of the “hidden homeless” on any given night — staying with friends or relatives on a temporary basis as they have nowhere else to go.

There is a big need to help with homelessness in our communities and if you would like to help here are some of the organizations Cashin Mortgages donated to.

Mark & Shane bought donations to:
Men’s Street Ministry @menstreetministry