The Salvation Army’s Nationwide Response to
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Over 90 million Americans become survivors of natural disasters every year.

40% of homeless youth in the United States identify as LGBTQ

More than half a million people experience homelessness in America every day.

Every day, almost 50 million Americans face food insecurity.

Eighty-two cents of every dollar given to The Salvation Army goes to work in the community in which it was donated.

14% of Americans live below the poverty line.

Alcohol abuse kills 75,000 people in the United States every year.

8 out of 10 Americans believe spiritual faith assists in disease recovery.

Among homeless people, nearly one in three suffers from a mental health disorder.

Almost half of all high school students report the presence of gangs or gang members at their school.

On average, victims first enter the American sex trade at 13 years old.

Veterans make up 8% of the homeless population in the U.S.

Each year, depression affects 7 million Americans over the age of 65.

Each year, millions of children don't have any Christmas gifts to unwrap because there's no money in the budget.

Every hour in the U.S., 400 women become victims of domestic abuse.

40% of kids who live in poverty are ill-equipped to enter elementary school.