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In 1991 when KNMF was established,
More than 236,000 Angelinos
—Had No Place To Call Home
Taking It To The Streets
Today, according to the 2011 HUD Point in Time Report, 45,422 persons are homeless on the streets of Los Angeles on any given night.*
Los Angeles hosts a full 11% of the nation's homeless veteran population on any given night. These individuals represent all races, national origins, colors, religions, disabilities, and ages.
*See the LAHSA 2009 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count report. The 2011 HUD PIT shows that the LA County homeless population is 45,422, a decline of 5% since 2009 LAHSA census.
The Numbers
Los Angeles is the home of 11% of the Nations Homeless Veteran population and 7% of the Nation's Sheltered Veterans on Any Given Night.
Since 1991, the largest number of homeless veterans in the country have resided in Los Angeles. In 1991, homeless veterans represented about 54% of the homeless population. In 2009 they represented 15%* of the homeless population according to the LAHSA report* and in 2011 they represent 11% according to the 2011 HUD PIT report. The 2011 HUD PIT report showed 45,422 homeless persons in Los Angeles and 4,888 veterans unsheltered or 11% on the night of the 2011 point-in-time census. This means that Los Angeles homeless service providers have been able to continue to extract those veterans from the homeless community and provide them with opportunities that have kept them off the streets.
U.S. homeless veterans have served in World War II, Korean War, Cold War, Vietnam War, Grenada, Panama, Lebanon, Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Operation Iraqi Freedom, or the military’s anti-drug cultivation efforts in South America. The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and US Department of Veterans Affairs estimate that 47 percent of homeless veterans served during the Vietnam Era and more than 67 percent served our country for at least three years and 33 percent were stationed in a war zone.
Minorities represent the majority of all homeless persons -47% Black, 29% Hispanic, 21% White, 2% Native American, and 1% Asian-Pacific.* An example of a veteran only count at a KNMF Veterans Day event revealed a Race/National Origin veteran participant count of 57% Black, 24% Hispanic, 9% White, and 4% Asian-Pacific, 1% Native American.
*The LAHSA 2009 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count report. The 2011 HUD PIT shows that the LA County homeless population is 45,422, a decline of 5% since 2009 LAHSA census.
Veterans' Needs
Veterans lack essential basics, including; food, clothing, shoes, hygiene supplies, linens, medical and dental attention, assistance with entitlement benefits while in recovery programs, legal assistance, continuum of care housing with case management programs, training for career ladder jobs, and employment, and for disabled and senior veterans domiciliary care long-term housing.
A Worthy Cause
The Kenny Nickelson Memorial Foundation for Homeless Veterans and Children, Inc. (KNMF) was chartered in 1991 to aid the homeless in Los Angeles, South Bay, and Harbor Cities in an effort to continue Kenny Nickelson's vital work. Prior to his death at the age of 23, Kenny devoted his life to helping those living on the streets.
KNMF Success Record
Since 1991, KNMF has assisted more than 106,633 individuals through services and personal care items.
In 1991, veterans represented 54% of the homeless population. Today, in Los Angeles veterans represent 11% of the homeless population according to the LAHSA report.* This means that KNMF and our partner homeless service providers have been able to continue to extract those veterans from the homeless community and provide them with opportunities that have kept them off the streets.
*The LAHSA 2009 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count report. The 2011 HUD PIT shows that the LA County homeless population is 45,422, a decline of 5% since 2009 LAHSA census.
With the generous support of donors, resources, and volunteers, KNMF has been able to help tens of thousands of needy individuals over the years by responding to their needs.
Personal identifiable information, including name, address, e-mail, and telephone/fax number provided by donors, volunteers, employers, colleges, trade schools, veteran service providers, or others is for the sole use of KNMF and will not be disclosed. KNMF's policy on non-disclosure of personal identifiable information went into effect on December 14, 1991.
For more information, please contact Doris Nickelson: Telephone (310) 545-2937 FAX (310) 939-7738 or Email for KNMF Info
