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The Stats Are Concerning

A third of the Central Florida homeless population is under the age of 18 - that's about 800 minors.

Source: Homeless Services Network of Central Florida

Over half of lower-income adults do not have a high school diploma.

Source: Pew Research Center

Orange County ranks 4th highest for unemployment level in the state of Florida.

Source: Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Florida ranks 49th in the country for access to mental health care.

Source: National Institute of Mental Health

The statistics for young men trying to enter the world from foster care, juvenile justice or homelessness, are bleak. With the right opportunities, we know there is potential for them to thrive as contributing members of society.

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