Homeless women focus of new report

There are around 400 women living without shelter between Marina and Carmel. They tend to be older and live alone. Those are among the findings in a report released Wednesday.

The “Assessment of Homeless Women on the Monterey Peninsula” focuses on the cause of homelessness and the services available to serve their needs.

The report surveyed 38 local service providers and nearly 60 homeless persons. It found that 40 percent of all unsheltered people in Monterey County are women. Over a third of those women were between the ages of 51-60 and 14 percent were 61 or older.

The full report runs 45 pages and includes eight pages of key findings and a number of possible recommendations, including a women’s leadership group comprised of former homeless women and an easy-to-reach assistance center.

To view the full report click here.