Kindness Can Change A Life: The Real Faces of Homelessness
Santa Barbara, CA—World Homeless Day is observed internationally on October 10th every year.
The aim is to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promote work in local communities to address this crisis.
California is largely considered the epicenter of homelessness in the United States, with over a quarter of the country’s unhoused population residing in the Golden State.
Currently, over 181,000 people in California are experiencing homelessness.
Santa Barbara County’s 2025 Point-in-Time Count shows that 2,436 people are experiencing homelessness across the county.
Author's summary: Homelessness affects thousands in California.