Snapshot Survey 2011
The 22nd Annual Snapshot Survey, conducted by the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions in October 2011 by almost 19,000 individuals at 114 gospel rescue missions in North America, provides a valuable snapshot of those seeking assistance from rescue missions. At the Water Street Mission, the survey showed an
increase in the number of first-time homeless -- from 33% of respondents last year to 44% of respondents this year. That means 4 out of 9 individuals surveyed at the Mission said they were experiencing homelessness for the first time.