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Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. <br />In considering race/ ethnicity data of individuals who were assisted at the Link shelter, 518 unduplicated <br />individuals were served in 2019. The nature of those served by race/ethnicity is summarized below: <br />American Indian or Alaskan Native <br />Asian <br />Black or African American <br />Multiple races <br />Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific <br />Islander <br />White <br />35 <br />7% <br />7 <br />1% <br />66 <br />13% <br />20 <br />4% <br />9 <br />2% <br />381 <br />74% <br />Total 518 <br />Table — 29 — Santa Ana Homeless Race <br />Data Source: Link Homeless Shelter Data (2019) <br />CountEthnicity of Percent �- <br />Non-Hispanic/Non- 237 46% <br />Latino <br />Total =0916M 518 <br />Table — 30 — Santa Ana Homeless Ethnicity <br />Data Source: Link Homeless Shelter Data (2019) <br />Compared to the population as a whole, the share of African -American homeless households and non- <br />Hispanic/Latino households exceeds the shares for Santa Ana's population as a whole. <br />Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. <br />Of the 3,714 adults who are unsheltered, 52% meetthe definition of chronic homelessness.* Additionally, <br />nearly33%of those unsheltered adultsface substance use issues. 31% experience physical disabilities and <br />26% have mental health issues. Nearly 10% have experienced domestic violence. <br />Consolidated Plan SANTA ANAA 73 <br />OMB Control No:2506-0117 (exp. 06/30/2018) 75A-81 <br />