Fond du Lac offers a free screening of a documentary that explores what it is like to be unhoused in America and will address systemic causes and challenge stereotypes.

According to a recent literature review article from Self.Inc., homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 42.5% between 2018 and 2022. In terms of the number of people, this meant there were at least 582,642 people experiencing homelessness nationwide on any single night.

If these numbers are not staggering enough, in 2021, there were 15.6 million empty homes in the U.S. This equates to an average of 27.4 empty homes in the U.S. for each person experiencing homelessness. In Wisconsin, that number was much higher than the national average with a ratio of 75:1 empty properties to one person experiencing homelessness. Read the full report here.

What is going on?! The documentary “The Invisible Class: The Story of Homelessness in America” explores what it truly means to be homeless in America, challenging stereotypes and examining the systemic cause of mass homelessness in the wealthiest nation in the world.

You are invited to attend a screening of “The Invisible Class” on Monday, October 9 at 5:30pm in the Marian University Stayer Center Auditorium. This event is co-sponsored by United Way Fond du Lac, Holy Family Catholic Community, and the Congregation of Sisters of St Agnes (CSA).

Following the film, attendees will engage in conversation about homelessness in Fond du Lac and will have an opportunity to learn how they can support the new warming shelter opening November 15th. No registration required.

Watch the trailer for The Invisible Class: https://youtu.be/ZUz4Cd-nnrw