💬 When We Talk About Homelessness in Delaware There are countless reasons someone can become homeless — financial hardship, trauma, or unexpected life events. But we can’t ignore the facts revealed by recent studies. According to research from the University of California, San Francisco, which surveyed more than 3,000 individuals experiencing homelessness: • 65% reported lifetime use of illicit drugs. • 37% said they used illegal drugs three or more times per week in the past six months. • 48%