The average age is 40 - women tend to be younger. 33% to 50% are female.  Men make up about 75% of the single population. About 42% to 77% do not receive public benefits to which they are entitled. 20% to 43% are in families, typically headed by a single mother. An estimated 20% are physically disabled. 41% of adults were employed within last year. 16% to 20% of adults are employed. About 25% are mentally ill. As children, 27% lived in foster care or group homes; 25% were physically or sexually abused 33%-66% of single individuals have substance abuse issues. 48% graduated from high school; 32% had a bachelor degree or higher (as compared to 45% and 25% for the population overall respectively).The Downtown ministry is a ministry that goes to downtown Los Angeles, where thousands of persons are in shelters if the space is available or either their living on the street literally sleeping there. Once to twice a month we go downtown where  we feed 100 to 150 person each trip. We also offer the gospel, plan of salvation, and prayer. This is one of the ways we attempt to show people the love of Christ. We welcome you to join us with your presence or a donation to our outreach ministry. Remember Jesus said in Matthew 25:37-40  Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?⁴⁰ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’ The Holy Bible : English Standard Version.