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Here’s how many people are homeless in Multnomah County and what officials propose to do about it
The number of homeless people in Multnomah County has grown steadily in recent years. Exact figures have long been hard to ...
Number of older homeless adults increased nearly 20% this year in Hampden County
It's a nationwide problem. One study in 2019 predicted the number of homeless people over the age of 65 would almost triple ...
El Cajon mayor disputes nearly 22% homelessness spike as ‘inflated’ and ‘inaccurate’
El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells said Friday that the Regional Task Force on Homelessness' annual Point-In-Time Count of people ...
Dehumanization of homeless population causes violence against it, homeless advocate says
Whitehead said the homeless population is more susceptible to violence because communities push to dissolve encampments, ...
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Tarrant homelessness population increases as leaders brace for government funding cuts
Partnership Home executive director Lauren King is usually excited to talk about the local state of homelessness — especially ...
DOJ Abandons Effort to Address Phoenix’s Treatment of Homeless People
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Multnomah County says it's 'underwater' when it comes to solving the homeless crisis
County leaders said they're meeting their goals to get people into shelter and housing, but more people are becoming homeless every month than they're able to help.
Homeless services providers urge Multnomah County not to cut Old Town program
The county chair's proposed budget would cut a small team of peer support specialists in Old Town, people who've experienced homelessness and addiction firsthand.
Homeless population in Bismarck continues to increase
Some states, like California, have been coming up with solutions as to how to take care of their large homeless populations.