Rising Homelessness Rates

Recent reports indicate an alarming increase in homelessness across the U.S., with 770,000 people counted as living in shelters or on the streets, representing an 18% rise from the previous year. This peak marks the highest number recorded since tracking began in 2007, highlighting a significant national crisis. Experts point out that these figures may still be an undercount, as they do not account for individuals staying temporarily with family or friends. While the numbers appear troubling, there is some optimism that they may have begun to decline since the census was conducted, particularly in major cities.