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Celeste's Denied Homelessness Aid
- Celeste Walker, working and battling cancer, was denied homelessness assistance as she lived in an extended stay hotel, not a shelter.
- She couldn't separate from her teenage son as family shelters barred boys over 13, leaving her without help.
True Homelessness Numbers Higher
- Official homelessness counts drastically underrepresent true numbers by excluding those living in cars, hotels, or couch surfing.
- Since 1985, rents have surged 325% while incomes stagnate, exacerbating housing crises nationwide.
No Affordable Apartments Nationwide
- No state or metro area has two-bedroom apartments affordable for full-time minimum wage workers.
- Lower rent rural areas often pay even less, maintaining an affordability gap nationwide.