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Surge in U.S. Homelessness: 2024 Report Highlights Deepening Crisis

The U.S. experiences an 18% rise in homelessness driven by housing shortages, migration, and inflation, with families and children disproportionately affected.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 10:48 PM ET

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According to the latest HUD report, homelessness increased 18% in January 2024, surpassing 770,000 individuals. Family homelessness rose 33%, impacting nearly 150,000 children. Contributing factors include affordable housing shortages, rising rental costs, and migration challenges. While veteran homelessness decreased, a noticeable rise in families experiencing homelessness was observed in areas affected by high migrant influxes. The report suggests that recent legislative actions may stabilize the situation, although long-term solutions remain urgent amid rising poverty and ongoing discussions about funding strategies to address the crisis.

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