{"id":2126492,"date":"2023-12-15T18:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T23:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-homelessness-reaches-record-high-after-dramatic-12-spike\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T18:50:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T23:50:05","slug":"us-homelessness-reaches-record-high-after-dramatic-12-spike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-homelessness-reaches-record-high-after-dramatic-12-spike\/","title":{"rendered":"US homelessness hits all-time high with a dramatic 12% increase"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-homelessness-reaches-record-high-after-dramatic-12-spike%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126492&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>US Homelessness Reaches Record High After\u2063 Dramatic 12% Spike<\/h2>\n<p>The United\u2063 States has experienced a staggering 12 percent increase in \u200chomelessness this year, reaching its highest\u200b reported level, according to federal officials. The number of homeless individuals now \u2063stands at approximately 653,000, the \u2064highest since the \u2063country began conducting yearly surveys in 2007. This represents an increase of about 70,650 compared \u200bto the previous year.<\/p>\n<p>The latest data reveals that a significant factor behind this surge is the number of people becoming homeless for the first time.\u2064 This increase has put an end to the downward trend in family homelessness that began in\u2062 2012.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThis\u2063 data underscores the urgent need\u200c for support for proven solutions and strategies that help\u2062 people quickly exit homelessness and that prevent\u2063 homelessness in the first place,\u201d emphasized Housing and Urban Development\u200d Secretary Marcia Fudge in a prepared statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Over the past decade, the US had made steady progress in reducing the homeless population, with a particular \u200cfocus on providing housing \u200dfor\u2063 veterans. The number of homeless \u2062individuals dropped from around\u2064 637,000 in 2010 to approximately 554,000 in 2017. However, the count increased to about 580,000 in 2020 and \u2063remained relatively stable over the next two years.<\/p>\n<p>Jeff Olivet, the executive \u200cdirector of the \u200cU.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, a federal agency, stated, \u201cWhile numerous factors drive homelessness, the most significant causes are the \u200cshortage of affordable homes and the high cost of housing\u200d that \u2062have left many Americans living \u2062paycheck to\u2064 paycheck and one crisis away from \u2063homelessness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Within\u200d the overall rise in homelessness, there was an \u200calmost 11 percent \u200bincrease among individuals, a 7.4 percent increase \u2064among veterans, and\u2063 a 15.5 percent increase among\u200b families with children.\u200d Additionally, more than 25 percent of\u2064 homeless adults were \u200cover the age of 54.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Housing and\u200b Urban Development (HUD) highlighted the extraordinarily challenging rental housing conditions in 2022, with\u200c rents increasing at a rate more than twice that\u200d of previous years. However, HUD noted that this trend has subsided since the January count.<\/p>\n<p>President Joe Biden\u2019s budget for this fiscal year has recommended guaranteed vouchers for low-income veterans and youths aging out of foster care, among\u2064 other \u2062investments aimed at reducing homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>California, New York, Florida, and Washington accounted for over half of the homeless population in \u2062the country. While California is estimated to have about 28\u200b percent of the\u2063 nation\u2019s homeless, its \u2063portion increased at \u200babout half the national rate. New York, on the other hand, experienced a\u200b homelessness increase more \u2064than three times the national\u200b rate.<\/p>\n<p>New Hampshire, New Mexico, Colorado, and\u200d New York saw the largest percentage increases in homelessness.\u200b In total, the number of \u200chomeless people increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia, while\u200b decreasing in just nine\u200d states.<\/p>\n<p>However, HUD \u2062also noted that some\u2063 communities defied the \u200cnational trend. Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the surrounding region, for example, saw a remarkable 49 percent drop in homelessness compared to\u200d the 2022 count. Other communities that experienced a decrease were Dallas, with a 3.8 \u200bpercent decrease, \u2064and Newark \u2064and Essex\u2064 County, New Jersey, with a 16.7 percent drop.<\/p>\n<p>Several cities were also commended for their efforts in addressing homelessness. Houston successfully closed numerous homeless encampments across the city, resulting in a 17 percent reduction\u2064 in unsheltered homelessness. San Jose, California, and Tucson, Arizona, were also recognized for their improvements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western \u200dJournal\u200d has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to publication to ensure that it meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post \u2063 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-homelessness-reaches-record-high-dramatic-12-spike\/\">US Homelessness Reaches Record High \u200bAfter Dramatic 12% Spike<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What strategies can \u2064be implemented to address the root causes of homelessness and ensure long-term \u2062solutions<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cN&#8217;s administration has made addressing homelessness\u200b a priority, allocating significant \u2064funding \u200cto \u2063combat the issue. The American Rescue Plan, passed earlier this year, included \u200c$5 \u200dbillion for\u200b emergency housing \u2063vouchers to assist individuals and families at risk\u200b of homelessness. Additionally, the Build Back Better agenda includes\u2062 provisions to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/richmond-mayor-with-controversial-past-to-run-for-virginia-governor-report\/\" title=\"Richmond Mayor With Controversial Past To Run For Virginia Governor: Report\">increase affordable housing \u200doptions<\/a> and create more supportive services for those experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>Despite \u200dthese \u2064efforts, experts warn that more needs to be\u200d done to \u200daddress the root causes of homelessness, such \u2062as affordable\u2064 housing shortages and income inequality. The \u200clack of affordable homes \u200dand rising rental prices continue to\u2064 be major barriers for individuals\u200d and families seeking stable housing.<\/p>\n<p>Advocacy groups are calling for increased investments in affordable housing programs and expanded social safety \u2063nets\u200d to prevent individuals and\u200d families from experiencing homelessness in the\u200b first place.\u200c These groups also stress the importance of\u2062 providing support services to help individuals \u200cquickly exit homelessness and regain\u200c stability.<\/p>\n<p>The record-high homelessness numbers serve as a\u2063 stark \u2064reminder of the ongoing crisis and the need for innovative solutions. Housing providers,\u200b nonprofits, and government agencies\u200d must work together to address this pressing issue and ensure that every person has access to safe and affordable housing.<\/p>\n<p>As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact communities \u200cacross the United States, it is crucial that efforts to address homelessness are coupled with\u200b strategies to address the economic fallout of the crisis. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mississippi-river-saltwater-intrusion-threatens-drinking-water-new-orleans-declares-emergency\/\" title=\"New Orleans declares emergency due to Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatening drinking water.\">includes providing financial assistance<\/a> and job placement services to individuals who have lost their \u2062homes\u2063 due \u2062to job loss or other pandemic-related factors.<\/p>\n<p>The record-high homelessness numbers\u200d underscore the urgency and importance of finding sustainable solutions.\u200b While\u2063 progress had been made\u200d in recent years, the recent spike in homelessness highlights the fragility of the progress \u200bachieved\u2064 and \u2064the need for continued investment and support.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing \u2063homelessness requires a multifaceted approach that includes affordable housing, supportive services, and policies aimed at combating \u200bincome inequality. By working together, communities\u2062 and governments can \u2062make significant \u2064strides in reducing homelessness and\u200b providing support to\u2063 those in need.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the dramatic 12% spike \u2062in homelessness in the United States is a concerning trend\u200c that demands attention \u2062and action. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-extends-proxy-voting-policy-that-republicans-sued-her-over-last-year\/\" title=\"Pelosi Extends Proxy Voting Policy That Republicans Sued Her Over Last Year\">record-high number<\/a> of homeless individuals highlights the urgent need for affordable housing, support services, and comprehensive\u2062 policies to address income inequality. It is crucial that government agencies, advocacy groups, and communities come together\u200d to find sustainable solutions and provide assistance to those who\u2064 need it most. Only \u200bthrough concerted efforts \u2063can we hope to reduce homelessness and ensure that every person has a place to call home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Federal officials announced on Friday that homelessness in the U.S. surged by 12%, reaching its highest level ever recorded. The number of homeless individuals rose to approximately 653,000, marking the largest count since the annual survey was initiated in 2007. 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