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Homelessness decreased 3.3% between 2024 and 2025—before Trump made homelessness worse

Sam2026-05-29T17:42:27-04:00

Homelessness decreased 3.3% between 2024 and 2025—before Trump made homelessness worse (WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 29th, 2026) Today’s release of the Point in Time (PIT) Homeless Census shows that, between 2024 and 2025, homelessness fell by 3.3% nationwide. This is good news: it means that over tens of thousands of people moved from homelessness into housing. This PIT count, conducted just weeks into Trump’s second term, reflects the progress made through the Biden administration's commitment to proven solutions to homelessness, like housing and support. These results show clearly that solving homelessness is possible. But, over the past [...]

National Organizations Working to Solve Homelessness Urge Senators to Vote “No” for Trump’s Pick for HUD Secretary

2025-03-05T16:34:14-05:00

National Organizations Working to Solve Homelessness Urge Senators to Vote “No” for Trump’s Pick for HUD Secretary (WASHINGTON, D.C - January 15th) Everybody needs a safe place to live. However, rising rents and government inaction keep pushing more people into homelessness. Nearly half of renters pay more than they can afford in rent, and one in four worries about imminently becoming homeless. Amid a worsening housing crisis, we need real leadership to ensure that HUD fulfills its mandate to help people afford housing. As we enter an administration that openly talks about rounding up homeless people [...]

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