Homelessness in the U.S. spiked 12% in 2023, primarily due to migrant influxes and overwhelming shelter systems. Dennis Culhane wrote in The Signal chronic issues and inadequate housing programs, especially as unsheltered homelessness on the West Coast, pose severe health risks and highlight the need for more federal support.
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“Shelter Storm.” The Signal, D Culhane, G Jönsson, July 30, 2024.