Statement: 12% Increase in Homelessness in DC Makes Clear the Need for More Funding for Emergency Housing
The 2023 Point in Time Homelessness Count, released last week, shows an increase in homelessness in DC for the first time in years. Even more concerning, nearly 50% of DC’s unhoused residents were experiencing homelessness for the first time, rather than being chronically homeless. This high number of residents experiencing homelessness likely points to economic […]