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The Yergeau family was fine for 17 years. Then a disability led to foreclosure. Now theyre part of the biggest increase in homelessness in years.

After assembling a "pallet shelter" as a proof of concept at the State House, housing advocates say the state desperately needs more shelter beds.

After assembling a "pallet shelter" as a proof of concept at the State House, housing advocates say the state desperately needs more shelter beds.

After assembling a "pallet shelter" as a proof of concept at the State House, housing advocates say the state desperately needs more shelter beds.

After assembling a "pallet shelter" as a proof of concept at the State House, housing advocates say the state desperately needs more shelter beds.

At last count, there are 405 people living without shelter in the state, and that’s not factoring in others who are staying with family and friends.

Infamous Alabama judge backs up Louisiana pastor, migrants sent to New York from South moved to island, and more

At last count, there are 405 people living without shelter in the state, and that’s not factoring in others who are staying with family and friends.

Advocates for people who will face housing insecurity soon as funding runs out for hotel and emergency winter shelter beds demand ARPA money to help.