Homeless Data Integration News Today

For many people, living on the streets of California is a death sentence.

Redding resident James Box finally has a home to call his own this holiday. Getting there was a hard-fought victory, following two family crises.

Jason Means has walked 41 miles from Martinez to Dixon and plans to finish off his walk at the state capitol.

California accounts for about a third of the nation’s homeless people, and among this population, seniors are estimated to be the fastest-growing group.

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: those experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.

From 2017 to 2021, California’s overall senior population grew by 7% but the number of people 55 and over who sought homelessness services rose 84%.

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: those experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: those experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50. Story from @CalMatters.

Some seniors have been homeless for years and are now growing older. But the increasing numbers also reflect another trend: people experiencing homelessness for the first time after age 50.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will delay giving $1 billion in funding to local governments because he says they are not being aggressive enough in curbing homelessness.