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Homelessness rates have been increasing nationwide and here in western Massachusetts. Ahead of the winter season, local agencies are trying to match people at homeless encampment sites with needed resources.
In many communities, motels became homeless shelters during the pandemic. Now, cities are trying to continue that success.
In many communities, motels became homeless shelters during the pandemic. Now, cities are trying to continue that success.
A long effort soldiers on to get thousands of homeless people in Western Massachusetts into lasting shelter. Even amid gains, the challenge has intensified, particularly as we come out of the pandemic.
More than 3,300 people in the region did not have housing as of January 2023.