5 days ago · homelessness, the state of having no home or permanent place of residence. Few social problems are as visible as the plight of homeless people. Once almost invisible and easily ignored, …

Sep 4, 2025 · Homelessness increased 18 percent, from 653,104 people during the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. to 771,480 people during the 2024 PIT. Demand for homeless services is on the rise.

5 days ago · A federal judge said HUD cannot dramatically change its funding policies on homelessness for now. States, cities and nonprofits say the proposed overhaul would push thousands back onto the …

Mar 24, 2025 · Working in partnership with national experts in homelessness, mental health, and substance use services, HHRC develops and delivers comprehensive resources, webinars, and self …

Feb 28, 2025 · Over 240,000 homeless Americans — 31.6% of the homeless population — identified as Black, African American, or African in 2024. This was the largest population of unhoused people. …

Oct 15, 2024 · Homelessness can be defined in several ways. Commonly, people are considered to be experiencing homelessness if they stay in a shelter, live in transitional housing, or sleep in a place …

May 5, 2025 · On a single night in 2024, there were 771,480 total people experiencing homelessness, 497,256 of whom were sheltered and 274,224 of whom were unsheltered. Homelessness increased …

USICH is the only federal agency with the sole mission of preventing and ending homelessness in America. We coordinate with our 19 federal member agencies, state and local governments, and the …

Nov 24, 2025 · Use these free helplines, directories, and support organizations for assistance with homelessness, domestic violence, or mental health issues. Do you or someone you love need …

In 2025, approximately 330 million people worldwide experience absolute homelessness, lacking any form of shelter. [8][9] Homeless persons who travel have been termed vagrants in the past; of those, …