Phoenix Looks for Solutions to Senior Homelessness

Program aims to help the homeless recovering from illness

An organization is currently raising funds to help the elderly who are homeless get back on their feet after experiencing a medical issue.

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Phoenix Looks for Solutions to Senior Homelessness

A growing number of older Americans are facing homelessness. That increase is being driven by two factors: inflation and lack of affordable housing. On a single night in 2024, about 20% of the people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. were ages 55 and older. In Phoenix, Arizona, the CEO of Central Arizona Shelter Services says the number of unhoused seniors has more than tripled since 2020. Now, city and state officials are working on solutio…

Central Florida Homelessness Survey Reveals Alarming Trends Among Children and Senior Citizens

A newly released report from the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida offers a sobering look at homelessness in the region, revealing that over 40% of those without stable housing are either children or senior citizens. The findings come from the first Point-in-Time (PIT) count conducted since Florida enacted a law prohibiting public camping. The