In a troubling trend, homelessness across the United States has soared to historic levels in 2024. For the second consecutive year, federal data reveals a record increase in the number of people without homes.
Officials attribute this surge to a combination of financial instability, a rise in asylum seekers, and the devastating impacts of natural disasters.
“We’re seeing unprecedented numbers,” said a spokesperson from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. “The economic challenges, coupled with an influx of asylum seekers and recent natural catastrophes, have created a perfect storm.”
Los Angeles, in particular, has witnessed a significant rise in its homeless population. Local communities and aid organizations are struggling to provide support to those in need.
As the nation grapples with this crisis, many are calling for immediate action to address the underlying causes and to provide relief for the unhoused.
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