Metro Richmond homelessness total grows by nearly 100, according to annual count

Data from Homeward's recent point in time homelessness count shows nearly 100 more people were experiencing homelessness this summer than last year. The July count found 585 people experiencing homelessness in the area, up from 486 last year. According to the report, 267 of those people were living on the streets and in cars, while 318 were in shelters. Homeward works to end homelessness in the region. The report also found that the median length of time someone has been experiencing homelessness is 2.4 years, with the most common reasons for homelessness being a family breakdown (30%), unemployment (21%), eviction...

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