A recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows that over 770,000 people were homeless in the U.S. on one night in January 2024. One concerning trend is a nearly 40% increase in family homelessness.
In Nevada, more than 10,000 people are homeless, up from 8,600 last year. Marie Baxter, CEO of Catholic Charities, describes the situation as very terrifying. On any given day, her organization helps around 100 people, including seniors and families, who are often asking for rental assistance because they face eviction, rising rent, or sudden changes in their circumstances.
Baxter also mentions that more grandparents are becoming caregivers for their grandchildren, which adds to their financial struggles.
These grandparents, who are already living on fixed incomes, are struggling with higher food costs as they support their grandkids or other relatives.
The HUD report attributes the rise in homelessness to factors like rising rents, the end of pandemic relief programs, and natural disasters, including the Maui fires. On a positive note, homelessness among veterans has dropped nearly 8%, reaching an all-time low.
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