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Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reports a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the 2025 Point-in-Time Count showing a decrease in sheltered individuals from 1,578 to 1,189. The count also noted an increase in unsheltered individuals to 617, attributed to new survey methodologies that improved outreach. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasized the importance of consistent engagement and housing navigation in addressing homelessness.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the number of sheltered individuals dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. The new survey methodology helped capture more accurate data, despite a slight increase in unsheltered individuals. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasized the importance of consistent engagement and effective navigation to stable housing.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count shows a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the number of sheltered individuals decreasing from 1,578 to 1,189. Organizers improved data collection methods, which contributed to a more accurate count of 1,806 individuals surveyed. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasized the importance of consistent engagement and navigation to treatment and housing.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with the number of sheltered individuals dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. The new survey methodology, which focused on outreach teams, contributed to a more accurate count, despite an increase in unsheltered individuals from 443 to 617.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the number of sheltered individuals dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. The new methodology focused on outreach teams helped ensure better data accuracy and engagement with unsheltered individuals. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasized the importance of consistent engagement and navigation to treatment and housing.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reports a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the latest Point-in-Time Count revealing a decrease in sheltered individuals from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, 2025, utilized improved methodologies to enhance data accuracy, although unsheltered individuals increased from 443 to 617.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count indicates a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with a decrease from 1,578 sheltered individuals to 1,189. The new survey methodology improved data accuracy, revealing a slight increase in unsheltered individuals, attributed to enhanced outreach efforts.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count shows a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of sheltered homeless individuals decreased from 1,578 to 1,189, while unsheltered individuals rose from 443 to 617 due to improved survey methods.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County reported a second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with the latest Point-in-Time Count showing a drop from 1,578 to 1,189 sheltered individuals. The count, conducted on January 22, 2025, surveyed 1,806 individuals and utilized improved methodology to enhance data accuracy. Mayor Lisa Brown emphasized the importance of consistent engagement in navigating individuals to treatment and housing.

Annual Snapshot Estimate of Spokane County's Homeless Population Shows Overall Decrease for Second Year in a Row

Spokane County's annual Point-in-Time Count shows a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the total number of individuals experiencing homelessness dropping to 1,806. Improved methodology, including targeted outreach, contributed to more accurate data collection, revealing a decrease in sheltered homelessness and a slight rise in unsheltered individuals.