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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'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 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's annual Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the total number of individuals experiencing homelessness dropping to 1,806. The count utilized an improved methodology, deploying volunteers with outreach teams to enhance data accuracy and engagement. The City of Spokane plans to expand shelter capacity, focusing on transitioning individuals to permanent 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 a decrease in sheltered individuals from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, 2025, surveyed 1,806 individuals and employed a new methodology focusing on outreach to known encampment areas.

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

Spokane County's latest Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with numbers dropping from 1,578 to 1,189 in emergency shelters. Improved survey methodologies led to more accurate data collection, although the count of unsheltered individuals increased to 617. Mayor Lisa Brown praised the efforts to navigate individuals toward stability and treatment.

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 reported a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the latest Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals experiencing homelessness on January 22, 2025. Improved methodologies in data collection contributed to this decline, highlighting a shift in focus towards engaging known unsheltered individuals.

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 total individuals experiencing shelter homelessness dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. Improved survey methods contributed to a more accurate count, although the number of 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.