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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 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 reports a second consecutive decline in homelessness, with the total number of individuals experiencing homelessness dropping to 1,806. The improved methodology for data collection, which included targeted outreach to known encampments, contributed to this more accurate count. City officials emphasize ongoing efforts to expand shelter capacity and provide supportive housing options.

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

Spokane County reports a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with the latest Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters decreased significantly, while a new survey methodology aimed to improve data accuracy by focusing on known encampment locations.

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 Point-in-Time Count reveals a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with sheltered individuals decreasing from 1,578 to 1,189. The improved methodology for data collection included targeted outreach, resulting in a slight 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 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.

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 shows a decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the number of sheltered individuals decreasing from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals and employed a new methodology that focused on outreach teams to enhance data accuracy. Mayor Lisa Brown highlighted 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 second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with a drop from 1,578 to 1,189 individuals in emergency shelters. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals, revealing a slight increase in unsheltered individuals to 617, attributed 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 number of sheltered individuals decreasing from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals, and highlights improvements in data collection methodology and shelter coordination.

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 1,806 individuals surveyed on January 22, 2025. Sheltered homelessness decreased from 1,578 to 1,189, attributed to improved coordination towards permanent housing. However, unsheltered individuals increased from 443 to 617 due to enhanced survey methodologies.

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