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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 second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with the 2025 Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters decreased to 1,189, attributed to better coordination in transitioning individuals 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 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 reports a second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with the 2025 Point-in-Time Count showing 1,806 individuals surveyed. Improved outreach methodologies contributed to more accurate data collection, revealing a decrease in sheltered homelessness and a slight increase in unsheltered individuals.

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 2025 Point-in-Time Count revealing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The number of people in emergency shelters decreased significantly, attributed to improved navigation towards permanent housing solutions.

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 decline in homelessness, with a drop from 1,578 to 1,189 individuals in emergency shelters. The 2025 Point-in-Time Count utilized improved methodology, leading to more accurate data collection and a slight increase in 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 indicates a second consecutive year of decline in homelessness, with the number of individuals in emergency shelters dropping from 1,578 to 1,189. The count, conducted on January 22, surveyed 1,806 individuals using enhanced methodologies that focused on outreach teams. 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 reports a second consecutive year of declining homelessness, with a decrease from 1,578 to 1,189 individuals in emergency shelters. Improved data collection methods contributed to this decline, although the number of unsheltered individuals rose 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 decline in homelessness for the second consecutive year, with the recent Point-in-Time Count showing 1,806 individuals surveyed. The decrease in sheltered homelessness is attributed to improved data collection methods and enhanced coordination for housing stability.

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 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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