Tag: chronic homelessness

  • The Surprising State of Homelessness in America (hint: it’s decreasing)

    The Surprising State of Homelessness in America (hint: it’s decreasing)

    Stephen Lurie of The Atlantic covers the decline of homelessness in America and notes the surprising lack of coverage in the news media of the remarkable 17% decline in homelessness from 2005 to 2012 (7 years).  It’s interesting to note some of the major points here are: Federal action has been a major funding source for programs…