Global Homelessness Insights

A broken system is leaving seniors like Robert Morris, 73, homeless after decades of work. One in five homeless Americans are now 55 or older.

• Fixed...

Local officials in St. Louis have labeled rising homelessness a crisis, citing a 25% increase from 2020 to 2025. The latest Point-in-Time count...

Kern County has extended its safe camping site for homeless individuals, reflecting a pragmatic local government response to provide immediate shelter options.

State Legislative and Budget Updates

• Georgia Session Wrap-Up: The Georgia General Assembly considered housing and homelessness bills in the 2026...

Georgia lawmakers delivered mixed results on homelessness and housing this session. The state approved $45 million for the Housing Trust Fund and...

After community rejection of a designated campsite, Astoria councilors now advance a shelter-first approach emphasizing stability pathways, fairness,...

Recent analyses underscore how structural barriers fuel homelessness while evidence-backed interventions deliver results.

• Illinois report flags lack...

Governor Newsom’s $500 million HHAP proposal ties state grants to stricter local housing policy compliance and performance metrics to drive...

Senator Chris Coons accused HUD Secretary Scott Turner of releasing critical homelessness grants only after a federal lawsuit, exposing how political tensions are stalling essential housing policy implementation.

Some communities are countering the Grants Pass ruling's ripple effects with targeted policy moves.

• LA County reaffirmed its ban on using jails to...

Pasadena's Public Health Department is slashing services after losing $2.9 million in mostly federal grants.

• Major reductions: 21.54 full-time...

Oahu's 2026 Point-in-Time Count, a federally mandated snapshot, identified more than 4,500 people experiencing homelessness overall while recording a...

Vermont's Senate unanimously advanced H.938 to reorganize supports for roughly 4,000 unhoused residents, creating a "continuum" of prevention aid,...

US City Policy and Funding Actions

• 🔥 Phoenix Budget Approval: The Phoenix City Council approved a budget including a one-time $6.6 million...

A new EU commitment targets housing dignity as families with children face disproportionate impacts from Europe's housing crisis. EU data shows households with dependent children are far more likely to be affected.

Houston is weeks away from opening a 222-bed homeless services hub designed for the most vulnerable people living on the streets near Emancipation Ave. The key question remains whether those in need will accept the help offered.

• Canada announces 33 homes in Sault Ste. Marie via federal support
• $13 million allocated for 33-unit transitional housing complex
• CMHC informs policy with research and enables cooperation across government, private, and non-profit sectors

This volume shows how critical realism supports genuine discoveries in housing studies that directly inform social policy by embracing real-world complexity. Researchers gain a stronger theoretical base for addressing persistent housing challenges.

Colorado's HB22-1377 creates a grant program to connect those experiencing homelessness with services, recovery care, and housing supports, marking a focused state legislative push for integrated recovery and housing solutions.

Phoenix City Council voted 9-0 to approve a budget with a one-time $6.6 million allocation to the Housing Trust Fund, directing new resources toward housing affordability and homeless services for the year ahead.