Homelessness levels dip in Tri-Cities overall; but fewer are finding shelter – Tri-Cities Dispatch

Homelessness levels dip in Tri-Cities overall; but fewer are finding shelter – Tri-Cities Dispatch

file photo Patrick Penner There are approximately 144 homeless people in the Tri-Cities, according to the most recent point-in-time homeless count. That figure represents a 10 percent decline from 2023. However, the number of people who need shelter has likely risen, stated Tri-Cities Homelessness & Housing Task Group coordinator Jeremy Johnson. “If anything, the pressures have grown due to rising housing costs, stagnant incomes, and gaps in hea…