In recent reports, federal officials have highlighted a concerning rise in homelessness across the United States, with figures showing an 18% increase in 2024. This surge has brought the number of homeless individuals to approximately 770,000 under President Biden’s administration. The trend follows a significant jump of 12% in 2023, raising questions about the underlying factors contributing to this crisis.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is actively addressing these challenges. HUD Agency Head Adrianne Todman emphasized their commitment by stating, “No American should face homelessness, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring every family has access to the affordable, safe, and quality housing they deserve.” Despite these assurances, many are left wondering what specific measures will be taken to reverse this alarming trend.
U.S. homelessness surges 18 percent to record level, annual report says, via @MerylKornfield https://t.co/mhYx2gGaxU
— John Wagner (@WPJohnWagner) December 27, 2024
Several factors are believed to be driving this increase in homelessness. Among them are the ongoing illegal immigrant crisis and the repercussions of recent natural disasters that have displaced countless individuals. These issues not only strain existing resources but also complicate efforts to provide stable housing solutions for those in need.
U.S. homelessness is up 18% as affordable housing remains out of reach for many people 😬😬
Well done Bidenomics. It's working. 👍🏼🤦♀️
pic.twitter.com/9yRO9DTq3G— Zelda (@mona2Blightning) December 28, 2024
We are spending more than ever to “combat homelessness” – yet the issue has only gotten worse. What gives?? There is no real incentive to actually help these people and fix the problem.
We are spending more than ever via NGOs to "combat homelessness"
And yet the problem is getting worse and worse.
This is because the NGOs are compensated by the number of people they manage, which means that they have no incentive to actually fix the problem pic.twitter.com/MrmMJYjk0n
— Arthur MacWaters (@ArthurMacwaters) December 27, 2024
So, billions going into combating homelessness and yet it gets worse. Where exactly is all that money going?? We need Elon Musk to start looking into this ASAP.