The recent rise in homelessness likely was driven – at least initially – by the layoffs and economic hardships that accompanied the pandemic. Another important factor appears to have been the recent sharp rise in housing costs.
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The recent rise in homelessness likely was driven – at least initially – by the layoffs and economic hardships that accompanied the pandemic. Another important factor appears to have been the recent sharp rise in housing costs.