Homelessness continues to rise in Clark County following Vancouver’s emergency declaration
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Clark County’s homeless population has grown despite local efforts to boost shelter space.
Council For the Homeless recently unveiled its latest Point in Time Count that shows the number of unhoused individuals that were residing in the county as of Jan. 30. The organization reported that 1,530 people were experiencing homelessness on that day — a 12% increase from the previous count on Jan. 25, 2024.
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