Myth: There aren’t many homeless people on the streets of Buffalo, so it isn’t a big problem.
Myth: There aren’t many homeless people on the streets of Buffalo, so it isn’t a big problem.
Fact: The homeless are not only those we see on the street. The homeless that are on the streets make up a small percentage of the local homeless population. About 58% of recently homeless individuals have spent time in transitional or emergency shelter, not on the street. About 25% of individuals who are accessing supportive services are doubling up with friends or family. Additionally, monthly shelter counts collected in Erie County report an increased demand for emergency housing for families, indicating a rising incidence of family homelessness. Currently, one-third of those experiencing homelessness locally are families.
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