Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

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In California's capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people. Sacramento County had more than 9,200 people experiencing homelessness during this year's annual count, conducted in February. Numbers are also up about 30% in South Dakota and Prince George's County, Maryland, and 15% in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Associated Press News

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In California's capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years.

6 months ago·United States

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abc News

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

Homelessness is expected to be up when the federal government releases results from an annual count in coming months, the first full tally since the coronavirus pandemic began

6 months ago·United States

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The Toronto Star

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

In California’s capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years.

6 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. >> In California’s capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years.

6 months ago·Honolulu, United States

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MY Northwest

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In California’s capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years.Among the 9,300 without a home is Eric Santos, who lost his job at a brewery and was evicted from his apartment in July. Now he carries a list of places where free meals are available and a bucket to mix soap …

6 months ago·Tacoma, United States

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