Homelessness in Helena Down, Point-in-Time Survey Reports, but ‘Problems Persist’

Homelessness in Helena down, Point-in-Time survey reports, but ‘problems persist’

Official survey results put Helena's homeless population at 143 people, including 34 children and 12 veterans. However, United Way warns the actual number could be closer to 160 people.

Long Beach Reports 6.5% Increase in Homelessness, Cites Wildfires as Factor

Homelessness in Long Beach jumped by 6.5% in 2025 — in part, a result of January’s devastating wildfires that displaced tens of thousands of Los Angeles County residents, according to results of the annual count released Monday. On Monday, city officials hosted a roundtable discussion to release the findings of the 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count, as well as to discuss the multi-departmental response to the crisis. The count found 3,959 people…

Data shows Long Beach is housing more people, but still sees an increase in homeless population

Long Beach has increased the number of chronically homeless people it helped find shelter, but still saw a 6.5% increase in the overall population this year compared to 2024, according to the results of the city’s annual point-in-time tally of those without permanent shelter. The increase was mainly because of the impact of those displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires in January. The city released the data on Monday, June 2, with officials highl…

Homelessness in Long Beach rose 6.5% over the last year, new data shows

It’s a reversal from 2024 when city officials celebrated a small decline in homelessness.