Homelessness in the U.S. saw its largest drop in more than a decade last year

Homelessness in the U.S. saw its largest drop in more than a decade last year

Homelessness declined after years of record-high levels but it still remains at nearly 700,000. The Trump administration and homeless advocacy groups cite different reasons for the drop.(Image credit: Damian Dovarganes)

People line up along temporary tents to partake in a free Thanksgiving meal provided by the Union Rescue Mission as the Los Angeles Skid Row district annual feast hosts thousands of homeless and others in need, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 2022.

Homelessness declined after years of record-high levels but it still remains at nearly 700,000. The Trump administration and homeless advocacy groups cite different reasons for the drop.

(Image credit: Damian Dovarganes)

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