Seniors are the fastest growing age group among people experiencing homelessness. Over 41,000 seniors age 65 and older experienced homelessness at at the time of the 2024 point in time count. And That number [of homeless seniors] could triple by the year 2030. The budget however, cuts HUD homeless assistance by 13%. And you propose strict time limits even for seniors. These are people with fixed incomes, can't work, face very increasing health care costs and challenges, and need wraparound services to stay housed. (00:31–00:34)
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Asserts that the number of homeless seniors could triple by 2030.
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