The newly-released Santa Clara County Homeless Census and Survey Reports numbers show there are fewer unhoused people on South Bay streets compared to last year. But they also show a troubling and growing statistic.
“That was not necessarily families that were living in tents or vehicles, that’s often families with housing instability who may be living with a family member,” said Mahan.
Homeless advocate Shaunn Cartwright, who was part of the survey, questions whether the numbers are truly dropping. “When we did this count, it was pouring rain,” she said, pointing to the increase in homeless families as a strong reason to push for more permanent housing. “Families don’t live in tiny homes. Families are waiting for permanent supportive housing, and that’s what families need,” said Cartwright.
But for Juan Bonales, who moved from the streets to interim housing connected to the San Jose police station parking lot, it’s working.“Having room to relax and get some sleep, a place to shower, it’s actually helping me a lot to where I can go to work and feel comfortable,” he said.
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