The 2023 Point-in-Time count conducted by MACH shows Montgomery County has 155 people in emergency shelters, 63 in transitional shelters and 127 unsheltered.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - There are more than 500,000 Americans who are considered homeless, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Advocates say the inability to afford housing is a key factor in homelessness. And it is no different for those who do not have a place to call home in the River Region.“I lost housing a few years back and ended up in a shelter with my kids,” she said.
The 2023 Point-in-Time count conducted by MACH shows Montgomery County has 155 people in emergency shelters, 63 in transitional shelters and 127 unsheltered, meaning they are living in cars or on the streets.WSFA 12 News is launching a new, multipart series that aims to tackle Alabama’s persistent issues with poverty.
The need for help is growing. According to MACH, there were more than 17,000 calls made to 211 in its coverage area in 2021. The 211 phone number connects residents with community services. About 35% of the calls were related to housing assistance.Pickett said there is a shortage of affordable housing across Alabama, making the problem even worse.
“They have intelligence, they have everything that the people around us have. We just can’t see it because all we see is homeless,” said Pickett. As for Alexander, she got that opportunity and hopes her success story inspires both the homeless and those with the ability to help. She said we are all part of the solution.
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