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CHARLOTTE, NC — The latest count shows fewer homeless people are living in Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Β Researchers found 2,014 people living on Charlotte’s streets or staying in shelters during a count on January 29. Β That’s down 17 percent from the same time last year. Β The annual study is done by UNC Charlotte’s Uban Institute with the help of police and other organizations.
“Those efforts are paying off,” said Pamela Jefsen of Supportive Housing Communities. Β “And we are better understanding where we can effectively put our resources to have the most good.”
There are more people who have been homeless for over a year, and the number of homelss veterans increased by more than 30 percent this year to 157.
