In light of Wednesday’s new inflation report, housing partners in Summit County said more support is needed, or else the number of people experiencing homelessness will continue to rise.
“As long as the prices with rent increase. You’re going to continue to see these challenges happen,” said Summit County Continuum of Care Executive Director Christopher Richardson.
Summit County’s 2026 Homelessness Report showed 71% of people who experienced homelessness in Summit County in 2025 were unhoused for the first time…