1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness in Richmond region is 60 or older

GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Older adults are making up a growing share of people experiencing homelessness in the Richmond region, with rising housing costs and a shortage of affordable housing creating additional challenges for those living on fixed incomes.

A new community event Tuesday aims to bring more attention to the issue through a documentary screening and discussion with local housing and community leaders.

The Partnership for Positive Aging is hosting a screening of No Place to Grow Old on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Mountain Road. The event is sponsored by Genworth and you’re encouraged to register…

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