PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — New data from the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness shows overall homelessness decreased since last year.
According to data released Tuesday during their state of homelessness address, 69 fewer people were included in this year’s point in time count, marking a 2.8 percent decrease since 2024.
A closer look at the numbers shows, of the 2,373 people experiencing homelessness overall this year:
- 1,022 were chronically homeless
- 1,507 were individuals
- 866 were people with minor children
- 248 were fleeing domestic violence
- 125 were veterans
- And 118 were young adults between 18 and 24.
While the overall numbers have decreased, unsheltered homelessness continues to rise…