Homelessness in Gig Harbor looks different than homelessness in other areas of Pierce County. This is due to a variety of reasons, including demographics, microclimates, infrastructure and available support programs.
People experiencing homelessness in Gig Harbor often are not as visible as someone in a similar situation in Tacoma. A person experiencing homelessness in Tacoma may be out on the street, while someone experiencing homelessness in Gig Harbor is more likely to sleep in a car or couch-surf.
But relatively out of sight should not mean out of mind…