Despite a Recent Push for More Programs, Poverty, Homelessness, and Incarceration Rates Continue to Soar Post-Pandemic
“As society moves further away from the Covid-19 crisis, its grip on American culture, mental health, and financial security remains tighter than ever. The amount of people suffering from homelessness has steadily risen by 22% over the last five years, and during 2019, nearly 108,000 people over the age of 45 were living unsheltered on any given night. For those trapped in poverty, homelessness, and incarceration cycles, there can be an immense difficulty in returning to a state of normalcy.”