Unhoused at risk as temperatures drop
As one of the biggest snowstorms in years winds down, the county continues to manage its aftermath. Efforts to restore normal conditions are well underway. Meanwhile, vulnerable unhoused people still… Read More
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Number of Unsheltered Residents Rises as Funding Faces Decrease
Officials are strategizing how best to stretch county dollars allocated to prevent homelessness as the threat of reduction in federal funds looms and the need increases. Staff from the county’s… Read More
County Offers Resources Following Winter Storm
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson shared essential resources to help residents stay safe and informed after the recent winter storm. Reporting Issues Downed Power Lines: Stay clear and report immediately… Read More
Point in Time Survey Shows Number of Homeless People Continues to Grow
According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Point in Time Survey that was conducted Jan. 24, 250 more Montgomery County residents are experiencing homelessness than were in the… Read More
‘It’s A Difficult Time For People’: Extreme Cold Exacerbates Life for the Homeless
The Nebel Street Shelter that opened about 10 months ago currently is at “over capacity” but we are making do,” explained Susie Sinclair-Smith, CEO of the Montgomery County Coalition for… Read More