New Data from Wake County

A steady drumbeat of reporting on the alarming increase in housing and rental prices continues to grow in Wake County. Our organization has experienced the consequences as the community's need for housing and homelessness services grows. But even so, the latest data on homelessness in Wake County throws us back on our heels. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Wake County has nearly doubled since 2020 – in just two years! According to the most recent Point In Time count of homeless persons, Wake County has experienced a 68% one-year increase and a 99.5% increase since 2020 (https://tinyurl.com/25p47ls4). These statistics include families with children who are especially vulnerable to long-term trauma caused by homelessness. Based on data from the Wake County Public School System, we estimate that 7,000 children will experience homelessness this year when considering children too young to attend school.  

At Families Together, we are growing our team (now at an all-time high of 30 staff members), and our mission to help do our part to address this significant community challenge. We thank all who share our belief that every family deserves a home and children should never have to wonder where they’re going to sleep at night. And we welcome all interested in joining our vital cause. For ongoing updates, please consider following us on social media @families2gether.