All Lee County residents have safe housing.
Total People Experiencing Homelessness in Lee County
Current Value
132
Definition
This number is based on self reporting data and may be higher.
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Story Behind the Curve
With the population as a whole rising in Lee County, as is the population of people who are experiencing homelessness. The cause of each individuals situation is as unique as the person themselves. In a broad sense, those experiencing homelessness are generally also experiencing the following: unemployment or stagnant wages, lack of affordable housing/healthcare/mental health care, poverty, racial inequity, family conflict, and systematic failures.
Partners
Data supplied by the NC Coalition to end Homelessness. The "Point in Time Count" is completed by local Lee County organizations and citizens including members of S3 Housing Connect: Sanford NC Homelessness Task Force.