Speakers praise new senior housing and warn San Diego County's affordability crisis risks more senior homelessness Speakers in the transcript praised a senior housing site in San Diego County for keeping seniors close to family and community. They also warned that the county's steep rents make it one of the hardest places to find affordable housing and said older adults are a growing group among the unhoused.

A new senior housing site in San Diego County is celebrated for keeping older residents connected to their families and community, but concerns about rising rents highlight a looming affordability crisis that could leave many homeless.

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Cascolote opens in Glendale with 148 senior apartments; Maricopa County provided $9.5 million in ARP funds Mercy Housing, Maricopa County and partners opened Cascolote, a 148-unit affordable housing complex in Glendale for seniors, people with disabilities and veterans; Maricopa County used $9.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds and on-site services will be provided by La Frontera and resident services staff.

A new affordable housing complex, Cascolote, has opened its doors in Glendale, offering 148 units for seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities, thanks to a $9.5 million investment from Maricopa County.

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Opportunity Starts at Home hosts briefing on senior homelessness and housing solutions The briefing highlighted rising homelessness among older Americans and funding strategies for housing.

Spokane County is taking a bold step to combat the alarming rise of homelessness among older adults by introducing a new funding initiative aimed at creating much-needed housing solutions.

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There are many 50- and 60-something Oregonians like Pat yearning for a stable home as they face down aging and sickness. Read Pat's story here:
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City Council discusses $1.8M budget for ADA vehicles and home meal delivery Council highlights need for funding to support senior transportation and meal delivery services.

Albuquerque's city council is tackling the urgent needs of its aging population, requesting $1.8 million for essential transportation and meal services to combat senior homelessness.

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Davis officials explore tiny homes on vacant land to address senior homelessness crisis Davis explores affordable housing solutions amid land availability and zoning challenges, addressing senior homelessness.

Davis officials are tackling the urgent senior homelessness crisis by exploring innovative tiny home developments on vacant land.

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Older Adults Updated December 2023. How Many Older Adults Experience Homelessness? Age demographics were included in the annual Point-in-Time Count for the first time in January 2023. On a single night in 2023: 13...

🚨 Senior homelessness is on the rise in the U.S., with older adults facing unique challenges like limited mobility, chronic health conditions, and a lack of safety nets. Here’s what we need to know—and what we can do to address this crisis. #SeniorHomelessness #AffordableHousing 1/10