InBerkeley

According to a survey by Alameda County’s EveryOne Home program, the number of homeless in Berkeley has fallen dramatically since 2003. The number of chronically homeless people in Berkeley fell 48 per cent, from 529 to 276. People living on the streets, in shelters or in transitional housing programs fell 17 per cent, from 821 to 680.

Berkeley city officials credit a number of programs for the drop. There has been increased access to housing, more support services for the homeless and increased funding for programs that help people access income and benefits.

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