The memorial is a grim reminder that we are not addressing the homelessness crisis with the urgency it demands. It's inhumane to allow people to live and die on our streets.
This year, 197 homeless individuals died due to various health issues, with 70 attributed to methamphetamine, reflecting the dire consequences of homelessness.
Many of those who died lived with significant health conditions, and a quarter were over 65, highlighting the critical need for targeted support for aging homeless populations.
The record-breaking heat this year resulted in 10 heat-related deaths, underscoring the challenge of providing adequate resources and communication to vulnerable populations.
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