Last year, the U.S. government allocated only $67 billion for housing assistance, just 1% of its budget, reflecting a long-standing neglect of housing crises.
State and local governments often have to fill the funding gaps left by federal underinvestment in housing, resulting in a bleak outlook for the coming winter.
Election outcomes in California indicate a troubling trend of reduced resources for housing and increased punitive measures for homelessness, worsening the situation.
Despite challenges, initiatives in Los Angeles and San Francisco show there is potential for preventive funding and new affordable housing amidst growing homelessness.
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