homelessness

The number of people living homeless in Washoe County has declined by 10% since last year according to data released this week from the annual Point In Time count.

Local government officials today said last year’s homeless camp sweeps have led to a decline in complaints about the camps, particularly on the Truckee River. 

Nevada’s tepid response to its housing crisis was fully apparent last year when the Nevada Housing Coalition, a group consisting of social service providers and developers, was presented with the state of affordable housing.

An interfaith coalition held a vigil Wednesday night at City Plaza to remember those who died while living homeless in Reno last year.

Reno City Council approved a 16-month contract between the city’s  Clean and Safe Team and Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality.

The Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act is reportedly being drafted by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen, and Sparks Mayor Ed Lawson says he’s pushing for the bill to get entered into Congress as early as this year. 

The meeting of the Community Homeless Advisory Board Monday again raised concerns about the safety of the Nevada Cares Campus.

Religious leaders of multiple faiths said they will gather at Reno City Plaza Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. to honor those who died homeless in Nevada during the past year.

Reno’s cost of living continues to rise and some community leaders say something needs to be done.

Cities such as Reno have harsh winter climates that put the homeless at risk of severe frostbite and amputation.