Fellows mentioned in this story: Brandee Menino

From Maui Now:

The overall homelessness count on Maui dropped by 7% from 704 individuals in 2023 to 654 in 2024, according to newly released data from Bridging the Gap. The coalition of agencies working to end homelessness, presented the results of their 2024 Homeless Point in Time Count on Wednesday at the Family Life Center’s ʻOhana Hope Village in Kahului.

From Big Island Now:

The number of houseless on Big Island streets dropped since last year by 28%.

According to the Homeless Point in Time Count – a federally mandated census that seeks to count anyone who slept on the street, in a car, or in other areas – homelessness decreased from 1,003 persons in 2023 to 718 in 2024.

From Kaua‘i Now:

While a newly released annual study showed an increase in individual homelessness it also revealed a decline in houseless families.

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