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5 Million Americans Struggle: Housing Crisis Deepens
8/11/2025
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Story summary
- Chris Hoskey faced job loss and homelessness in 2020 due to the pandemic.
- Currently, she works part-time at Amazon, earning $18.50/hour, yet struggles financially.
- Approximately 5 million Americans share similar challenges, working but unable to meet basic needs.
- Michigan's housing authority has stopped issuing new Section 8 vouchers, exacerbating the housing crisis.
- Hoskey and her husband aim to save for land and a home in northwest Michigan.
