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Dallas Declares End to Homelessness Amid Budget Cuts Threat
8/19/2025
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Story summary
- Dallas has housed 270 individuals, declaring an end to downtown homelessness.
- Proposed budget cuts to the Continuum of Care program may jeopardize support for 170,000 residents, potentially increasing homelessness by 36%.
- Critics highlight that this approach overlooks the root causes of homelessness.
- Experts stress that rising rent prices drive homelessness, advocating for affordability-focused solutions.
