Homelessness Looks Different Than You Think | Lexington News

Kevin Finn, founder of Strategies to End Homelessness, reveals that homelessness looks very different than most people assume—nearly 85% in Hamilton County live in shelters, not on the streets. He highlights a shocking surge in families sleeping in cars, jumping from 11 in 2023 to 328 in 2025. A quarter of homeless individuals are children, half under 35, with 40% battling mental health issues and 65% African American—pointing to deep-rooted systemic failures in education, healthcare, and support services. Finn argues the federal government must invest more, estimating $26K per person annually, but notes current funding only kicks in after people become visibly homeless. Since launching his work in 1998, he’s focused on breaking the cycle by preventing homelessness before it starts through targeted programs and shelters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d95b26c3a6bb156a