Homelessness Soars in St. Charles County | St. Louis News

Homelessness in St. Charles County has surged nearly threefold in three years, now affecting over 750 people—including more than 200 children—with a 50% jump from last year. Skyrocketing housing costs are forcing even full-time workers into cars, tents, or couches. Without a permanent shelter since the Salvation Army’s closed two years ago, the county relies on emergency warming shelters funded by $30,000 last winter, run by churches and volunteers. Advocates are pushing for lasting solutions: a permanent shelter, a motel crisis fund, and small transitional housing units to help people rebuild their lives. 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/3d143265b8999977