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Funding Formula for Federal Homeless Resources puts Okaloosa and Walton County at a Disadvantage

Data released by the National Homeless Information Project shows how HUD’s funding formula puts smaller communities, like ours, at a disadvantage when it comes to ending homelessness. The report looks at how much funding each COC receives and the number of unhoused individuals that reside in the COC. In 2021, for every person experiencing homelessness in our community, Okaloosa and …

2022 Point in Time Count Shows Increase in Homelessness in Okaloosa and Walton County

Every year the Continuum of Care (COC) for Okaloosa and Walton County conducts a “point in time” count to capture a snapshot of homelessness in our community. This snapshot enables the COC to assess the community’s needs, especially among unsheltered individuals and families that may not have accessed services. The 2020 point in time count was conducted shortly before COVID …