The U.S. homelessness crisis reached a record 771,480 individuals in 2024— an 18% increase from 2023, with family homelessness up 39.4%.
We face a clear choice: continue the costly, ineffective cycle of criminalization, or ascend to a proven, humane solution.
Annual cost of criminalization
Policing, courts, jails, emergency healthcare—no housing
SALT housing unit (one-time)
Permanent, sustainable, dignified solution
The choice is clear: We can pay the same amount annually for criminalization that hurts people— or invest once in housing that helps them thrive.
771,480 people need our help now. Housing First works. SALT technology makes it affordable. Together, we can end this crisis.
📞 CALL 211 FOR IMMEDIATE LOCAL HELP
211 is free, confidential, and available 24/7 nationwide.
