The results of a province wide count of the homeless earlier this year provides a glimpse into the state of affairs for at least 146 residents of Prince Rupert, a number which represents the volume of those without a home, the 2023 count a spike from the 118 that were in the same situation two years ago.
The local count was coordinated locally by the North Coast Transition Society, taking place in April of this year its findings providing a snapshot for the community of what homelessness looks like and what conditions led towards it.
From the survey count of April, the largest group of those in need of shelter is adults from 25-54 which made up the largest percentage at 45%.
The next group in the homeless category was Seniors with 28% considered homeless, Youth, those under 25 which accounted for 26%.
From the three groupings 60% of those homeless are men, 37% women with 3% of another gender identity.
Other findings from the survey noted that 88 percent of the homeless in Prince Rupert were of Indigenous background, 94 precent of those surveyed observed that had lived or had generational experience from Residential schooling.
The survey also outlined the reasons for homelessness in the community from lack of income, substance use issues, conflicts with landlords or conflict with spouses or family members.
Below is a snapshot of the survey.
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