Lethbridge, Alberta – Social Housing in Action and the City of Lethbridge through Community & Social Development has just completed the 2007 Homeless Census. The preliminary results show homelessness has increased in Lethbridge by 47% from 2005 with a 28% increase from last year’s Homeless Census. A total of one hundred and sixty three (163) individuals including 14 families and 24 children were identified as homeless. Research has also shown that at least 80% of the total homeless population is not visible in the community; resulting in a total count of 815.
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