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Continuum of Care and nonprofits warn of rising unsheltered population and funding uncertainty
Summary
Continuum of Care and provider testimony told senators the territory’s point‑in‑time and inventory counts show rising unsheltered homelessness and bed losses from storm/fire; presenters urged CES implementation, sustained HUD compliance, and more predictable funding to preserve supportive housing and case management.
Dan de Rima, executive director of the Virgin Islands Continuum of Care (CoC), told the committee the territory’s HUD point‑in‑time and housing inventory counts show increased unsheltered visibility and insufficient beds to meet need. “The most recent point in time count conducted on 01/24/2025 identified 304 … individuals across The Virgin Islands,” he said, noting the point‑in‑time is a…
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