A former homeless encampment in Richmond near the Richmond Justice Center.
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Experts call for legislative action as homelessness surges among Richmond’s elderly
Older adults age 55 and up accounted for 44% of the homeless population in the Greater Richmond Region, according to a recent annual count. Homelessness in the region increased 20% from 2023, while older adult homelessness rose two percentage points, based on recent data collected by the Homeward VA point-in-time count.