Homelessness In Washington

There are a lot of homeless people in Washington that need your help today. Violent attacks have been happening to people living on the streets, and it’s only getting worse.

With your help, we can provide the homeless in Washington with some protection so they can sleep safer at night. We can help these people find a safer place to sleep so they don’t have to sleep on the streets.

Washington Homelessness Statistics

The number of people living homeless in Washington rose by 2,825 people to 28,036 from 2022. (Point-in-Time Count 2023)

11.2% increase in homelessness in Washington state from 2022-2023 (HUD 2023).

Of the 28,036 people experiencing homelessness:
• 8,737 people were chronically homelessness
• 7,136 people were families with children
• 2,026 young people were unaccompanied homeless youth (aged under 24)
• 1,684 people were veterans

Washington had the sixth-highest rate of homelessness among U.S. states last year and homelessness in Washington rose faster than the national rate in recent years. (2023 Axois Seattle)

Washingtonians who are unsheltered, in vehicles or in temporary shelter grew by 10% from 2020 to 2022, increasing by 2,288 people. More than 70% of that growth came from Seattle and King County. (HUD 2022)

At least 421 people experiencing homelessness died in 2023, according to the King County Medical Examiner's Office. (April, 2024 The Seattle Times)

Imagine facing a heat wave or a snowstorm with no place to take shelter. For homeless individuals, this is a harsh reality. They endure severe heat, cold, rain, wind, ice, snow, and the dangers of summer heat. In Washington state, extreme cold temperatures during the winter months make the situation even more perilous. These harsh conditions can worsen existing mental and physical health issues, leading to even more severe complications. Extreme weather adds another layer of difficulty for people struggling to survive and can even be life-threatening.

Homelessness In Washington Can Be Caused By

Family violence

Mental health issues

Physical health issue e.g. accident at work and bills mount up

Loss of employment, under-employment or inability to gain a new job

Limited housing / rental stress

Drug and alcohol addiction (which can occur AFTER being homeless)

Traumatic Experiences

One or a combination of these factors can lead to someone becoming homeless. Sometimes homelessness can occur due to someone moving to a new area and losing their job, and not having any support to help. Other times it can be something as simple as not being able to afford housing.

Homelessness can affect anyone at any time. The tiniest life change can cause someone to lose everything they have in a blink of an eye. It's a terrible place for anyone to be in as you will never know what will happen to you on the streets.

Whatever the reason - Americans sleeping on our streets need immediate shelter to survive.

Backpack Beds SAVE LIVES

Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across America to distribute our study proven Backpack Beds to street sleeping homeless without shelter.

We are a 501(c)3 charity that relies on the support of everyday Americans to help give back safety to people living on the streets. Your donation can help someone survive a night on the streets by protecting them from the harsh weather climates that can happen at night.