Anti-homeless camping ban depresses annual PIT Count

"You cannot arrest homelessness away,” said Matthew's Hope's Scott Billue about Ocoee's arresting men who were sleeping outside. City and state law prohibits camping on public property, but there are not enough shelter beds to accommodate the growing homeless population.

VoxPopuli

Published: April 8, 2025

Story Link: https://www.wintergardenvox.com/articles/anti-homeless-camping-ban-depresses-annual-pit-count

Related Posts

Orlando moves forward with plans to expand Coalition for the Homeless shelter

Homeless Seminole County students surge 32% in two years

Orlando’s plan to reduce homelessness ‘not changing’ due to new law, officials say