The City of Topeka reported on Wednesday, Sept. 3 the results of its summer 2025 Point in Time Homeless Count. More than 40 people participated in the one-day count that occurred on June 25 to take a measure of the city’s current homeless population.
A total of 524 people and 413 households are experiencing homelessness in Topeka and Shawnee County, according to the county. A total of 180 are considered to be unsheltered or not living in an emergency shelter or transitional housing.
“The point-in-time count provides a valuable opportunity to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services and resources in the community,” said Carrie Higgins, Housing Services Division director. “We are grateful to all the volunteers and partner agencies who contributed to the count and continue to support efforts to improve our community.”
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