The number of homeless people living in Santa Clarita has grown by 100 in the last year, according to officials.

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) reported their findings on 2019 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count. According to this count, the homeless population of Santa Clarita is 256 people.

This is about a 60 percent increase from last year’s count at 156 homeless people. While this is an increase from the previous year, it is still not as high as the 2017 count, reigning in at 279 homeless people living in Santa Clarita.

“This last year has been extremely pivotal in the resources and attention directed toward helping those who are experiencing homelessness in our community,” said Mayor Marsha McLean. “All the pieces are falling into place, to not only provide the resources and services necessary but also to truly understand the scope of the issue.”

This news comes after Bridge to Home, a center for providing services to the homeless, is now open year round.

See related: Bridge To Home Seeks Donations After Staying Open Year-Round For First Time In 22 Years

“Bridge to Home is making major strides toward a permanent, year-round facility, but obstacles remain,” said Executive Director Michael Foley. “Finding a way to do a more accurate homeless count is paramount to knowing what services are needed. Improvements to the counting procedure are being developed by the Community Task Force on Homelessness, in coordination with a team from UCLA.”

City officials claim this number will allow the Santa Clarita City Council and the Community Task Force on Homelessness to more accurately and precisely address the homelessness issue.

“In the last year, the City has received $375,000 in Measure H funding from the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, to implement plans and programs to combat and prevent homelessness,” said Carrie Lujan, Communications Division Manager for the City of Santa Clarita.

See related: Santa Clarita Awarded $375K Measure H Grant For Homeless Plan Implementation

For more information about the city’s approach to homelessness, please visit their official site here. Additional information about Bridge to Home, you may also visit their site here.

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