Data

Person-Centered Data

Homeward’s data collection and analysis are vital to understanding and addressing homelessness in the Greater Richmond region. We gather data through the Homeward Community Information System (HCIS) and the Point in Time (PIT) count, both of which inform planning and resource allocation.


The PIT count, conducted twice a year, involves direct conversations with individuals experiencing homelessness, including veterans, chronically homeless persons, and unaccompanied youth.


As the HMIS Lead for the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care, Homeward manages HCIS, which tracks homelessness trends, service interactions, intervention effectiveness, and resource needs.


This data enables Homeward to evaluate program outcomes, assess cost-effectiveness, and provide recommendations to optimize resources for maximum impact.


Latest Reports:

Data Visualizations

Older adults: From 7/1/23 – 6/30/24, 445 adults aged 65 or older were served in the GRCoC. More than 50% of these individuals had been unsheltered when they engaged with the GRCoC. Adults 65 or older were less likely to have been living with family or friends before seeking homeless assistance than other age cohorts served by the GRCoC (7.2% for older adults compared to 11% for all ages.)

Veterans: from 7/1/23 to 6/30/24, GRCoC programs served 533 veterans, including 35 veteran households with minor children. Of these 533 veterans, 107 had long histories of homelessness and at least one documented disability. A total of 127 veterans served were aged 65 or older.

Children:  Of the 7,588 individuals served between 7/1/23 and 6/30/24 in our region, 2,200 were under age 18.

Causes of homelessness: At the July 2024 Point-in-Time count, we asked people what caused their homelessness. Job loss, eviction, and the cost of housing make up a combined 43%, highlighting a clear link between homelessness and broader issues such as poverty and economic inequality.

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