Homelessness in the Kingston region has increased significantly, according to a new report released on Thursday by United Way Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (KFL&A).

According to the agency, a Point In Time count was conducted in a 24-hour period from Nov. 19 to 20, 2024.

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The data collected is part of the Government of Canada’s Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy, which helps capture the number of individuals who are experiencing homelessness on a specific night.

By conducting the PiT count, communities can get a sense of what demographics are impacted, what services are needed and measure community progress in reducing homelessness.

Individuals enumerated in the PiT count included those staying in emergency shelters, domestic violence shelt

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