Orange County saw a 40 percent jump in the number of residents experiencing homelessness in 2021. What services are available to help?

Orange County housing director Corey Root and homeless programs manager Rachel Waltz joined Aaron to discuss the latest numbers, the reasons for the increase, and Orange County’s efforts to provide assistance for residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

If you need help, Orange County offers a Housing Helpline: call 919-245-2655 or email HousingHelp@OrangeCountyNC.gov.