HOMELESSNESS IN MONTANA: Missoula mayor responds to urban camping increase

Missoula is facing a homeless crisis, including lack of shelter space, lack of shelter beds and a lack of funding to help accommodate those without shelter.

On Tuesday we sent one of our photojournalists around the city to check out how many urban camping spots there are around town.

We are seeing an increase at the Poverello Center, under the Orange Street Bridge, Reserve Street Bridge, and the Madison Street Bridge.

Missoula's emergency winter shelter, funded by the city and county, closed on April 10. On its final night, 80 people slept there.

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