ICAN Housing

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

SMHA Families Please Plan To Attend Septembers Jurisdiction Meeting!

08/24/2026

Stark County leaders examine the growing housing crisis as rent outpaces wages and homelessness rises for seniors. See link below ⬇️

📸 Abreanna Blose / The Canton Repository

08/21/2026

August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day.

Older adults (ages 50 and older) are the fastest-growing demographic experiencing homelessness in the United States. The number of homeless Americans over the age of 65 is expected to more than double in the next five years. This is due to several key factors:

· Priced Out of the Market - Fixed incomes like Social Security often fail to keep pace with soaring inflation and rising rents, driving older adults into homelessness for the first time.

· Life Disruptions: Events like the death of a spouse, late-life divorce, unexpected medical debt, or job loss due to failing health can trigger sudden housing crises.

Many older adults who are already experiencing homelessness, have a difficult time accessing supports and services. Shelters often cannot accommodate mobility issues or other health conditions. People with physical limitations may struggle to use bunk beds often used at shelters. They may have functional impairments and need assistance with daily living activities, such as eating and using the bathroom, or they may need room for wheelchairs and other medical equipment.