Number of homeless people skyrockets in greater São Paulo

The number of homeless people in the center of the city of São Paulo has increased by 31% since the last census in 2022. In November of the same year, according to the city hall, another 1900 homeless people entered. Data from the last census reveal that, in two years, the number of tents in the city increased by 330% (from two thousand to more than six thousand) and that the number of entire families living on the sidewalks (5100, growth of 111% ) shot.

According to data from the Social Assistance Surveillance Observatory of the Municipal Department of Development and Social Assistance, more than 600 families arrive in the city center every month. In search of the disclosed host program. This migration is mainly due to the lack of assistance programs in neighborhoods close to the capital. City halls do not have support, and that is why families move to the center.

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_{Homeless people in the capital of São Paulo (Photo: Reproduction/ Exame)}

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This week the City Hall started a new program, “Ampara São Paulo” with the aim of improving existing public policies. The people approached, if they wish, will be referred to vacancies hired by the City Hall in hotels in the city center. These shelters will be prepared to receive single people, people with disabilities, families, the elderly and the LGBTQIA+ population. In addition to accommodation, breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner will be available – vacancies will be fixed.

Given the number of homeless people, existing programs are unable to cope with the growing number. They are entire families who had no alternative. Many lost their jobs after the pandemic, had their homes flooded with floods, land expropriation, there are people who suffer family abandonment, have problems with alcoholism and drugs, mental illness, emotional and economic instability, prejudice and discrimination, abusive relationships, violence physical and psychological. In addition, many come in search of a job and when they cannot find it, they find it difficult to return to their hometowns financially.

Featured Photo: Walter came to the capital in search of a job
Playback/ SP Invisible.