Palmer House is established to address the homeless population of families, single women, and youth aging out of foster care as well as a significant number of these populations living below the poverty line who are at risk of homelessness.
“The Hidden Homeless” or “The Invisible Homeless” are those we don’t see under a bridge or in parks; they are people without a permanent place to stay so they live on someone’s couch, in someone’s extra room, a weekly motel, or worse, in their cars.
HUD released the 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), Part 1 on December 27, 2024. The report, which provides annual estimates of homelessness in the U.S., finds that from 2023 to 2024, homelessness in the U.S. increased by 18%, with approximately 770,000 people experiencing homelessness during this period. Homelessness increased among nearly all populations, including individuals, people in families with children, children and unaccompanied youth, seniors, and people of color.
According to The Coalition for the Homeless, in 2023, more than 23,000 people in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties accessed some type of homeless service, and when you include prevention and other services (like clothing or food assistance), the number jumps to more than 52,000 people. The 2024 Homeless Count & Survey shows that we can expect to see 3,280 people experiencing homelessness at any given moment in the Houston region.
In Fort Bend County, Texas, a University of Texas study estimates that between 6,000 and 9,000 people experience homelessness annually, with nearly half being children seeking shelter with their families.
Our organization is dedicated to eradicating homelessness one family, one person at a time through our programs, comprehensive support and resources to those in need and to create a community where everyone has access to basic necessities and where individuals and families can achieve their full potential.
“The Hidden Homeless” or “The Invisible Homeless” are those we don’t see under a bridge or in parks; they are people without a permanent place to stay so they live on someone’s couch, in someone’s extra room, a weekly motel, or worse, in their cars.
HUD released the 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), Part 1 on December 27, 2024. The report, which provides annual estimates of homelessness in the U.S., finds that from 2023 to 2024, homelessness in the U.S. increased by 18%, with approximately 770,000 people experiencing homelessness during this period. Homelessness increased among nearly all populations, including individuals, people in families with children, children and unaccompanied youth, seniors, and people of color.
According to The Coalition for the Homeless, in 2023, more than 23,000 people in Harris, Fort Bend, and Montgomery counties accessed some type of homeless service, and when you include prevention and other services (like clothing or food assistance), the number jumps to more than 52,000 people. The 2024 Homeless Count & Survey shows that we can expect to see 3,280 people experiencing homelessness at any given moment in the Houston region.
In Fort Bend County, Texas, a University of Texas study estimates that between 6,000 and 9,000 people experience homelessness annually, with nearly half being children seeking shelter with their families.
Our organization is dedicated to eradicating homelessness one family, one person at a time through our programs, comprehensive support and resources to those in need and to create a community where everyone has access to basic necessities and where individuals and families can achieve their full potential.
Our Board
Toby D. Hicks
William E. Smith
Anthony Faulkner
Laura Coblyn Jones
Julianna E. Smith
L.T. Harrington
Carole Smith - Executive Director
William E. Smith
Anthony Faulkner
Laura Coblyn Jones
Julianna E. Smith
L.T. Harrington
Carole Smith - Executive Director