Summary
In Kansas City, Missouri, a couple named Smoke and Serena live in a dangerous area near train tracks, highlighting the city’s homelessness crisis, where over 771,000 Americans were homeless in 2024, marking an 18% increase. With nearly 96% of chronically homeless individuals unsheltered, city officials like Josh Henges aim to create a coordinated system to provide immediate support and housing, emphasizing the need to address underlying issues like addiction and mental health. As Smoke and Serena prepare to move into a new home through a federal voucher program, they express hope for stability and safety.
