Homeless Alliance advocate says diversion critical in 2025 as homelessness spikes

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The President and CEO of a metro non-profit assisting Oklahomans experiencing homelessness says diversion efforts will be a critical effort in helping more people in the new year.Data from a December snapshot released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows Oklahoma still has plenty of work to do when it comes to addressing homelessness. The report shows a 17% spike from 2023 numbers compared to 2024 numbers, which meant more than 5,4