Crisis To Stability.
Housing to Independence.
Our Mission
At The Shelter Alliance, we are committed to fighting homelessness in Kent County by providing immediate shelter, compassionate support, and practical resources that empower individuals and families experiencing homelessness to achieve stable housing, self-sufficiency, and a brighter future.
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current
impact
Last Updated: August 2026
83
INDIVIDUALS HOUSED
(Unduplicated Count)
361
BED NIGHTS
PROVIDED
115
PEOPLE SERVED THROUGH THE
SHELTER CLOSET
HOMELESSNESS IN
KENT COUNTY
Youth Homelessness
Youth homelessness increased from 60 to 126 students - a 110% increase since 2022.
Growing youth homelessness reflects broader family housing instability and increased strain on community resources.
Housing Insecurity
Kent County is experiencing levels of need that exceed what may be expected for a county of its size.
Approximately 7.92% of Kent County students experienced homelessness or housing instability. Kent County ranks 2nd after Baltimore City in MD student housing instability.
Service Data Alignment
In FY 2025-26, we served:
101 unduplicated individuals through the Shelter Closet, and
53 individuals through our Emergency Shelter Program.
Local service utilization closely mirrors school homelessness data, reinforcing that housing instability is being encountered in real time throughout the community.
