Advocates say people could be forced out as facilities convert to transitional housing and take new applicants. “It would be just disastrous,” Carter told CNN. Transitional housing provides short-term shelter to ideally bridge the gap between emergencies and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. Al Edwards, its executive director, runs three housing facilities for the organization. “I have cried tears about this,” Edwards told CNN.

Source: CNN March 30, 2026 21:30 UTC