The United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties (United Way of GWP) recently released a statement determining fiction versus fact about homelessness in Minnesota. The statement is in part of their current focus on connecting those in need with stable housing and educating the community on ways they can help. âHomelessness is an issue that affects our local communities,â Jessica Seide, board president for United Way of GWP, said. âWe are expecting a sharp rise when the eviction and foreclosure moratorium extension ends in August.â According to a 2020 study conducted by the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH), over 567,115 people experienced homelessness last year. Out of that, 7,977 Minnesotans were experiencing homelessness on a given night.