There's no question that LGBTQ+ people are overrepresented in the population of people experiencing homelessness, one of the main reasons being rejection by their families. The second reason is that shelter staff, among others, aren't always equipped or trained to treat LGBTQ+ people in a respectful way. Trans women, in particular, come to mind, because they aren't always welcome in women's organizations.
On December 16th, 2024. See this statement in context.