More people using Tulsa's homeless shelters

The number of homeless in Tulsa is on the rise. Officials say local shelters are averaging 550 people a night. <br><br>That's an increase of about 100 people from three years ago. So local advocates

Monday, January 13th 2003, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

The number of homeless in Tulsa is on the rise. Officials say local shelters are averaging 550 people a night.

That's an increase of about 100 people from three years ago. So local advocates are rethinking an emergency shelter plan to accommodate the homeless.

The increase is attributed to a lack of affordable housing, declining public assistance, domestic violence and mental illness.