Thousands of Montanans are facing homelessness as the expiration of pandemic-era federal housing assistance looms on the horizon.

With no ‘silver bullet’ for the situation, Billings city leaders and housing advocates are calling the situation one of the biggest crises the city will face this year.

“We are seeing the crush of it,” said Kari Boiter, board president of the Yellowstone County Continuum of Care.

By: Jackie Coffin