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Sarah Rankin, the Founder and Director of the Homeless Rights Advocacy Project, asserts that the escalating cost of housing is the foremost predictor of homelessness. She explains that an affordability crisis is afflicting both Washington State and the larger nation, contributing to a consistent rise in homelessness. Rankin emphasizes, "What we know is that more people are entering homelessness for the first time than ever," highlighting an urgent challenge faced by communities.