2009 Homeless Census and Survey

Started by sheclown, January 22, 2009, 03:27:02 PM

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sheclown

January 22, 2009, 03:27:02 PM
On Monday, Jan. 26th, the Emergency Services Homeless Coalition will have its "point-in-time" homeless census and survey.  Joe and I and some of our guys will be doing the survey in Springfield, again, this year.  We are to begin taking count at 8:30 pm which is significantly later than last year to ensure that we are not simply counting people who will be counted later at a shelter.  So if you see us wandering around, driving up and down alleys, do not be alarmed.

In addition to the street count, we have a list of homeless camps provided by several agencies, but if you know of any in Springfield, please PM me and let me know so that they can be included in the count.

This count is important because it is the basis by which Jacksonville gets federal and state money to deal with the homeless in our midst.

strider

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January 27, 2009, 09:34:13 AM
If anyone happened to notice a silver SUV, light blue and dark grey vans or white lincoln cruisin' thru the alleys last night, it was only us on our homeless count.  I know we caused a few dogs to bark and back doors to open.

If anyone is interested, I'm sure the final result will be availible.  As far as I can tell, Springfield is either about the same or slightly lower than last year as far as those on the streets.  A preliminary count for Downtown indicated a substantial increase, so I do wonder if the time of the count wasn't the best.  It was late enough that many were already hidden away for the night.

In the quadrant I did, we only found a couple of signs of camps, none of which seemed to be in use.  Most of the alleys were used; in other words, not just kept clean, but used for access to parking and such.  Consistant traffic helps prevent the camping out.  Laura seemed to have the worst areas for possible camping and use of abandoned houses.

This survey will help bring in more funds in hopes that the homeless can be fed and housed in places other than the streets.
"My father says that almost the whole world is asleep. Everybody you know. Everybody you see. Everybody you talk to. He says that only a few people are awake and they live in a state of constant total amazement." Patrica, Joe VS the Volcano.

jacksonvilleconfidential

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January 27, 2009, 10:12:15 AM
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