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At least 200 unhoused people were counted this year, but the actual number is likely much higher. One volunteer said he expects its over 1,000 people

The Point-in-Time Count takes place in every corner of the country and over the past 12 years has found 550,000-650,000 people experiencing homelessness

The funding announcement came one day after service providers told lawmakers on the Housing Committee about a need for a $50 million investment to annualize money for cold weather services, increase service providers’ pay and cover other infrastructure in the state’s homeless response system.

To fix a problem, you need to know its scope. To do that, you need sheriffs, social workers, volunteers, flashlights and 10 days in January.

The count gauges the extent of homelessness in Pueblo and helps community organizations interpret how the county is responding to the crisis.

TUPELO — On a cold Tuesday morning while most would rather be in the warmth of their homes, advocacy groups, volunteers and city officials gathered to perform an annual census

TUPELO — With the annual statewide homelessness census less than a week away, advocates are asking for volunteers to help survey the citys homeless population.

What does it take to end homelessness in our community? A shared vision, housing solutions and reimagined systems. In other words, it takes all of us.

A law passed last year made sleeping on state-owned land a misdemeanor in Missouri. It went into effect Jan. 1, but critics say there is still a lack of clarity from the state surrounding its implementation.

Critics of Missouri's new homelessness law say there is still a lack of clarity surrounding implementation.