Point in Time Count set for next week Vigo County Commissioner Brendan Kearns says a lot shelters have stopped taking people in because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Posted: Jan 21, 2021 5:37 PM Posted By: Staff Report TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Homelessness is a major concern around the Wabash Valley. Vigo County Commissioner Brendan Kearns says a lot shelters have stopped taking people in because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every year an event is put on to count homeless individuals. The Point in Time Homeless Count is aimed at helping learn more about the homeless in the community. Once data is collected it will be used to help get funding for Vigo County.