You know there are homeless youth and families in your community. You also know how limited the resources are and how hard it is to help these homeless youth and their families.
Here’s how you can help. Complete a survey referred to as the “Point in Time Count” by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD conducts this survey every year, in January, to understand how many individuals are homeless throughout the nation.
In Minnesota, January is the coldest time of year and homeless service providers struggle to find homeless individuals due to the cold temperatures. Help them gather more realistic numbers.
• Complete a survey for each homeless youth and-or family you come into contact with or know of on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016; or
• Complete the Observation Tool if you are unable to collect identifying information, or do not wish to disturb someone.
This survey will be available online at www.lakesandpines.org. If you have any questions, contact Chassidy Lobdell, emergency services program manager, at 320-679-1800 ext. 163 or chassidv.lobdell@lakesandpines.org.
Return all completed paper surveys by Friday, Feb. 5. 2016 to Lakes and Pines Community Action Council, 1700 Maple Avenue E., Mora, MN 55051 and include your contact information.