The homeless are at great risk when the weather turns bitterly cold
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ROCK COUNTY — The Department of Housing and Urban Development asks for a tally of the homeless in each county twice a year, and with some bitterly cold weather in the forecast, lives may be at risk.
Marc Perry, of Community Action of Rock and Walworth counties, says the last count was conducted four months ago and totaled 46. He says he hopes the number is considerably less than that when the next count is conducted later this month.
The numbers are obtained two ways. First, through agencies that help the homeless, and then by a head count. Perry says the homeless try to find shelter in public places open 24 hours a day, but they've also encountered the homeless in vacant houses and in makeshift camps.
If you're interested in helping with the next count, on the night of January 28th, contact Marc Perry through Community Action at 755-2279.
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Jan 16, 2009 at 10:49 a.m.
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I still have a few coats and maybe a blanket or two if it would help.LMK
Jan 15, 2009 at 10:56 p.m.
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My oldest daughter assisted with one of these head counts in January a few years back. It was an eye opener. We have more people in need than you could imagine. Pretty sad when you consider it. We all need to give a little of ourselves in whatever way we can. I am thankful I have a roof over my head and food in my belly.
Jan 13, 2009 at 3:06 p.m.
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man its chilly under my covers i couldnt imagine trying to survive without a house
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