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If you think homelessness is a “big city problem,” think again. Jan 25 through Feb. 1, a count of the homeless, conducted by public and private human service agencies, will extend across Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Livingston and Allegany counties.
The goal of the point-in-time study, which will involve dozens of agencies across the region, is to help these agencies understand the level of need within the region for programs and services that target the homeless, as well as those who are at risk of becoming homeless. The information gathered will be used to design a regional plan to decrease homelessness in the region, and will serve as a basis to submit future funding applications.
Participating agency staff and volunteers will conduct a brief confidential survey with individuals and families who utilize participating emergency shelters, soup kitchens, drop-in centers, and other similar services. Participation in the survey is voluntary and does not impact the individual’s eligibility to receive services. Anyone wishing to participate in the survey, or wanting more information, may call 2-1-1 HELPLINE.
Trainings for agency and volunteer staff on how to conduct the surveys will be held on the following days in the following locations:
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Livingston County
Geneseo: Thursday, Jan. 19, 1:30 p.m. at the Government Center, 6 Court St., Room 208. -
Steuben County
Corning: Friday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. at CSS Workforce New York, Dennison Parkway.
Bath: Monday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m. at the Institute for Human Services, 6666 County Route 11.
Hornell: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. at Seneca Manor. -
Chemung County
Elmira: Monday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. at Catholic Charities, 215 E. Church St., 1st Floor Conference Room.
If you think homelessness is a “big city problem,” think again. Jan 25 through Feb. 1, a count of the homeless, conducted by public and private human service agencies, will extend across Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, Livingston and Allegany counties.
The goal of the point-in-time study, which will involve dozens of agencies across the region, is to help these agencies understand the level of need within the region for programs and services that target the homeless, as well as those who are at risk of becoming homeless. The information gathered will be used to design a regional plan to decrease homelessness in the region, and will serve as a basis to submit future funding applications.
Participating agency staff and volunteers will conduct a brief confidential survey with individuals and families who utilize participating emergency shelters, soup kitchens, drop-in centers, and other similar services. Participation in the survey is voluntary and does not impact the individual’s eligibility to receive services. Anyone wishing to participate in the survey, or wanting more information, may call 2-1-1 HELPLINE.
Trainings for agency and volunteer staff on how to conduct the surveys will be held on the following days in the following locations:
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Livingston County
Geneseo: Thursday, Jan. 19, 1:30 p.m. at the Government Center, 6 Court St., Room 208. -
Steuben County
Corning: Friday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. at CSS Workforce New York, Dennison Parkway.
Bath: Monday, Jan. 23, 1 p.m. at the Institute for Human Services, 6666 County Route 11.
Hornell: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. at Seneca Manor. -
Chemung County
Elmira: Monday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. at Catholic Charities, 215 E. Church St., 1st Floor Conference Room.
