Survey on homelessness due soon

A survey focused on homelessness is taking place this week, Jan. 25-31. The Point in Time Survey a count of the homeless population in Boundary County.

The number of people affected by homelessness in Boundary County is not clearly documented for various reasons, including that most of the homeless population is not out and about in January, due to weather conditions, and that is when the survey is offered, the survey organizer said. 

It is important to have accurate information on the amount of the county’s homeless population who is or has been homeless because funding and resources can be sought out, but this cannot be done without a population count.