Marshall Couty to participate in nationally coordinated homeless count

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La Voz Unida

510 W. Adams Street Ste #270, Plymouth

United Way of Marshall County is working with the local faith community, nonprofits, businesses, and volunteers to conduct a survey to collect data on homelessness and housing insecurities in Marshall County. The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is an annual count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people across the United States on a single day in January. This year’s count takes place on Wednesday, January 29. Local efforts will provide a “snapshot” of homelessness in Marshall County. Last year over 100 individuals were interviewed across Marshall County to better understand what housing insecurity looks like in our local communities.

Families and individuals who have relied on the township trustee, churches, or charities to help them stay housed month-to-month are asked to participate in the PIT Count. Persons facing eviction, who rely on couch surfing, or feel they are forced to reside in an unsafe space are encouraged to make their voices heard. Multiple families staying in a single residence – not by choice – are asked to participate, too.

Have you experienced homelessness? Do you know someone who must fight month-to-month to keep their family in a safe, affordable home or apartment? Please help spread the word about this important event. The local PIT Count will improve understanding of the needs and circumstances of the people who are affected by homelessness in Marshall County. The PIT Count gives nonprofits, like the United Way, and local officials the information needed to apply for grants and craft programming opportunities to address the housing needs in Marshall County

Individuals may go to the PIT Count locations listed below on Wednesday, January 29. Specially trained volunteers will be at each PIT Count location to help in the simple, quick process.

Weds, January 29

BOURBON

First Faith Fellowship Church
204 N Washington St

1 – 3:30 pm

BREMEN
Grace Food Pantry
1237 W Plymouth St

1– 4 pm during food pantry hours

LAPAZ

Cornerstone Community Fellowship Church

1375 Maple Road, Plymouth (LaPaz)- non-food pantry available!

5 - 6:30 pm

PLYMOUTH
Bread of Life Food Pantry
6770 N Michigan Road

1 – 3:30 pm during food pantry hours

Marshall County Neighborhood Center
402 W Garro St

5 – 6:45 pm during food pantry hours

First United Methodist Church

400 N Michigan St

5-6:30 pm—hot meal included!

United Way of Marshall County will also collect data through the end of January at these times and locations:

Tues, Jan. 28
Argos United Methodist Church
570 N Michigan St, Argos
9 – 11 am

Grace United Church of Christ
307 N Plymouth St, Culver

10 am – 12 pm

Thurs, Jan. 30
Argos United Methodist Church
570 N Michigan St, Argos

5:30- 6:30 pm

Friday, Jan. 24 through Friday Jan. 31

La Voz Unida

510 W. Adams Street Ste #270, Plymouth

During Regular Office Hours

Friday, Jan. 24 through Friday Jan. 31

Bremen Public Library

304 N Jackson St., Bremen

During Regular Library Hours

If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering to join the Count efforts, please reach out to Barbara Holcomb at barbholcomb51@gmail.com.