St. Louis County Government: St. Louis County To Conduct Census Of Unhoused Neighbors Thursday

Press release from the St. Louis County Government:

January 25, 2022

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO (January 25, 2022) - The St. Louis County Department of Human Services, in conjunction with the St. Louis County Police Department, will conduct a census of our unhoused neighbors on Thursday, January 27 between 5 and 9 a.m.

This census, often referred to as the Point In Time Count is required by the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is essential not only to maintain current levels of funding for unhoused programs, but also to secure future housing opportunities and services for the region.

Shelter will be offered to unhoused people encountered during the count. Those who do not wish to be transported to shelter will be given resource information.

In past years, volunteers have canvassed the community. Due to the added health and safety precautions implemented due to the pandemic, St. Louis County Police Officers will conduct the count in lieu of community volunteers.

If you have a specific area in your community that you would like for us to target, please call us at 314 615 4413 or email [email protected].

Unhoused residents in need of assistance may call 211.

This press release was produced by the St. Louis County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.