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Last updated on Wednesday, January 25, 2017
(UNDATED) - On Thursday, Region 11 Planning Council to address homelessness will conduct the annual Point in Time (homeless count) required by the state.
This one day event gives officials a snapshot of the number of homeless in the area.
The count is done to capture where individuals slept Wednesday. This count determines the amount of funding our region obtains for shelter and permanent housing programs.
Region 11 includes Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson and Shelby Counties.
Sites have been set up in each county for homeless to conduct the survey and receive care packages. Those who are homeless or anyone who knows someone who is homeless can call United Way 2-1- 1 at (812) 376-6666 or 2-1- 1 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for more information on locations.
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