Homeless count finds 21 people sleeping outside in Lake County

Volunteers made contact with 21 people sleeping outside this past week during Lake County's annual Point-In-Time snapshot of homelessness.

Eight-eight volunteers searched the county to offer assistance and conduct interviews.

Information is used to determine where resources should be used and to evaluate current and future programs to aid the homeless. Volunteers also distributed items, food, blankets and hygiene supplies to every unsheltered person they found.

All were offered transportation to a local shelter and connected with organizations to assist with jobs and housing.

Visit http://www.lakecountyhomeless.org/ to learn more or get involved.