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Shelter directors: Collaboration needed to combat homelessness | News
Local homeless shelter directors say collaboration between counties is what is needed to ensure individuals experiencing homelessness in the region are getting the services they need. Daniel Pitino Shelter executive director Michele Johnston and St. Benedict’s Shelter executive director Harry Pedigo said they work to provide shelter to anyone who needs it in the community if there is availability, regardless of where they’re from. Of the 136 individuals the Pitino shelter has served since the beginning of the year, programs director Cheryl Moore said 41 have been from outside of Owensboro-Daviess County. Pedigo said about 40% of St. Benedict’s clients … Read more
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Lewisville police say collaboration is helping address the homelessness issue | News
Lewisville police say the city is making strides in addressing the homeless issue, and officials point to county-wide collaboration as a big reason why. During an update with the Lewisville City Council on Monday, Officer G. Hopper pointed to several encouraging trends, such as the number of homeless people at any given time in Lewisville dropping from 100 to 150 in 2020 to 10-25 in 2021. He said the number of homeless individuals who have not been seen or contacted has increased from 50 last year to 150 this year, a sign that their situation may have improved. Hopper said … Read more
