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'''Homelessness''' continues to be a problem in [[Charlottesville]]. In 2009, the [[Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless]] found that there were 232 homeless individuals in the region during its 2009 [[Point in Time]] count. That number increased to 274 people, as measured on January 26, 2010<ref>Dixit, Rachana. "Homeless Numbers Rise amid Slump | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville Daily Progress. 7 Apr. 2010. Web. 08 Apr. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/homeless_numbers_rise_amid_slump/54521/>.</ref>. | '''Homelessness''' continues to be a problem in [[Charlottesville]]. In 2009, the [[Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless]] found that there were 232 homeless individuals in the region during its 2009 [[Point in Time]] count. That number increased to 274 people, as measured on January 26, 2010<ref>Dixit, Rachana. "Homeless Numbers Rise amid Slump | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville Daily Progress. 7 Apr. 2010. Web. 08 Apr. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/homeless_numbers_rise_amid_slump/54521/>.</ref>. | ||
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An organization called [[People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry]] operates a seasonal emergency shelter. | An organization called [[People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry]] operates a seasonal emergency shelter. | ||
Revision as of 15:36, 8 August 2012
Homelessness continues to be a problem in Charlottesville. In 2009, the Thomas Jefferson Area Coalition for the Homeless found that there were 232 homeless individuals in the region during its 2009 Point in Time count. That number increased to 274 people, as measured on January 26, 2010[1].
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An article on Wikipedia has information about Homelessness in areas beyond Albemarle County's borders. |
An organization called People and Congregations Engaged in Ministry operates a seasonal emergency shelter.
The City of Charlottesville has contributed to the capital costs of a 60-unit single room occupancy facility to be built at the corner of 4th Street and Preston Avenue.
Another service for the homeless is the Haven at First and Market, a day shelter and community center that was built into a former church.
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- ↑ Dixit, Rachana. "Homeless Numbers Rise amid Slump | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville Daily Progress. 7 Apr. 2010. Web. 08 Apr. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/homeless_numbers_rise_amid_slump/54521/>.