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By Nathaniel Leigh

Homelessness Survey

Point-In-Time Count on Homelessness on Wednesday

Oct 8, 2024 | 6:00 AM

The City of Grande Prairie will be taking part in a coordinated effort to measure homelessness across Alberta and Canada on Wednesday, October 9.

The Point in Time Count tracks homelessness in many forms, including people in emergency shelters, short-term housing and more, to improve understanding of the needs and circumstances of people affected by homelessness.

From 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, PiT staff will canvass neighbourhoods throughout the city and ask anyone experiencing homelessness to take a brief survey.

The count is not intended to be a complete measure of everyone who experiences homelessness in a community and is more an opportunity to learn about their experiences and the average intake of local shelters.

Mayor Jackie Clayton says participating with the 7 Cities network allows the city to gather on-the-ground details about the status of homelessness in Grande Prairie and better develop responses.

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