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Jackson County CoC Conducts Annual Homeless Count Medford, OR | January 15, 2021 | Press Release E very year in January, the Jackson County Continuum of Care conducts the Point in Time Count (PIT). This count attempts to collect information on people who wide range of characteristics such as the age, gender,
are residing in emergency shelters or transitional housing programs as well as those who are living in vehicles, tents or other places not meant for human habitation. The purpose of the count is to provide a snapshot of homelessness in Jackson County, connect those experiencing homelessness to area resources and support services, and to identify and rectify barriers to housing and services. The official night of this year’s count for Jackson County is Monday, January 25. Teams of volunteers will survey individuals on the street, in camps and in their vehicles. Surveys will also be completed at various sites, such as social service agencies and food pantries from January 25 through January 31. Staff from homeless assistance agencies and other community volunteers conduct a street count of the unsheltered population and collect data on the homeless population living in emergency shelters and transitional housing. Along with the total number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons, information is gathered on a
race, ethnicity, veteran status and disability status of those experiencing homelessness. “The main
purpose of the survey is to gather data on those who are experiencing homelessness in Jackson County so that we can better serve them by helping them to navigate to stable housing and connecting them to support services,” says Continuum of Care Manager Constance Wilkerson. “We add questions to the survey beyond those required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to more accurately depict the need for safe, affordable and accessible housing in our community and address ways to support the specific needs of those experiencing homelessness.” n
February 22: DNA Class Series, “X-DNA Inheritance Chart” N ow that you have your DNA test results, what do you do next? Did you receive your results from a holiday gift, or have you had them for a while
with your Zoom link the day before the presentation. This virtual, online class is one in a series of DNA classes presented the 4th Monday of each month, up to and including May 24. n
and aren’t sure what to do with them? February 11, Lorita Cushman will help you understand your DNA test results, and share tips that will help you get the most out of them. Monday, February 22, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, $10 for non- members, $5 for members. To register, go to https:// rvgslibrary.org/FormPage.asp?FormID=20 . Once you’ve completed your registration, you will receive an email
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The Business Review | February 2021
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