Local survey conducted to determine how many people are unsheltered and in temporary housing
Plattsburgh, NY, January 22, 2025—In 2023, Clinton County reported 157 individuals in temporary housing and no unsheltered individuals. In 2024, this number grew 84% to 289 in temporary housing and no unsheltered individuals on the count date. This year, social service leaders expect the numbers in temporary housing to be higher, and they know there are some unsheltered people. S
On Wednesday, January 22, eleven volunteers from many local agencies conducted an annual “Point in Time” (PIT) homeless count. They counted the sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on this specific date. The volunteers visited vacant buildings, parking lots/vehicles, and known encampments and touched base with businesses open 24 hours daily. With this count, local government, nonprofit, and faith-based programs can better confront homelessness and strengthen community support by providing individuals with the assistance they need. Clinton County Social Services Commissioner Christine Peters, “These people are from the 129 zip code. They are our residents. They are not migrants. The migrant population has not been significant.”
Social service leaders hosted a press conference yesterday to explain the PIT program and respond to media questions. The participants included United Way CEO John Bernardi, Executive Director of ETC Housing Corp Amanda Beaudette, Clinton County Social Services Commissioner Christine Peters, Town of Plattsburgh Supervisor Michael Cashman, and JCEO CEO Nicole Laurin.
Here is the 54-minute-long press conference.
Posted: January 23rd, 2025 under General News.