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By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com TIMMINS – A new survey reveals a rise in homelessness across multiple communities along Highway 11\u2019s northern corridor. The Point-in-Time (PiT) count findings were presented to the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) on Feb. 20. The count is one way for the agency to measure and understand homelessness in the region. On Oct. 10, 2024, 390 people experiencing homelessness were documented. The 2021 PiT count \u2014 the first time the district participated \u2014 there were 312 people experiencing homelessness. KayLee Morissette, who was contracted as the project manager, talked about the findings and the implications for policy and community action. According to Morissette, the PiT count is not just about numbers \u2014 it provides insight into the real experiences of people facing homelessness…. <\/p>\n

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By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com TIMMINS – A new survey reveals a rise in homelessness across multiple communities along Highway 11\u2019s northern corridor. The Point-in-Time (PiT) count findings were presented to the Cochrane District Services Board (CDSB) on Feb. 20. The count is one way for the agency to measure and understand homelessness in the region. On Oct. 10, 2024, 390 people experiencing homelessness were documented. The 2021 PiT count \u2014 the first time the district participated \u2014 there were 312 people experiencing homelessness. KayLee Morissette, who was contracted as the project manager, talked about the findings and the implications for policy and community action. According to Morissette, the PiT count is not just about numbers \u2014 it provides insight into the real experiences of people facing homelessness.... <\/p>\n

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