Written by Bob Balgemann
The recently conducted summertime count of homeless in Boone County only turned up nine who fit HUD’s new definition of homelessness.
And that may be partially responsible for such a low number, said Danice Loveridge, president of the Boone County Homeless Project task force.
Previously, people living with relatives or going from friend to friend met the definition of being homeless. But now those in such a situation are considered to be at-risk for becoming homeless. And they aren’t eligible for some services that assisted them in the past.
This church[Poplar Grove United Methodist Church] will continue to serve meals from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. There is no charge, with food being supplied through a grant obtained by the Belvidere/Boone County Food Pantry.St. John’s United Church of Christ in Belvidere is expected to formally approve serving a monthly meal sometime this week.
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