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Survey shows marked increase in homelessness

By Julie Wurth
Thursday April 19, 2007

A snapshot of homelessness in Champaign County shows a marked increase in the homeless population this year, especially children.

A survey conducted the week of Jan. 21-27 counted 429 homeless individuals, an increase of 39 percent from the 308 tallied two years ago. The results were released this week.

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