Homeless people gather at Century II Thursday for the annual United Way of the Plains homeless count. According to a United Way news release, "A coalition of community organizations is conducting this event and homeless count for the Sedgwick County area as part of the "Everybody Counts" Point-In-Time Homeless Count. United Way of the Plains is providing coordination for the count. Communities need accurate data on homelessness to determine the size and scope of the homeless problem at the local level, plan services and programs appropriately to address local needs, and measure progress in addressing homelessness." (Jan. 31, 2013)
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Homeless people pick out socks at Century II Thursday morning during the annual United Way of the Plains homeless count. According to a United Way news release, "A coalition of community organizations is conducting this event and homeless count for the Sedgwick County area as part of the "Everybody Counts" Point-In-Time Homeless Count. United Way of the Plains is providing coordination for the count. Communities need accurate data on homelessness to determine the size and scope of the homeless problem at the local level, plan services and programs appropriately to address local needs, and measure progress in addressing homelessness." (Jan. 31, 2013)
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A man named James has his blood pressure checked by WSU nursing student Jamie Stephens during the annual United Way of the Plains homeless count. According to a United Way news release, "A coalition of community organizations is conducting this event and homeless count for the Sedgwick County area as part of the "Everybody Counts" Point-In-Time Homeless Count. United Way of the Plains is providing coordination for the count. Communities need accurate data on homelessness to determine the size and scope of the homeless problem at the local level, plan services and programs appropriately to address local needs, and measure progress in addressing homelessness." (Jan. 31, 2013)
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Anna Parks, with children Klohei, 5, Kael, 3, and mother Anita Mitchell are greeted by Sarah with the Wichita Children's Home during the annual United Way of the Plains homeless count at Century II Thursday. According to a United Way news release, "A coalition of community organizations is conducting this event and homeless count for the Sedgwick County area as part of the "Everybody Counts" Point-In-Time Homeless Count. United Way of the Plains is providing coordination for the count. Communities need accurate data on homelessness to determine the size and scope of the homeless problem at the local level, plan services and programs appropriately to address local needs, and measure progress in addressing homelessness." (Jan. 31, 2013)
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April Eure has her blood sugar checked during the annual United Way of the Plains homeless count. According to a United Way news release, "A coalition of community organizations is conducting this event and homeless count for the Sedgwick County area as part of the "Everybody Counts" Point-In-Time Homeless Count. United Way of the Plains is providing coordination for the count. Communities need accurate data on homelessness to determine the size and scope of the homeless problem at the local level, plan services and programs appropriately to address local needs, and measure progress in addressing homelessness." (Jan. 31, 2013)
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