Human Needs Network Conducts Homeless Survey

TYLER — The East Texas Human Needs Network Thursday conducts a survey of the local homeless population. The network’s Christina Fulsom says it’s part of an ongoing effort to address the homelessness issues in Smith County and around the state. Other agencies throughout Texas will be conducting similar efforts on Thursday. According to Fulsom, “We have to truly understand the scope of the problem in order to improve our ability to plan and implement effective housing and service programs.” Fulsom says last year’s survey turned up 257 homeless people, including 55 children — and “there were many others we did not find that night.” Volunteer registration is now closed, but you can go to http://www.ethnn.org to learn more.