Homelessness is on the rise in the area, according to a census released by the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission. The number of homeless in C’ville, Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson has climbed from 156 to 175, though the number that are without any type of shelter has declined, thanks to People And Congregations Engaged in Ministry. 45% of the homeless people surveyed hold down full- or part-time jobs (but can’t save enough money for first and last month’s rent on an apartment), 5% have panhandled, 6% have received Social Security, and just 3% have received unemployment. Since last fall, PACEM has been taking in homeless men who would otherwise by denied entry to other facilities, a result of the gap between the Salvation Army (sobriety required) and the Mohr Center (serious intoxication required). John Yellig had the story in yesterday’s Progress.
Sideblog
- UVa has agreed to drop their ban on signs at athletic events in the face of a threatened wide-scale protest. #
- Here's a previously-promised PSA: Lethal Wrecker is now named "Cavalier Wrecker." #
- The women in my life think it's awesome that Sephora is opening up in Fashion Square. Woo. Hoo. #
- James runs down the best stuff scheduled for this year's Film Fest for Nailgun. #
- Halsey Minor says his Downtown Mall hotel is opening next summer. #
- Remember, moped owners: you've got to register that vehicle. #
- There's DNA evidence in the "Replacement Husband" case. Man, this thing is creepy. #
- Make your home energy efficient, get a one-time 50% city property tax break. #
- My friend Joe Stirt is in the NYT for his habit of working a treadmill. It turns out it's a trend. #
- With the Monticello visitors center having moved, the 20S C'ville/Albemarle visitors center is closing. #
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