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Pastors and outreach groups tell Aiken council winter outreach found 30–40 unsheltered people and request supplies
Summary
Faith leaders reported a recent point‑in‑time effort counted 30–40 people experiencing homelessness last night and requested supplies and support for warming shelters and referrals; presenters said churches are coordinating case work and called for more housing options.
Several faith leaders and outreach volunteers addressed the council during the non‑agenda public comment period about unsheltered residents and winter needs.
Pastor Bert Johnson of Lost Sheep Ministry told the council that volunteers conducting a point‑in‑time count "have already gotten around between 30 and 40 people that we've counted just last night," and urged donations of sleeping bags, hand warmers…
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