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Local service leaders tell council homelessness and overdose numbers are rising
Summary
Service providers and residents told the council that C4 Impact is housing 32 people (21 adults, 11 children) and that Aiken County reported 250 overdoses and seven fatalities last month; speakers urged more housing and treatment options.
At the Feb. 9 Aiken City Council meeting, local service providers and residents urged continued support for housing and treatment as they described rising need across the county.
Lex Perry, pastor of C4 Impact Ministries, told council his program currently houses 32 people, up from 26 the prior month, and that 21 are adults and 11 are children. Perry said C4 Impact is focusing on bridging residents into permanent housing and working…
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