MONROE — The Green County Housing and Homeless Prevention Coalition along with Southwest CAP will be holding its semi-annual homeless count on July 25. 

All communities across the nation utilizing HUD funds for homeless and housing programs are required to conduct a count of unsheltered and sheltered individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness during a designated 24-hour period in their area.

Volunteers will be out in the community looking for individuals and/or families who are experiencing homelessness, providing outreach and obtaining information necessary for the count. Anybody who fits this criterion and are not contacted or want to remain anonymous should call 571-4672.

The collected data will assist the community in understanding the scope and size of the local homelessness, engage in program and service development and apply for state and federal funding.

Southwest CAP and Local Continuum are committed to eliminating homelessness and improving housing options in Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Richland Counties.

For more information, call Michelle Friedrich at 935-2326 ext. 203.