Homeless Increase From 2011

The number of homeless people in Muskingum County is on the rise. On January 24th the Muskingum County Continuum of Care held a Point-in-Time homeless count. Homeless count volunteer and Zanesville Attorney Patrick Skillter says there were 25 unsheltered homeless people in the County and 42 people living in homeless shelters and transitional housing, for a total of 67 homeless people in Muskingum County. Last year the total homeless was 64. Skillter says the volunteer group also used the count as an opportunity to help. Participants handed out backpacks filled with blankets, warm clothing, nonperishable food and other useful items. If you would like to become a volunteer and help the organization contact the Zanesville Salvation Army.