Hammond hosts public hearing on federal money for homelessness
Attendees said the federal money should go towards supporting existing shelters, creating new shelters and coordinating resources. John J. Watkins...
Attendees said the federal money should go towards supporting existing shelters, creating new shelters and coordinating resources. John J. Watkins, file, The Times HAMMOND — With shelters and nonprofits sprinkled across the Region, accessing homelessness resources in Lake County can be a difficult task, especially for someone in crisis. Elena Luna Magallanes works with the Autism Society of Indiana as the northwest area assistant manager for direct care services. There is no specific homelessness resource coordinator, so she often faces barriers when connecting people with housing.