Linfield Students Participate in Homeless Count

Associated Press

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A late January survey of shelters in Yamhill County found more than 600 people considered homeless under federal guidelines, up from 364 a year earlier. Social service workers say one reason for the difference may be a more methodical and ambitious count this year.

The count used more than 75 volunteers including Linfield College students.

They found fewer than expected in known transient camps but said cold weather or recent flooding may have influenced that, causing some people to stay in cars or with friends. Previous counts in Yamhill County have ranged widely.