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Homeless street outreach is the initial step in connecting or reconnecting homeless individuals to shelter and other needed services. This intervention is vitally important because it reaches chronically homeless persons who might otherwise avoid or be unaware of services. Currently, there are three street outreach teams in Pinellas County. They are key referral sources for Pinellas Hope, a 250-bed temporary shelter just north of Pinellas Park, which has taken hundreds of people off the streets since its opening in December 2007.

Survey Results   October 2008 September 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008
October's Survey Result
The current economic downturn is impacting many segments of American life. According to our homeless street outreach teams in Pinellas County, the number of homeless families has increased dramatically, and there are far too few emergency beds or supportive housing units to accommodate them. Election Day is fast approaching.
Which presidential candidate do you think has the best plan for addressing homelessness?
Result:
Barr - 0%
McCain - 20%
McKinney - 12%
Nader - 4%
Obama - 64%
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September's Survey Result
Public feeding of homeless and low-income people outdoors in St. Petersburg continues to draw the ire of many people, especially downtown business owners, residents and tourists. Opponents of the outdoor feeding say the free meals given to people in places like Williams Park and Mirror lake interfere with their businesses and lives. They point out that there are at least four soup kitchens within walking distance of downtown St. Pete. On the other hand, homeless advocates say that charitable organizations and individuals have been providing safe, nutritious meals to needy persons for many years, and it is neccesary to meet the needs of people who won't go to shelters or soup kitchens.
Do you think charitable organizations should be allowed to feed hungry people in public places?
Result:
71% - Yes
26% - No
3% - Not Sure
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July's Survey Result
This month, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, in an effort to trim its budget, is considering returning its homeless street outreach team (Deputy Tim Myers) to regular patrol duties. If this is enacted, there will no longer be a street outreach team in Lealman or at Pinellas Hope.
Should the Sheriff eliminate the street outreach team?
Result: 100% - No 0% - Yes [TOP]
June's Survey Result
Some funders are urging nonprofit service providers to merge with each other in order to raise the possibility of cost savings and revenue enhancement.
Do you feel mergers are the best way to accomplish these benefits?
Result: 25% - Yes 50% - No 25% - Not Sure [TOP]
May's Survey Result
• How would you rate the 2008 Awards Breakfast? 78% responded "Excellent" 22% responded "Good"

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