In Porter County, a recent study revealed that on a single day there were 154 families and individuals who were homeless. There were 148 children in the families counted. From these numbers, 68% had been homeless for 30 days or less, and for 84%, this was their first time being homeless. The numbers shown represent the homeless adults and children staying in shelters. The numbers do not reflect those living in their cars, local parks, or those who are living one or two nights at a time in the homes of family and friends.
For 11 years Housing Opportunities, Inc. has served the homeless and those at-risk of homelessness in both Porter and LaPorte Counties. Today, HOI has 122 apartments and a team of caseworkers and counselors that are working to end and prevent homelessness altogether. And you can help!
Join Housing Opportunities, Inc. and sponsors Triangle Liquors and Trail Inn Liquors of Valparaiso for the 4th Annual Spring Tasting on May 14, 2011, 6:00 to 9:30 pm, at the Old Town Banquet Center, 711 Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. Enjoy the best of wines, beers, and spirits, along with an auction and door prize. Tickets are $40 each or $75 a couple, and can be purchased online at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=housingopp. You can also purchase tickets by dropping by the new headquarters for Housing Opportunities, Inc. at 2001 Calumet Ave. in Valparaiso, or at Triangle Liquors or Trail Inn Liquors in Valparaiso. Tickets will be $50 each on May 14th, the day of the event.
Any questions? Please contact Kevin Feldman, Housing Opportunities, Inc. at (219) 252-5379.
Please visit Housing Opportunities’ website at www.housing-opportunities.com. 