CAÑON CITY, Colo. (KOAA) — Homelessness in Cañon City isn't being tackled by one group alone. An organization, Loaves and Fishes Ministries, states that it's a community effort where people, organizations, and volunteers work together.
News5 followed a day with the street outreach team from Loaves and Fishes Ministries. The team loaded their car with supplies, including snacks, water, socks, and Narcan.
"We pass out Narcan to almost everybody, anybody," said Yvette Sheets, Street Outreach Program Director.
Sheets says the team usually stops by grocery store parking lots, under bridges, public parks, and areas along the creek.
The team hands out food and water. Its ultimate goal extends beyond distributing supplies. It's about helping people take the next steps out of homelessness.
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