The Erie City Mission has visited nearly 400 homeless encampments in the past year, highlighting the growing issue of homelessness in the area.

The outreach ministry of the Erie City Mission conducts visits to encampments three times a week, aiming to connect with individuals in need and offer assistance.

Rob O'Connell, Outreach Coordinator at the Erie City Mission, emphasized the importance of making personal connections with the homeless community, stating, "I want them to know that they matter. That they matter to God, that they matter to us, they're important, they're not forgotten and they're cared for."

O'Connell has been involved in helping the homeless community for nearly 20 years and noted that the severity of the issue continues to increase each year. The mission's teams enco

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