Whatcom County fears another year of record deaths for homeless people
Posted on AllSides July 17th, 2024
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So far, 2024 is on track to set a record for the fifth consecutive year in the Washington county. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Nationwide, 20 homeless people die every day. In Whatcom County, the number is up to two people per week, and the trends don't look good. Outreach worker Cheri Johnson checks in on homeless folks getting a meal at Bellingham's Faith Lutheran Church. They're people she calls friends — and said...