(LaPorte, IN) - The new homeless shelter in LaPorte is going strong.

It’s at Christ Church at Indiana Ave. and Jefferson Ave.

Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski says 10 people were there

Monday night.

The shelter has been averaging from three to eight people a night since opening

in early January.

Pierzakowski says they’ve also helped more than 20 people find new homes and jobs and

get placed into treatment programs.

A requirement for staying more than one night is sitting down with Pierzakowski and her staff

to discuss what caused them to be homeless and agreeing to receive help.