Homeless outreach teams work to reach individuals in need of help

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission's Outreach Team is working to help individuals with resources, but they say the weather has made it more difficult. Staff say cooler temperatures reduce individuals willingness to go out and seek aid.

CVRM sets up a portable shower trailer and table with supplies on Fridays at churches in Indio. On Friday, the team was set up at Trinity Baptist Church.

Staff say they tend to see up to 20 people in the four hours they're at the church, but during cooler days like Friday they only see between one to five. Many of the people they help are individuals they've reached out to by driving around the city.

Stay with News Channel 3 at 5 p.m. to hear from staff about what they're doing to help homeless individuals during cooler weather.