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Volunteers needed for upcoming homeless count

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San Bernardino County is seeking volunteers to help with the official count of unsheltered individuals on Jan. 23 to collect data that will be used to determine how federal resources will be allocated.

The annual Point-In-Time Count (PITC) provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, which enables officials to track progress toward reducing homelessness and ensure resources are being directed where they are most needed. The annual count is crucial for securing grant funding to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

County employees, community groups, homeless service providers, stakeholders and volunteers will canvass cities, towns and unincorporated communities to count, survey and assist individuals whose primary nighttime residence is in a vehicle, park, abandoned building, transit center, riverbed or other unsheltered location. The information collected from the survey will be shared with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Individuals and organizations are highly encouraged to participate in the count. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have an Android or iOS smartphone to conduct the survey through a web-based app. Participants will be organized into groups and assigned to specific areas of the county. Walking will be involved, and personal transportation is required. Training is available in person and virtually to ensure everyone is prepared.

The deadline to volunteer is Jan. 17, 2025. To register, please visit our website at https://sbchp.sbcounty.gov/community-projects/point-in-time-count. For any questions related to the PITC, please call 909-501-0617 or email Claudia Doyle at claudia.doyle@hss.sbcounty.gov.

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