Homeless Point-In-Time Count

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Why: This effort helps to obtain a snapshot census of people experiencing homelessness in Ventura County on one night in January.
The count includes people who, on the night of the count, are:

• Sheltered (living in emergency shelters or transitional housing) or
• Unsheltered (staying outdoors or places not meant for habitation including vehicles, streets, parks, etc)

The PIT Count also presents a great opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges of homelessness, hear personal stories of those in our community and demonstrate the compassion of the Ventura County community.

What: Volunteers canvass the community in pairs and collect survey data through interviewing homeless persons.

Who: Volunteers must be 18 years or older and have the ability to walk distances in designated locations. A smart phone/device will be needed to download the Counting Us app for the survey. More information will be shared during the training.

For more information, visit
www.venturacoc.org or contact
Jennifer Harkey at #805-658-4342