Contra Costa Health Seeking Volunteers To Count Homeless People

What is the Point in Time Count? 

• The Point in Time (PIT) Count is a snapshot of the number of families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Contra Costa on ONE night.
• This count is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for all communities receiving their homeless service funding.
• This information is used to decide how much funding communities get to help with homelessness.

What Am I Being Asked to Do? 

• Volunteer to be part of a one-day, county-wide project to count unsheltered people in Contra Costa
• Work in a pair (with someone you know or you can be paired with someone)
• Either drive (if you have a car), or capture data on an iPhone-based app while your partner drives
• Choose the area where you will do the count (with some limitations)

When Do You Need Me? 

• The week of January 13 for one (1) two-hour IN-PERSON volunteer training. You will select when/where you want to do the training when you register. Central, East and West county locations are available.
• PIT Count: Thursday, January 30 from 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

How Do I Sign Up? 

• Please sign up using the Volunteer Registration