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City seeks volunteers for San Bernardino’s 2025 homeless count
San Bernardino Jan 04, 2025
An individual living in an encampment speaks with 2024 Point-in-Time Count participants. | Photo courtesy of the city of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino officials are seeking volunteers for the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time Count set for later this month, the city announced Friday.
The annual census of city residents experiencing homelessness is scheduled for Jan. 23 from 5:15 to 10 a.m. Participants will meet at the National Orange Show Gate No. 10, 930 S. Arrowhead Ave.
“Tackling homelessness with compassion and urgency remains a critical priority for San Bernardino,” Mayor Helen Tran said in a statement. “We call on our residents to stand together and be part of this meaningful effort to support those in need.”
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the Point-in-Time Count to try to identify the number of unhoused people nationwide. The survey documents individuals living outdoors, in emergency shelters, transitional housing and safe havens.
The results of the count determine the amount of federal funding for programs and services that cities and counties receive.
Volunteers for the San Bernardino count will deploy in teams throughout the city tasked with locating and identifying unhoused individuals with the help of a mobile app. Participants also will distribute backpacks containing essential items to people they encounter.
Registration is at sbchp.sbcounty.gov/community-projects/point-in-time-count. Volunteers must select the city of San Bernardino as the location to participate.
Officials said count volunteers may be anyone who is at least 18 years old and wants to help address homelessness in San Bernardino — social service providers, schools, faith-based organizations, businesses, civic and nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, individuals who are currently or formerly experiencing homelessness and community members.
All volunteers must have a smartphone or mobile device to download and use the PITC app. Attendance at one of 11 training sessions is also required. Training is offered during the day and evening and virtually or in-person Jan. 6-21. A calendar with training sessions is at sbchp.sbcounty.gov/events.
An in-person training session will take place Jan. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. Sixth St. in San Bernardino.
Officials said more information is available from the city’s Homeless Coordinator Gabriela Leon, 909-384-3372, ext. 3611, or leon_ga@sbcity.org.
