Hundreds of volunteers will fan out throughout San Bernardino County on Thursday for the annual Point-in-Time Count to assess the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness.
The PIT Count provides insight into the county’s homeless population, which enables officials to track progress toward helping people off of the streets and make sure resources are directed where they are most needed, according to the county.
This year’s event will again feature the PIT Count Plus, officials said. The Office of Homeless Services will collaborate with other county agencies and community-based organizations to send outreach teams to eligible individuals experiencing homelessness who are willing to accept services and shelter on the day of the count.
Assistance with the counts will come from volunteers recruited by the county and local cities, social service providers, law enforcement, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, local businesses, civic groups, neighborhood associations and nonprofits.
“The results of the annual count are crucial for securing grant funding to assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless,” according to the county.
County Supervisors Joe Baca Jr., Jesse Armendarez, Curt Hagman and Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales were scheduled to participate in the count at various locations countywide.
The count’s command center is at the San Bernardino County Government Center in the Sage/Manzanita Room at 385 N. Arrowhead Ave. in San Bernardino.
