Why We Count
The annual Point-In-Time Count (PIT Count) is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the local Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) funding process to obtain a snapshot census of people experiencing homelessness in our community on one night in January. This funding provides permanent housing (i.e., Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Re-housing), supportive services, and planning funds to our community to assist people experiencing homelessness with greater self-determination. Most recently, the HUD CoC NOFO brought more than $46 million to our area in 2022.
The count includes people who, on the night of the count, are:
The PIT Count is an essential element in our effort to end homelessness, as the data gathered from this census shows us so much more than how many people are homeless in our community - we also learn more about who is homeless and why. The PIT Count presents a great opportunity to raise awareness of the myriad challenges our homeless citizens face, hear personal experiences from those experiencing homelessness, and demonstrate the compassion and generosity of our community!
When & Where
When: The official night of the 2024 Point in Time Count will be Monday, January 22, 2024, with count days scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday and a contingency plan for bad weather on Friday.
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather conditions, count days will now occur from Wednesday through Friday.
Where:
What this Means for You:
Training Information
2024 Point in Time Count Training Overview- This session is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills for participating in the 2024 PIT count. Here's what you can expect to learn:
Agencies funded by the CoC/YHDP NOFO are required to assign two volunteers for each designated date, while agencies not funded by CoC NOFO must allocate at least two volunteers for one specific day. Registration for the count is mandatory and should be completed independently from the training session registration. Training links can be found here and also below:
This training is MANDATORY for all partners of The Way Home and volunteers involved in the 2024 Point in Time Count. Please register using your work email or please input the name of your agency so we are aware of what agency you are associated with.
T-Shirt Pickup:
We encourage all volunteers to wear one of our The Way Home PIT Count T-shirts during the PIT Count. T-shirt pick-up schedule is TBD but will be announced soon. Only those who have registered to be part of the Point in Time Count and attended a PIT Count training can receive a T-shirt.
Registration Information
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2024 PIT COUNT IS NOW CLOSED!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Way Home’s Point in Time (PIT) Count. The PIT count registration for 2024 has now closed. If you are interested in volunteering or have any registration-related questions, please contact us at TWHPIT@homelesshouston.org.
When: The official night of the 2024 Point in Time Count will be Monday, January 22, 2024, with count days scheduled for Tuesday through Thursday and a contingency plan for bad weather on Friday.
Where:
What this Means for You:
Participation Requirements:
Agencies funded by the CoC/YHDP HUD NOFO must assign two volunteers for each designated date. Agencies not funded by CoC NOFO must allocate at least two volunteers for one specific day. Failing to participate in the PIT will result in your organization being considered non-compliant with The Way Home partnership requirements. Registration for the count is mandatory and should be completed independently from the training session registration. Training links can be found on our website in the training section of this web page. If you do not complete training, you will be removed from the final assignment list.
Special Instructions for Outreach Workgroup Agencies:
If your agency is part of the system outreach workgroup , please ensure that your teams do not choose a map. Instead, select "Region to be assigned." These agencies/groups include US Vets, the VA, SEARCH, AVE 360, Hope Haven, Houston Recovery Center, HOT Teams, The Harris Center, Star of Hope, The YAB (YHDP Team), and the Coalition for the Homeless. A special meeting with the outreach workgroup is taking place 12.19.23 – invites sent out by the Coalition Outreach Team.
Team Registration:
If you are registering as a team and wish to remain together and you run into any issues, please email twhpit@homelesshouston.org. In your email, include the names of your team members. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during registration, please reach out to twhpit@homelesshouston.org for assistance.
Participation Requirements
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:
PLEASE NOTE:
HANDLING INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Additional Information:
Need more information? Browse the tabs in this section of the CFTH website or contact twhpit@homelesshouston.org.
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