Volunteers Needed for 2016 Point in Time Count of People Experiencing Homelessness in Philadelphia
For one night in January, those without a home become the center of a coordinated effort called the Point in Time Count. The annual count is part of a national measure coordinated by the City of Philadelphia Office of Supportive Housing and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with the Veteran’s Administration, Project HOME, Philadelphia’s homeless service providers, and volunteers!
Philly COUNTS is scheduled for January 27, 2016, 10PM to 3AM. The night will begin at Rodeph Shalom Synagogue, 615 N. Broad Street. Teams of 4-6 people will canvass a defined geographic zone. Any person spending the night of January 27th on the street will be counted on a tally sheet and asked if they would like to participate in a short survey. Information gathered will support efforts to end homelessness.
In order to make Philly COUNTS a success, we need your help! Trainings for new volunteers will be conducted throughout January.
How to Register:
1. Submit your information at the following link: bit.ly/PhillyCounts2016
2. Complete and email the attached volunteer registration form to [email protected].
Thank you so much for considering volunteering with Philly COUNTS!
Young people COUNT!
The PIT works to collect valuable population and demographic information on people who are 24 and younger living without a stable home. If you would like to get involved with Youth Count events, please visit http://www.valleyyouthhouse.org/events/youthcount/
Please feel free to email or phone the PIT Coordinator, Brigid McCloskey, at [email protected] or 215-880-7663 with ideas, concerns, or suggestions. You may also contact the Office of Supportive Housing at [email protected]. Please indicate “PIT Count” in the subject line of your email.
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