Have you ever wondered how Homeward gets the data that supports its work? You can be a part of that effort this January 24th & 25th by volunteering at our winter 2018 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The PIT count is a regional census of people that are in staying in shelters and living outdoors.

We have about 250 volunteer slots available in our 5 shifts across the region. The winter PIT count will be an exciting two days where we will all have an opportunity to connect with our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.

The information that we gather will help inform networks and services that will help our neighbors get out of the cold and into stable housing. We have many community leaders across sectors signed up to help lead teams across the region, but we still need your help. We have opportunities to connect with people in shelters and people living on the streets.

Follow the link below and sign up today!

Our volunteers will survey individuals:

• at emergency shelters on January 24th

• in early AM and afternoon street outreach on Jan. 25

• St. Paul's Episcopal Church's lunch program on Jan. 25

• First Baptist Church's dinner program on Jan. 25

• In PM Outreach on Jan. 25

We are offering a training session for volunteers at the Richmond Public Library-Main Branch Auditorium downstairs at 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219:

• Monday, January 22 (5:45 p.m.-7 p.m.)

Note: Each volunteer only needs to attend one training session. There is no registration for the trainings.

Please note:

• we ask that volunteers bring smart phones (or tablets with data plans) to allow us to conduct the survey electronically

• all volunteers must be 18+

If you have questions about the event, please email Michael Rogers at mrogers@homewardva.org