PINAL COUNTY POINT-IN-TIME Homelessness Count Scheduled

by | Jan 10, 2024 | local Events

PINAL COUNTY POINT-IN-TIME HOMELESS COUNT SCHEDULED

Volunteers and Donations Sought

Preparations are underway in Pinal County for the Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count.  The key to the success of the PIT County is the participating volunteers who conduct the count.  The Count is an annual street count to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in Pinal County during a given point in time. This count is part of an important national effort to identify the extent of homelessness throughout the country. The count includes a brief survey to find the needs of those experiencing homelessness in the community. The Pinal County Coalition to End Homeless (PCCEH) coordinates the count.

The PIT Count is scheduled to take place from January 24 through January 29, 2024. Training will be provided to all volunteers prior to the count. This will include additional information, the survey questions and assignments to specific areas. Everyone must be trained in order to take part. The training is scheduled to take place 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 17 at the Casa Grande Police Facility, 373 E. Val Vista Blvd., Casa Grande. Virtual training is also available. Join the training via Zoom by accessing https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82456399410?pwd=Ttz6MDv4Ts6i59zk1S6chIaJQbUPmn.1 Meeting ID: 824 5639 9410, Passcode: 993238

On the morning of the days of the count, volunteers will go to a specific assigned area to interview people experiencing homelessness and complete surveys. Volunteers are encouraged to conduct the count more than one day in the community.

The following individuals are coordinating the count in their communities. Please contact them as soon as possible to volunteer.  Volunteer leads for other areas are needed.  They are Kearny, Tri-Community Area (Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle), Maricopa, Hidden Valley and Stanfield.

Let the PIT Community Leaders know of your intention to help count ahead of time or the day of the training:

Call Suzanne Payan for any other questions on the count to 520-466-1112..

CAN’T VOLUNTEER…OTHER WAYS TO DONATE:

Other ways the public can help make the PIT a success is by donating $10 gift cards, jackets, blankets, beanies, gloves, socks, hygiene products and water to provide to those responding to the surveys. These items would be provided to those willing to respond to the surveys.

Donations can be dropped off at:

  • CG Helps Resource Center, 350 E. 6th, Casa Grande, 520-483-0010
  • City of Casa Grande, 510 E. Florence Blvd, Casa Grande 520-421-8600
  • RAZE Coolidge Office, 381 W. Central Ave., Coolidge, AZ, 520-510-9416
  • Genesis Resource Center, 564 N. Idaho R., Apache Junction, 480-371-9117
  • CAHRA, 109 N. Sunshine Blvd., Eloy 520-466-1112

Request info from Pam Kavathas, where items can be dropped off?  Certified Senior Advisor, San Tan    Area, 480-309-1577 pamkavathas@gmail.com

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