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2020 Point-In-Time Homeless Count
January 23, 2020 @ 9:00 pm - January 24, 2020 @ 3:00 am CST
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2020 POINT-IN-TIME HOMELESS COUNT
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is looking for volunteers for the 2020 Point-In-Time Homeless Count on Thursday, January 23rd, from 9:00 pm – 3:00 am. Please join us and make a difference!
The Point-In-Time Homeless Count provides DFSS and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development with a “snapshot” of Chicago’s homeless population. Collecting the data every year allows Chicago to demonstrate the need for funding, helps with service and resource planning, and raises public awareness about homelessness.
During the hours of the count, the City shelters conduct a tally and survey of every homeless person while volunteers canvass streets and public spaces. Volunteers will be placed in teams and assigned to specific areas of the city to look for homeless persons. Volunteers may have an opportunity to interview homeless persons to gather data about street homelessness.
Individuals must be 18 years of age to volunteer. For more information on volunteering, click here. If you would like to volunteer, please click here to register. Thank you to all who are able to assist with this important service to our city!