A starting point to help those in Amarillo experiencing homelessness begins now.
The Point in Time Count (PIT) is led by the City of Amarillo (COA) Community Development Department and the Amarillo Continuum of Care. PIT is a volunteer effort consisting of individuals going throughout the city during a 24-hour period to count the homeless population and conduct a survey. The PIT Count is scheduled for January 31.
“The PIT Count is vital in providing an accurate representation of not only the number of unhoused individuals and families in Amarillo, but also helps determine the needs and resources necessary to provide aid to our unhoused neighbors,” said COA Grant Monitor for Community Development Angela Snow. “The success of the PIT Count depends on volunteers – and we greatly appreciate how Amarillo responds when helping the homeless community.”
The PIT Count is conducted by volunteers from local non-profit organizations and the community. Training sessions are available at the Simms Building, 808 S. Buchanan.
- Wednesday (January 15), 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (January 16), 10 a.m. to noon. Thursday (January 23), from 10 a.m. to noon and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Online signup for the PIT Count is available at:
amarillopard.typeform.com/to/c53FmeaQ
The PIT Count helps provide agencies with valuable information to help address the needs of the homeless population, in addition to funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
For more information on how to help or volunteer for the PIT Count, contact Snow at (806) 378-6285 or at angela.snow@amarillo.gov
Also for more information contact City of Amarillo Media Relations Manager Dave Henry at (806) 378-5219 or by email at David.Henry@amarillo.gov
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