San Bernardino County is recruiting volunteers to participate in the 2025 Point-In-Time Count (PITC) of unsheltered individuals, scheduled for Jan. 23. The data collected will inform the allocation of federal resources to combat homelessness. For the second consecutive year, the count will also include offering real-time support services to the homeless, provided by volunteers working with multi-disciplinary county teams.
The annual PITC is a critical initiative for assessing the county’s homeless population, securing grant funding, and directing resources where they are most needed. It also serves as an opportunity for county departments and community partners to address homelessness by directly assisting vulnerable populations during the count.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have an Android or iOS smartphone to participate. They will be grouped and assigned to specific areas, where they will count, survey, and assist individuals staying in unsheltered locations such as vehicles, parks, abandoned buildings, and riverbeds. Training will be offered in person and online to ensure all participants are prepared. Walking and personal transportation will be required.
“The success of the annual count largely depends on city and community partnerships,” said Marcus Dillard, chief of the Office of Homeless Services (OHS). “I strongly urge the community to volunteer and help us make a meaningful impact in addressing homelessness.”
The survey information will be shared with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and will aid in tracking the county’s progress in reducing homelessness. Volunteers will use a web-based app to streamline data collection.
Those interested in volunteering can register at sbchp.sbcounty.gov/community-projects/point-in-time-count. For questions, call 909-501-0617 or email Claudia Doyle at [email protected].
The Office of Homeless Services works with community organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to create a comprehensive network of services for the homeless in San Bernardino County. For more information about OHS and the county’s Homeless Strategic Action Plan, visit homelesstohome.sbcounty.gov/
