On January 26th, 2016, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness is asking individuals across the state to take part in the largest national data collection event on homelessness of the year. The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is an important annual exercise to estimate the total number of homeless on a given night across Connecticut and the country.
Participating in the Point-in-Time count also offers an opportunity for volunteers to participate in the fight to end homelessness in a meaningful way. The PIT is required by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop the data crucial to assessing the success of current programs, progress made nationally in the fight to end homelessness, and to determine future resource allocations for the upcoming year. For those experiencing homelessness, the Count offers a chance for them to connect with volunteer surveyors who can record their needs, and add them to the community registries for housing resources and toward the services and supports that that can end their homelessness. Connecticut’s 2015 Point-in-Time Count showed substantial progress in efforts to end homelessness, with overall homelessness in Connecticut is down 10% compared to 2013 and people living on the streets down by 32%.
Volunteering to participate in the PIT allows you to be part of Connecticut’s great progress built from the community support, great partnerships, and reliable up-to-date data that powers our efforts to end homelessness. The success of the Point-in-Time Count depends on the participation of of volunteers. CCEH is asking individuals from across the state to join the effort Tuesday, January 26th. Volunteer your time to show your commitment and build momentum toward ending homelessness.
Ending homelessness is possible. Connecticut has made significant progress and the goals of 2016 are within reach. With your support to collect the most reliable data, we will continue to build momentum. Together, we can bring an end to homelessness in Connecticut.
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