The City of Flagstaff is still in need of volunteers for the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count to occur Feb. 23-25. This documents counts the number of unsheltered people in Flagstaff and collects survey feedback to better understand and address the needs of the unsheltered population.
Trained City of Flagstaff and Coconino County employees, social service agencies and volunteers will join mobile outreach teams that will locate individuals, families and youth experiencing homelessness as well as staff booths to conduct surveys at libraries and various locations.
Volunteers interested in contributing to the success of the annual PIT count are encouraged to attend a virtual training Feb. 9 at 10 am A recording of the training will also be made available for later viewing.
Annual PIT counts are required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Local data collected during the count is shared at the local, state and national level to determine funding received by unsheltered services in Coconino County.
Those experiencing homelessness who complete the PIT survey are eligible for a participation incentive of five dollars in Better Bucks, a hygiene kit or a snack pack.
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