YouthCount2020

Each year, Philadelphia performs a Point-in-Time (PIT) Count in January of all homeless individuals living on the streets, unsheltered, or in temporary shelter housing. The PIT count engages concerned citizens and Philadelphia agencies working to eradicate homelessness to help estimate the size of the population in need of housing and critical life supports. The Point in Time Count in Philadelphia is partially funded and supported by the City of Philadelphia, Office of Homeless Services & the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The PIT count will take place this year on January 22, 2020 from 10:30 PM until 4:00 AM the next morning. Teams of volunteers led by experienced Outreach workers will walk the City of Philadelphia to collect the total number and characteristics of all unsheltered people. Given that homelessness can look much different for a young person than an adult, the Youth Count was created to help accurately capture the population of youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Philadelphia. The Youth Count will begin on January 23 at 4 AM.

The PIT and Youth Counts are dependent on the activism and efforts of volunteers so please consider joining us on the night of the 22 or the day of the 23!

The Youth Count is specifically recruiting volunteers for street teams (5am-10am, or 2pm-7pm), who can survey youth in the community about their housing. The Youth Count also recruits Youth Guides, youth 18-25 years old, who have lived experience with homelessness for Click here for full volunteer description, including responsibilities and requirements (link to description)

The PIT Count is recruiting volunteers on Jan. 22– 23 (10:30pm – 4am) for a number of roles including Team Leaders, Team Members, Event Staff and Peers. Click here to be redirected to the PIT Count volunteer Registration