FLAGSTAFF — The annual Point in Time Count (PIT) will take place next week, starting on the night of Jan. 23 throughout the City of Flagstaff. This count documents the number of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time and is conducted across the county.
Local data collected during the annual PIT Count measures progress at local and national levels related to preventing and ending homelessness. Information gathered from the surveys can help raise awareness about the challenges faced by people who are experiencing homelessness in the community. Data from this count is shared on the local, state and national level to determine funding for homeless services throughout Coconino County. This count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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.
Each person experiencing homelessness who completes this survey is eligible for a participation-incentive which is five dollars in Better Bucks and includes an all-day bus pass.
The success of this count is dependent on community volunteers. For more information or to sign-up as a volunteer please contact Leah Bloom with the City of Flagstaff at (928) 213-2752 or LBloom@flagstaffaz.gov.