The Community Health Council of Lebanon County Monday, Jan. 6, announced the Point-In-Time Count, known as PIT, will be held the afternoon and evening of Jan. 22, 2025, and concluding mid-morning on Jan. 23rd.
Teams of volunteers will canvas designated areas around the county to connect with unsheltered individuals and families, according to officials. A PIT Count provides an estimate of homelessness in a community by tallying those who are unsheltered on a specific night.
“The Point-In-Time Count is an excellent opportunity to ensure that we are receiving the right amount of aid to provide the support needed in Lebanon County by making that human connection and reminding folks that there is help available,” Mike Ritter, Lebanon County Coalition to End Homelessness Co-Chair, said in a release Monday.
The snapshot helps communities measure their progress in reducing homelessness and connect people in need to services. The last PIT Count was held August 2024.
Organizers are asking for volunteers to help with the PIT Count. Individuals and teams are encouraged to sign up at communityhealthcouncil.com/homelessness/pit-count .