LOS ANGELES — With about two weeks before the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority conducts its annual homeless count, officials Monday encouraged people to volunteer across the county for the count.
What You Need To Know
- The point-in-time count is scheduled for Jan. 20-22
- Each January, thousands of volunteers join LAHSA to conduct the unsheltered count, covering more than 4,000 square miles across Los Angeles County
- The data collected informs how the rehousing system directs funding, housing and services throughout the region, according to LAHSA
- In addition to the unsheltered count, the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count also covers the youth and shelter count
The point-in-time count is scheduled for Jan. 20-22. In October, LAHSA began registration of volunteers with the goal of recruiting 6,500 people — and, as of Monday, there were 1,500 people registered.
While the figure is below the agency’s mark, LAHSA spokesman Christopher Yee told City News Service in an email sign-ups typically accelerate as the count dates approach. He added, “an additional 3,200 people will help ensure the job is completed smoothly.”…