San Bernardino officials are seeking volunteers for the 2025 Homeless Point-in-Time Count set for later this month, the city announced Friday.
The annual census of city residents experiencing homelessness is scheduled for Jan. 23 from 5:15 to 10 a.m. Participants will meet at the National Orange Show Gate No. 10, 930 S. Arrowhead Ave.
“Tackling homelessness with compassion and urgency remains a critical priority for San Bernardino,” Mayor Helen Tran said in a statement. “We call on our residents to stand together and be part of this meaningful effort to support those in need.”
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires the Point-in-Time Count to try to identify the number of unhoused people nationwide. The survey documents individuals living outdoors, in emergency shelters, transitional housing and safe havens.
The results of the count determine the amount of federal funding for programs and services that cities and counties receive.
Volunteers for the San Bernardino count will deploy in teams throughout the city tasked with locating and identifying unhoused individuals with the help of a mobile app. Participants also will distribute backpacks containing essential items to people they encounter.