Point-In-Time (PIT) Count & Homeless Outreach Network
Quick Access:
- Volunteer Sign-Up Form (link to current year form)
- Homeless Resource Guide (open attachment)
- Meeting Dates (link to calendar)
- Event Info (link to PIT Count flyer or event page)
Name of the Initiative Supporting Annual Homelessness Data Collection & Outreach:
Point-In-Time (PIT) Count & Homeless Outreach Network
Purpose:
The Point-In-Time (PIT) Count is an annual event held at the end of January to identify and count individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Salem County. It is part of a nationwide effort led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In Salem County, the event is coordinated by the Salem County Inter Agency Council of Human Services in collaboration with local providers, volunteers, and community groups.
Beyond gathering essential data, PIT Count Day also provides a space for outreach — connecting participants to housing, food, health care, legal aid, and other vital services.
What are the benefits of participating?
- Directly support individuals and families in crisis.
- Help collect critical data used to inform policy and funding decisions.
- Build relationships with community partners and residents.
- Gain hands-on experience in outreach, engagement, and trauma-informed service delivery.
- Strengthen advocacy efforts by putting faces and stories to the issue of homelessness.
Funded Programs
- PIT data supports funding applications for HUD and state homelessness programs.
- It informs resource allocation for emergency shelter, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing initiatives.
Network Documents
- Volunteer Training Packet
- Outreach Guide
- Past PIT Count Reports
- Event Flyers and Outreach Materials
- Resource Directories
- Meeting Agendas and Planning Notes
