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Ash Wednesday Point In Time Collection: Partnering to Protect the Least of These

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What is the Ash Wednesday PITC?

The Ash Wednesday Point In Time Collection (PITC) is an annual event that helps to estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness in a specific geographic area. The PITC involves counting and surveying unsheltered people on a single night in January. The data collected helps to inform policy decisions and allocate resources to address homelessness.

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The PITC is a collaborative effort between local governments, homeless service providers, and volunteers. On the night of the PITC, volunteers walk the streets and count the number of people sleeping outside. They also distribute surveys to unsheltered people to collect information about their demographics, health status, and service needs.

Why is the PITC important?

The PITC is an important tool for understanding the scope and nature of homelessness in a community. The data collected helps to:

Estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness
Identify the demographics of people experiencing homelessness
Understand the health and service needs of people experiencing homelessness
Inform policy decisions and allocate resources to address homelessness

How can I help?

There are many ways to help with the Ash Wednesday PITC. You can:

Volunteer to count unsheltered people
Distribute surveys to unsheltered people
Donate food or supplies to homeless service providers
Raise awareness of homelessness in your community

The Ash Wednesday PITC is an important event that helps to raise awareness of homelessness and provide essential data to decision-makers. By working together, we can help to ensure that everyone has a safe and stable place to call home.

For more information about the Ash Wednesday PITC, please visit the HUD Exchange website.

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