It does when you really add-up the probably under-counted increasing numbers of those who are unsheltered here in Mesa and in Maricopa County.
During the last four years 2014-2018 homelessness has increased 149%.
Use the SEARCHBOX on this blog to find out more how we're always "learning" and "planning" and taking vows to end homelessness, with some good results so far in a few instances but homelessness is getting worse. It's short on accomplishments.
Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The Point-In-Time Homeless Street and Shelter Count is an effort to learn more about the individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County and the entire country. In order to accomplish local and federal goals toward ending homelessness, we first need to know who is experiencing homelessness, where they are, and better understand the factors surrounding their homelessness.
Volunteers are needed to survey individuals experiencing homelessness in Mesa, so they can be provided with programs and services that will best fit their needs. No prior experience with the Homeless Count is needed!
Volunteer training sessions will be offered prior to the Count.
Then, volunteers will be sent out to their project location by 5:30 a.m. to begin the Homeless Count. Volunteers will be divided into groups of 3 to 4 people for each project location. Volunteers will be interviewing and surveying individuals in their project location that are experiencing homelessness.
Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation to assigned area.
Participants will be able to sign up individually or as a group.
> For registration, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0449afa829a0fc1-pointintime2
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We are accepting donations of hygiene/care packages to be given out during the Point-In-Time Count. We are aiming for gallon-sized bags to hand out, and we are open to what is donated!
To donate, please contact Emily Greco (contact information below).
Donations are needed by Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Some suggestions to include in the care packages:
Emily Greco
Point-In-Time Coordinator
480-644-5601
Bethany Freeland
Volunteer Coordinator
480-644-5432
For more information, visit
http://www.azmag.gov/Programs/Homelessness/Point-In-Time-Homeless-Count
During the last four years 2014-2018 homelessness has increased 149%.
Use the SEARCHBOX on this blog to find out more how we're always "learning" and "planning" and taking vows to end homelessness, with some good results so far in a few instances but homelessness is getting worse. It's short on accomplishments.
Point-In-Time Homeless Count
The Point-In-Time Homeless Street and Shelter Count is an effort to learn more about the individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County and the entire country. In order to accomplish local and federal goals toward ending homelessness, we first need to know who is experiencing homelessness, where they are, and better understand the factors surrounding their homelessness.
Volunteers are needed to survey individuals experiencing homelessness in Mesa, so they can be provided with programs and services that will best fit their needs. No prior experience with the Homeless Count is needed!
Volunteer training sessions will be offered prior to the Count.
- Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
- Salvation Army, Building 3, 241 E 6th St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Then, volunteers will be sent out to their project location by 5:30 a.m. to begin the Homeless Count. Volunteers will be divided into groups of 3 to 4 people for each project location. Volunteers will be interviewing and surveying individuals in their project location that are experiencing homelessness.
Volunteers must be able to provide their own transportation to assigned area.
Participants will be able to sign up individually or as a group.
> For registration, please visit:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0449afa829a0fc1-pointintime2
_________________________________________________________________________
We are accepting donations of hygiene/care packages to be given out during the Point-In-Time Count. We are aiming for gallon-sized bags to hand out, and we are open to what is donated!
To donate, please contact Emily Greco (contact information below).
Donations are needed by Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Some suggestions to include in the care packages:
- Socks
- Chapstick
- Combs
- Kleenex
- Band-Aids
- Hand warmers
- Waterless shampoo
Emily Greco
Point-In-Time Coordinator
480-644-5601
Bethany Freeland
Volunteer Coordinator
480-644-5432
For more information, visit
http://www.azmag.gov/Programs/Homelessness/Point-In-Time-Homeless-Count
