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The City of San Bernardino is asking members of the community to volunteer for its 2026 Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PITC), to be held on Thursday, January 22nd, from 5:15 am to 10:00 am. Participants will convene at the National Orange Show, Gate #10, located at 930 S. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino.
“San Bernardino is strongest when we care for one another,” said San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran. “The Point-In-Time Count gives us the opportunity to do just that by showing up and ensuring every homeless individual in our community is counted. I urge everyone to volunteer and make a real impact.”
The PITC is a Federally mandated activity created to identify the number of unhoused individuals throughout the nation. In addition to individuals living outdoors, the Count also includes individuals in emergency shelters, transitional housing and safe havens.
The results of the Count are used in determining funding allotments for programs and services in local communities. PITC surveys will occur throughout San Bernardino County on January 22nd.
“A complete and accurate count is essential to strategically address homelessness in the City,” said Cassandra Searcy, Deputy Director of Housing and Homelessness. “Volunteer participation is crucial for a successful Count, and we hope San Bernardino residents will once again turn out to be an important part of the solution.”
Volunteers will be deployed in teams throughout the City of San Bernardino to locate and identify unhoused individuals using a mobile app. They will also distribute backpacks filled with essential items to assist people they encounter.
To register to be a volunteer, please visit: https://sbchp.sbcounty.gov/
Volunteers may include anyone who would like to help address homelessness in San Bernardino, such as social service providers, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, local businesses, civic/nonprofit organizations, neighborhood associations, current and formerly homeless individuals, and community members.
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, have a smart phone/device to download and use the PITC App, and participate in a training session prior to the Count. The training is offered during the day and evening, both virtually or in-person between January 7 and January 20. Please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/
One of the in-person trainings will take place on Thursday, January 13th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, located at 555 W. 6th Street, in San Bernardino.
For more information, please contact City of San Bernardino Homeless Solutions Manager Gabriela Leon at (909) 998-2000 extension 2280 or leon_ga@sbcity.org.
