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What is PiT Count and why does it matter?
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A Point-in-Time Count (PiT) & Survey is a coordinated one-night event engaging stakeholders, the sector and community members to enumerate (count) persons experiencing homelessness and ask a number of questions to obtain a snapshot of those experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness in the community.
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Mandated as part of federal Reaching Home funding, Homeward Trust, as Edmonton’s designated Community Entity, is responsible for coordinating Edmonton’s Point in Time Count in collaboration with, Red Road Healing Society as the designated Indigenous Entity, 7 Cities and sector partners and in accordance with the core standards outlined by the Reaching Home program.
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The PiT contributes to a local, provincial, and national index on homelessness trends over time, providing valuable information to help inform planning, program and service efforts to prevent and end homelessness.
The count adds additional depth and context to data available through other sources such as the By Name List of people experiencing homelessness.
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How is the data collected?
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To ensure the count is comprehensive, several strategies are used:
- Hundreds of volunteers will conduct a street count and voluntary survey along predetermined routes within city limits on October 10 between 4 and 10pm.
- Additional data points in our reporting, which will be made public when finalized, include:
- Occupancy data from various sources including; but not limited to, shelters, transitional housing, service and systems regarding the number of people in institutional settings (health facilities, corrections etc.) gathered over a 24-hr period.
- A visual count in parkland/ravine areas with outreach teams on Friday, October 11.
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Why should I volunteer and how can I sign-up?
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Volunteering provides an opportunity for community engagement through talking and listening to people experiencing homelessness enabling people to both help us collect the vital data needed and also gain an understanding of the many faces and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older and sign up here. Once accepted, all volunteers will receive training. More information can be found here.
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