Thank you 2024 PIT Count volunteers!
We had 160 volunteers on 36 teams who canvassed more than 500 square miles of suburban Cook County to connect with individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Volunteers also provided outreach materials to hundreds of community stakeholders to share with their neighbors experiencing homelessness.
The Point in Time (PIT) Count is a census of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires every Continuum of Care (CoC) in the country to conduct a PIT Count.
As the leader of the Cook County CoC, the Alliance coordinates the Unsheltered PIT Count for suburban Cook County. During this single night, volunteers canvass the streets in small groups and attempt to count every unsheltered person in suburban Cook County. The PIT Count improves the ability of the Alliance and homeless service providers to plan and implement efficient and effective services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
