What Is WeALLCount?
- A count of ‘Unsheltered’ - persons on the street, in a car, or in a hand-built structure.
- A count of ‘Sheltered’ - persons in shelters and transitional housing.
- An in-depth, personal interview with at least 10% of those unsheltered.
- Click HERE for results.
When
- Unsheltered Count: Friday, January 27, 2011 – 5:00am and 8:00am.
- Sheltered Count: Same time – Completed with service/shelter providers.
- Interview/Survey: January 27 – February 3 (one week).
Background
- The process is mandated by the HUD.
- Counts take place across the country at the end of January.
- We partner with the Regional Continuum of Care Council (RCCC) and its affiliated agencies.
Why We Count
- People. Because there are 10,000+ individuals and families who experience homelessness annually in our County
- Funding. Results leads to millions in funds for local agencies
- Understanding. WeALLCount data leads to targeted services
- Knowledge. To provide agencies with important data on our homeless population – critical for federal and state grant applications
- Action. Awareness of the scope and the details of the problem provide the knowledge needed to act
- Results. Ending homelessness benefits EVERYONE
Contact
Jennifer Litwak, Manager of Projects and Development
Jennifer.Litwak@rtfhsd.org
(858) 292-7627 ext.16