The purpose of #WeAllCount is to collect data on the needs of people experiencing homelessness in our community. This count also provides an excellent opportunity to increase awareness of homelessness and to spark action.
When is the next Count?
Our annual WeAllCount is typically scheduled for the last Thursday of January. Be sure to look out for our “Save the Date” announcement, which we plan to publish as early as August 2025 for the 2026 WeAllCount. Interested in volunteering? Recruitment begins in November 2025.
The 2025 Point-in-Time Count (WeAllCount) data will be published in May of 2025. Please refer to our Reports & Data page for more information.
What is the San Diego CoC’s census jurisdiction?
The San Diego Continuum of Care (CoC) serves the San Diego Region. To carry out this annual count, RTFH collaborates with various partners and local jurisdictions to conduct comprehensive surveys throughout the County. The collected data will then be reported out by the following five subregions to aid in local decision-making and planning:
- City of San Diego
- North County Inland
- North County Coastal
- South County
- East County
This map demonstrates the San Diego Continuum of Care jurisdiction for the #WeAllCount.
What does it take to put on a Count?
Each year to conduct the #WeAllCount it takes:
- 1,700 volunteers to survey those experiencing homelessness across the San Diego Region
- 6 months to prepare, recruit, and strategically plan to effectively collect data and train volunteers
- 3+ months to gather and analyze shelter data via HMIS and with outside shelter providers in San Diego
- Partnering with 6 Youth Homeless Service Providers to conduct the Youth Count across San Diego
- Partnering with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to collect data on those incarcerated the night of the count and were experiencing homelessness
- Leveraging volunteer support from 18 city jurisdictions within San Diego County
- Post #WeAllCount: 3+ months to clean and analyze data for federal and local reporting purposes
It truly takes a village. RTFH wants to thank you for your interest in learning more about our Annual #WeAllCount and we hope you take this time to consider volunteering.
How Can You Help?
The #WeAllCount is truly a regional effort with a number of roles that must be filled in order to successfully conduct and complete this required activity.
How to Volunteer
In November of 2025, RTFH will launch the #WeAllCount Volunteer portal. All interested volunteers can begin to register for their favorite deployment site at that time. Early registration is highly encouraged as certain deployment sites fill up very fast! Gather up your teams and get ready to be a part of an event that is more than just data collection, but brings the community together to track progress and helps to inform program and funding decisions on a local and national level.
Engage Counters
Engaged counters will walk or drive an assigned census tract area and will identify individuals or households to engage who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness (in a place not meant for human habitation like the streets or in a vehicle). Volunteers are deployed in teams led by a professional outreach worker (if available) or a seasoned volunteer for each count site.
Inform and Share
Spreading the word about the We All Count is critical, as it is how we find volunteers to help conduct the count as well as alert homeless individuals to the event as well. New 2026 WeAllCount flyers to come!
The PITC is an unfunded federal mandate and requires a significant amount of resources to complete. If you are unable to physically participate in one of the roles above or would like to help in addition to volunteering, please consider donating to support this important regional effort. To donate, please click here.
2026 #WeAllCount Volunteer Training
New Volunteer Training will be published for the 2026 WeAllCount once volunteer recruitment begins.
#WeAllCount Survey Tool
More information to come in the Fall of 2025.
