On the last Wednesday in January and July of every year, Homeward and its volunteers partner with community outreach staff to conduct a Point-In-Time (PIT) Count of the number of people experiencing homelessness in our community on a given night.  Volunteers hand out donated supply kits and small gift cards in exchange for basic count information. Contact Kate Schaechter at kschaechter@homewardiowa.org if you're interested in being part of the next PIT Count! 

Upcoming PIT count = July 29-30, 2026

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Volunteer for a four hour shift during the 24 hour PIT count! ​​Training is required for anyone participating in PIT count operations. Training details will be released closer to the next PIT count.

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***If you have a group that would like to assemble supply kits, please use this supply list.

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