Volunteers needed for Jan. 30 point-in-time count

The Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care is a group of agencies and individuals that have a shared purpose to help address the needs of those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Homeless Services Continuum of Care consists of social service providers, nonprofit agency staff, faith-based organizations, concerned community members; and Health and Human Services Agency staff. It will be conducting its annual unsheltered Point-In-Time Count on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 30.

The Point-In-Time Count is a requirement of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and is required for all entities in Mendocino County to be eligible for expanding federal and state funding for housing and homeless services for those in our local community.

The data received through this count will also help our local community to identify needs and develop planning to address those persons experiencing homelessness throughout Mendocino County.

Volunteers are needed on the coast and inland to work in teams, to count children, families and individuals experiencing street-level homelessness.

For detailed information on the count or for information on how to attend a training in your area, visit handupnothandoutmendo.com/mendocinocounty- homeless-services-continuumof-care.

If you would like to volunteer on Jan. 30, please sign up by contacting Garry Colson at 707-4637743 or colsong@mendocinocounty.org.