The 2026 Point-in-Time count
The 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) count is scheduled for the night of January 22,2026.
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
We need volunteers on the evening of January 22, 2026 to help us take a census of neighbors experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties. This census helps us understand important trends in our community. Volunteers are truly making a difference by participating in the count and contributing to our efforts to address homelessness in our community. Register today!
Need More Information?
The count will begin with a brief kick-off meeting near your assigned geographical area, around 7:00 pm. The count will start at 8:00 pm and continue until you have finished canvassing your designated area.
We recommend volunteering with a friend or group of friends for the event. If you volunteer individually, we can assign you to a group.
The week of the count, you will receive an email with your kick-off event location, where you will receive your specific geographic assignment. To ensure you feel prepared to participate in the count, Housing Forward will send you a brief training video in January. You will learn what to expect, tips for approaching survey participants, and the steps to follow during the count.
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to info@housingforwardntx.org. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
The Point in Time (PIT) count is essential for our community, so thank you for volunteering! Register to volunteer here!
Care Packages
We are in need of gender-neutral care packages for the PIT count. Individuals or organizations are welcome to donate assembled care packages to Housing Forward. We need care packages across Dallas and Collin counties, so you can select a drop-off location that is most convenient for you. All care packages must be dropped off by January 16, 2026. If you have any questions, please email info@housingforwardntx.org.
Complete your Point-in-Time count training here.
Kickoff Locations
Information on Kickoff Locations coming soon!
Dallas
- 7:00pm
- First United Methodist Church
- 1928 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
- Register here: https://housingforward.pointintime.info/
South Dallas
- 7:00pm
- Harmony CDC
- 6969 Pastor Bailey Dr., Dallas, TX 75237
Desoto
- 9:00pm
- DeSoto Police Department – Training Room
- 714 E Belt Line Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115
Irving
- 5:30pm
- City of Irving – City Hall
- 825 W. Irving, Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Plano
- 7:00pm
- Plano Police Department
- 909 14th St, Plano 75074
- Please arrive by 6:45PM to check in
Richardson
- 6:00pm
- Richardson Police Department
- 200 N. Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081
Wylie
- 5:30pm and 8:30pm
- The Cross Church Event Center
- 200 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
McKinney and Mesquite
Volunteer Opportunities for this site are full.
Point-in-Time count Resources:
Volunteers play a critical role in ending homelessness. Housing Forward accepts volunteers for major events throughout the year, including:
Housing Forward encourages you to connect with members of our All Neighbors Coalition for additional ways you can connect with volunteer opportunities throughout Dallas and Collin Counties:
- 1 New Life Veterans Ministry
- A Twist of Faith Outreach
- Aetna Better Health
- After8toEducate
- AGAPE Resource and Assistance Center
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation
- AIDS Services of Dallas
- AIN
- American GI Forum National Veterans Outreach Program
- Arapaho United Methodist Church
- Ark of Hope
- Austin Street Center
- Baylor Scott & White Health
- Bella House
- Body and Soul Homeless Ministry
- Bring the Light Ministries
- Brother Bill’s Helping Hand
- CARDBoard Project
- Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ
- Catholic Charities of Dallas
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
- Circle Ministries to the Homeless – Street Outreach
- City House
- City of Coppell
- City of Dallas, Office of Homeless Solutions
- City of Frisco
- City of Garland
- City of Irving
- City of McKinney
- City of Mesquite
- City of Plano
- City of Refuge Ministries
- City of Richardson
- City of University Park
- Code Pink Productions
- Collin County Homeless Coalition
- Community Lifeline Center
- Community Network Alliance Group
- Congregation Shearith Israel
- Cottman Charities & Enterprises Incorporated
- Dallas College
- Dallas County Health and Human Services
- Dallas Furniture Bank
- Dallas Hope Charities
- Dallas Life
- Dallas Public Library
- D.F.W. Economic Solutions
- DFW Housing Initiative
- Dominium
- Downtown Dallas Inc.
- Elevate North Texas
- Endeavors
- Entryway
- Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration
- Family Gateway
- Family Promise of Collin County
- Fighting Homelessness
- Fillmore Management Group
- First Unitarian Church Dallas
- First United Methodist Church Dallas
- Friendship West Baptist Church
- Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support
- GLOWS
- Goodwill Industries of Dallas
- Grand Prairie Homeless Outreach
- Groundwork DFW
- Harmony CDC
- Home Point
- Hope Restored Missions
- Hopeful Solutions
- Hope’s Door New Beginning Center
- Humanity Support USA
- In My Shoes
- Incarnation House
- Interfaith Family Services
- Jonathan’s Place
- Journey to Dream
- K-Nation Group
- Kessler Park United Methodist Church
- Legacy Cares
- Legacy Education and Advancement Program
- Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
- Level Pathways
- LifeChange Housing Associates
- LifePath Systems
- Many Helping Hands
- Mental Health America of Greater Dallas
- Metro Relief
- Metrocare Services
- Metrocrest Services
- MINT Foundation
- Mosaic Family Services
- New Friends New Life
- Nexus Recovery Center
- North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
- Northway Christian Church
- Oak Lawn United Methodist Church
- Our Calling
- Our Friends Place
- Our Hannah’s House
- Parkland Community Health Plan
- Parkland HOMES
- Project Lorenzo
- Promise Hill Project
- Rainbow Days
- Recovery Resource Council
- Samaritan Inn
- Seasons of Change
- Shared Housing Center
- Shepherd Inn – The Inn Recovery Community
- Shiloh Place
- St. Vincent de Paul Society – Holy Family of Nazareth
- St. Vincent de Paul – Holy Trinity
- St. Vincent de Paul Society – St. Mark
- STORM Center of Hope & Service
- Streetside Showers
- Tapestry Ministries
- Temple Shalom
- Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation
- The Bethel Project
- The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
- The Family Place
- The Haven Texas
- The Human Impact
- The Lullaby House
- The Salvation Army
- The Stewpot
- The Turn Around Agenda
- The Way Back
- The Wright Cause Urban Youth Conservation
- Town of Addison
- TRAC (Transition Resource Action Center)
- Transcend STEM Education
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U-Nique Purpose Inc
- Under1Roof
- United Way Metropolitan Dallas
- Upward and Onward
- Viola’s House
- Vogel
- Volunteers of America Texas
- Well Community
- Wellness Center for Older Adults
- White Rock Center of Hope
- Women Empowering Women