We work together with the All Neighbors Coalition to end homelessness in Dallas and Collin Counties.​

Volunteer

The 2025 Point-in-Time count

The 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count is scheduled for the night of January 30, 2025. 

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

We need volunteers on January 30th to engage with our unhoused neighbors during the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) count. Volunteers are truly making a difference by participating in the count and contributing to our efforts to address homelessness in our community. Register today!

If you want to count in McKinney, please register here
If you want to count in Plano, please register 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. Once you sign up a Housing Forward staff member will reach out to confirm and answer any questions you may have. All care packages must be dropped off the week of January 13, 2025. As the date get closer, we will confirm a drop off location and time. 

The 2025 Point-in-Time count

Complete your Point-in-Time count training here.​

Kickoff Locations

Dallas 

 

Desoto

  • 9:00pm 
  • DeSoto Police Department – Training Room 
  • 714 E Belt Line Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115 

 

Mesquite 

  • 5:30pm 
  • City of Mesquite Housing & Community Division 
  • 1616 N Galloway Ave Mesquite, TX 75149

Plano

  • 7:00pm 
  • Plano Municipal Center 
  • 1520 K Avenue, Plano, TX 75074 
    • Please arrive by 6:45PM to check in 

 

Richardson 

  • 6:00pm  
  • Richardson Police Department 
  • 200 N. Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75081 

Point-in-Time count Resources:

Volunteer

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: