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

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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!

Register here
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. 

Sign Up Here

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 

 

Harmony CDC

  • 6:30pm 
  • Concord Church – First Step Room 
  • 6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas, TX 75237 

 

Irving

  • 5:30pm 
  • City of Irving – City Hall
  • 825 W. Irving, Blvd, Irving, TX 75060 

 

McKinney 

  • 5:30pm 
  • Salvation Army – McKinney 
  • 600 Wilson Creek Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75069 

Mesquite 

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

 

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 

Point-in-Time count Resources:

Best Practices and Safety Tips
Counting Us Guide
Survey Process
Observation Count Tips

Volunteer

Volunteers play a critical role in ending homelessness. Housing Forward accepts volunteers for major events throughout the year, including:

Point-in-Time (PIT) Count

Point-in-Time (PIT) count, our annual census of our unhoused neighbors, a requirement under Federal Law, helps communities understand the extent of homelessness, changing trends, and the measure of their success.

Inclement Weather

Across Dallas and Collin Counties, we experience inclement weather episodes that are particularly challenging for our unhoused neighbors. Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition ensure that our homeless response system is prepared to shelter our neighbors during harsh weather conditions.

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:

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