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Amador County
In person training:
No pre-registration required. Just show up. Thank you for your support!
January 15th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Sierra Wind Wellness
& Recovery Center
10354 Argonaut Ln. Jackson Ca. 95642
A stipend will be given to Amador volunteers helping with the count. Please contact Lesley Mace (209) 223-9215 or at lmace@atcaa.org if you have questions.
Tuolumne County
In person training:
No pre-registration required. Just show up. Thank you for your support!
January 15th
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuolumne County Enrichment Center
101 Hospital Road, Sonora, CA.
A virtual training is also available for those who can not make it in person:
January 16th, 10am - 11am.
Email equesto@atcaa.org for log in links or more information.
AMADOR
TUOLUMNE
Please click on the thumbnail of the county you live in to download the flyer and share with your partners, colleagues and anyone who may be interested in volunteering.
Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
What Is the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count?
The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a one-night count of people experiencing homelessness in the Central Sierra region. It includes individuals and families staying in shelters as well as those living in places not meant for human habitation, such as vehicles, encampments, or outdoors.
The PIT Count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is conducted annually for sheltered homelessness and every other year for unsheltered homelessness.
Why the PIT Count Matters
The PIT Count plays a critical role in our community’s response to homelessness:
• 📊 Helps secure federal and state funding
• 🏠 Guides local planning for housing and supportive services
• 📈 Tracks trends over time in homelessness
• 🤝 Strengthens collaboration among local agencies and partners
• 🧭 Ensures decisions are based on data, not assumptions
Every person counted represents a neighbor whose needs help shape future solutions.
When Does the PIT Count Take Place?
The PIT Count occurs each January on a single designated night.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
How the PIT Count Works
The count is coordinated by the Central Sierra Continuum of Care (CoC) in partnership with local service providers, outreach teams, and trained community volunteers.
The process includes:
1. Planning and training
2. Sheltered count conducted by participating providers
3. Unsheltered count conducted by outreach teams and volunteers
4. Data review and submission to HUD
All data collection follows HUD guidelines and prioritizes confidentiality, safety, and respect.
Volunteer for the PIT Count
Community volunteers are essential to a successful PIT Count.
Who Can Volunteer
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must attend mandatory training
• No prior experience required
What Volunteers Do
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Assist outreach teams during the unsheltered count
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Help administer surveys
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Support accurate and respectful data collection