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Organizations holding Point In Time Count event on Jan. 23 for homeless population

Photo courtesy of Wyoming 211

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Multiple organizations and volunteers will be conducting Laramie County’s Point In Time Count on Jan. 23 throughout Cheyenne.

The Point In Time is an unduplicated count of the homeless population on a single night in January. The Department of Housing and Urban Development defines literal homelessness as living in a place not meant for human habitation, an emergency shelter or some transitional housing programs. People at risk of becoming homeless — such as those staying with friends or family or staying in a motel — are not included in this count. 

The state of Wyoming is mandated by HUD to organize the PIT Count in January. While helping to determine the scope of homelessness, the Point In Time Count event raises public awareness, promotes collaboration across the region, provides needed demographic and survey data and helps organizations apply for increased housing funds as a community. 

Flyer courtesy of Wyoming 211

The event is run mostly by volunteers who organize the count and survey and ensure each count is compliant with HUD guidelines. A resource fair will occur from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 23 at the First United Methodist Church, 108 E. 18th St. Everyone surveyed will receive a hot lunch provided by the Salvation Army, information about other community resources and an outreach bag filled with warm gear, food/snacks and hygiene products. The event is free.

For more information, reach out to Dawn Cranmore with Recover Wyoming at 307-421-7261.  


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