North Central Florida Point-in-Time Count begins January 28

Press release from Task Force Fore Ending Homelessness

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The North Central Florida Continuum of Care (CoC) is set to commence the 2025 Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, an initiative aimed at documenting and understanding the scope of homelessness across the region. This year’s PIT will take place from January 28 through January 30, operating daily between 5:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. at various locations across Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, and Putnam Counties. 

The PIT Count is part of a nationwide effort mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and executed by local CoCs. Over three days, 130 trained volunteers, along with CoC staff and public safety personnel, will engage with individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Using a digital survey tool, they will collect a wide range of data. The findings will be compiled into a comprehensive public report to inform policy enhancements and improve service efforts.

Keanna Johnson, CoC Director, said, “The Point-in-Time Count is more than just a data collection effort—it’s a powerful opportunity to engage with our community and understand the challenges faced by our neighbors. Together, we can use this knowledge to drive meaningful solutions and create pathways to housing stability for everyone in our community.”

  • I hope they start by asking what they feel is the reason for their being homeless.
    Taxes?
    Utilities?
    Don’t feel like working?
    Easier to panhandle?

  • I much prefer articles when PIT = Precision Immobilization Technique: bumper cars B fun, instructive and hopefully salutory for the general driving public. Pit=Point-in-Time (PIT) Count just reminds us how destructive the “we’ll take care of you and maybe also your drug dependency” culture has been to people who otherwise probably could have been constructive citizens.

  • What kind of digital tool will be used for collection of data?

  • Should ban together and end this unfortunate and unnecessary tragedy amongst our communities in all the world. I was homeless not by choice.

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