The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness just released the results of the 2013 Point in Time survey. Click here to view the survey results.

Some stats from the report:

• Literally homeless persons in 2013: 6,859
• Unsheltered persons in 2013: 512
• Single persons in emergency shelter: 2,459
• Single persons in transitional housing: 725

For single homeless adults:

• 7.8% have limited English proficiency
• 15.3% are U.S. military veterans
• 10.2% have a history of domestic violence
• 66.7% are chronically homeless

The report is presented in an easy-to-read and understand format. It’s not pages and pages of words, so take a look!

And, thank you again to everyone who participated in the 2013 Point in Time survey!

Point in Time 2013

Wednesday, January 30 Thursday, January 31 is the annual Point in Time survey, and Georgetown Ministry Center needs volunteers to help! Do you know where a homeless person sleeps at night? Are you willing to canvass the streets with us on the 30th 31st? If so, please read on!

What is the Point in Time?
The Point In Time survey is a coordinated, annual count of individuals and families in the region who are homeless.  This year, the count for unsheltered individuals will be conducted on Wednesday, January 30 Thursday, January 31, 2013, between 9:30pm and 2am.

Why is this survey done?
The information will be used to help determine the need for supportive services in the District. It will also help the District learn how homeless assistance organizations can better assist their clients.

What can I do to help?
There are two ways to help:

• If you know where a homeless individuals camps out at night, please let GMC staff know so that we can reach out to that person during the PIT survey. This will help us minimize the time we will have to spend walking around at night.
• Come by Georgetown Ministry Center at 9:30pm on Wednesday, January 30 Thursday, January 31 to help GMC staff canvass the streets. If possible, please let us know that you plan on volunteering that night so we can plan out teams. (Email Stephanie at stephanie@gmcgt.org or call 202-338-8301.)

This post has been edited to reflect the new PIT date.

Help us with our Point-in-Time Survey

Georgetown MInistry Center is coordinating the annual The Point-in-Time survey in the Georgetown area.  This is part of a nationwide effort to understand the expanse of homelessness in the U.S.  This year, the count for unsheltered individuals will be conducted on Wednesday, January 25, between 9:30pm and 2am.

OK, maybe you don’t want to come out on Wednesday night.  We know it will be cold but you can still help.  Do you know of a homeless person who has been spending the night in Georgetown?  Let us know.  We will try to find him or her the night of the Point In Time Survey.  We want to count everyone.

But if you are interested, join GMC staff and volunteers in canvassing the Georgetown area for homeless individuals. The aim is to collect a count of how many people are on the street in our area, completing a questionnaire for each person we meet on the street.

Want to participate? Call or email (202)338-8301 ask for Roy or Gunther or email info@gmcgt.org.  Then come to GMC on Wednesday, January 25, between 9 and 9:30 pm. We are located at 1041 Wisconsin Ave NW (map and directions here). Dress warmly and bring a flashlight, if you have one.  You can also use these contacts to alert us to people we should be looking out for.

Why do we gather this information? The information will be used to help determine the need for supportive services in the District. It will also help us learn how homeless assistance organizations can better assist people on the street.

Questions? Contact Roy at roy@gmcgt.org or call us at 202-338-8301