Homeward Announces 2024 Winter Point in Time Count

January 22, 2024

Collecting reliable and consistent regional data about individuals and families experiencing homelessness is crucial in building an effective community-wide response.

Homeward will organize and conduct a Point in Time (PIT) count in the Greater Richmond region on the night of January 24, 2024, and the morning of January 25, 2024.


Findings from the PIT count help our region’s coordinated network of homeless services, the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care, learn about needs in the community from those individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness.

By talking directly to people experiencing homelessness in our region, homeless services providers can lead more effective and impactful community change.


PIT counts are a requirement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that communities conduct periodic counts of people experiencing homelessness. This data is compiled both locally and nationally to inform programs, planning, and funding. Homeward has coordinated Greater Richmond's PIT counts since 1999. Homeward has used a standard methodology since 2007, which includes publishing PIT count data and trends over time on our website.

As part of statewide coordination, PIT counts are taking place around Virginia on January 24-25, 2024.


Once the Greater Richmond PIT count is complete, Homeward will begin analyzing the data and reporting to federal and state agencies, as required by law. Initial findings from the Winter 2024 PIT count are expected to be released in late February.


Statement from Homeward on Federal Funding Situation

January 29, 2025
As the designated planning agency for the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care, our region’s coordinated network of homeless service providers, Homeward works closely with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We have been following recent developments related to federal funding for homeless programs. We are collaborating with local, state, and national partners to assess the implications for the people served by the Greater Richmond Continuum of Care and to ensure that there are no further disruptions to support proven solutions to homelessness in our region. Federal funding from HUD has been critical to our local network’s ability to help thousands of regional residents get on the pathway to a permanent home. This person-centered and compassionate work has tangible impacts in our communities. We will continue to monitor this situation closely, update our partners, and support this important work. To learn more about the vital role of HUD funding and its impact in our region, read this recent blog post .

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