Calendar of Events
Presented below is an event calendar outlining the activities organized by the Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless and the Alabama Balance of State Continuum of Care. Should you wish to enroll in a particular training session, the registration links are conveniently provided within each event description. For specific training preferences, visit the Trainings and Technical Assistance Opportunities page for detailed guidance. Please note that the calendar is subject to adjustments based on community requirements, alterations in funder directives, and other pertinent considerations.
UNSHELTERED COUNTS
If you or someone you know is homeless during January 22 - 31, 2023 call 334-273-0668.
2023 Point in Time (PIT) Count
The 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of individuals experiencing homelessness will occur on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
The count will include all people residing in a homeless assistance program, and unsheltered persons, on Wednesday night (January 25th) through Thursday morning (January 26th).
All emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, agencies that provide hotel/motel vouchers, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and other permanent housing programs are required to submit information for the PIT Count.
Training resources and other materials will be posted below as they become available.
ALABAMA BALANCE OF STATE CoC (AL507)
2023 POINT-IN-TIME {PIT) COUNT: JANUARY 25, 2023
If you operate a program serving individuals or families experiencing homelessness in AL507 you will be asked to submit information for the 2023 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. HUD requires that Continuums of Care (CoCs) conduct an annual PIT Count of all persons experiencing homelessness.
The 2023 PIT Count of individuals experiencing homelessness will occur on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. All emergency shelters, domestic violence shelters, agencies that provide hotel/motel vouchers, transitional housing, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, and other permanent housing programs are required to submit information for the PIT Count.
EMERGENCY SHELTERS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, HOTEL/MOTEL VOUCHER PROGRAMS, TRANSITIONAL/BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAMS
SHELTERED PIT INTERVIEW FORMS - Due February 15, 2023
• Must be completed for all participants residing in your program on the night of Jan. 25th, 2023. One form per household.
• Can complete the forms on paper or via online survey. You will receive paper forms and instructions on accessing the online survey in early January. You will also receive a copy of the sheltered PIT webinar Powerpoint - please share this with any staff who will be conducting PIT surveys.
• If your program participates in HMIS, you will be notified in mid-January whether your HMIS data can be used for the PIT Count (based on data quality). If your data from HMIS can be used, you will not be required to submit PIT interview forms.
HOUSING INVENTORY COUNT SURVEY - Due February 15, 2023
• All programs must also complete an online survey with basic information about your program, including your housing inventory and total people served the night of PIT Count. You will receive the link to the survey the week of the PIT Count.
RAPID REHOUSING, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, OTHER PERMANENT HOUSING
HOUSING INVENTORY COUNT SURVEY - Due February 15, 2023
• All programs must also complete an online survey with basic information about your program, including your housing inventory and total people served the night of PIT Count. You will receive link to the survey the week of the PIT Count.
Questions: Email info@archconnection.org