Annual Homeless Count
Each January or February, around 250 volunteers help count people experiencing homelessness in Long Beach. The Point in Time Count allows residents and businesses to get involved, learn more about homelessness, and understand available resources.
This nationwide count, required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the state, helps communities qualify for homeless services funding. In Long Beach, it supports grants and helps track trends and demographics.
Participating in the count improves data for service providers, government, and the public, supporting better solutions for homelessness in Long Beach. To volunteer, email HomelessCount@longbeach.gov.
The results of the most recent count can be found at 2024 City of Long Beach Homeless Point in Time Count Report.
The City's press release regarding the results can be found at Long Beach Releases Results of the 2024 Homeless Point in Time Count.
More information about the annual count and volunteer opportunities can be found at Annual Homeless Count.
Donate
In addition to volunteering, the City is seeking donations of socks, travel-sized hygiene products, bottled water and small gift cards of $5 to $10, which will be distributed during the Count. Physical donations can be dropped off at the following locations:
- All Long Beach Public Library locations during regular operating hours (libraries are closed Sundays and Mondays)
- Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach (3635 Long Beach Blvd.), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.
- Scherer Park Community Center, (4654 Pasadena Ave.), from 3 to 6 p.m. on weekdays.
- Long Beach Multi-Service Center, (1301 W 12th St.), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.
To financially contribute towards Count incentives, donationscan be made online through the Mayor’s Fund For Homeless Action, administered by the Long Beach Community Foundation.Donors should type “Homeless Count - Mayor's Fund” in the Additional Comments box.
Check donations may be mailed to Long Beach Community Foundation, 1 World Trade Center, 8th Floor. Long Beach, CA 90831. Please make check payable to “Long Beach Community Foundation” and write “Homeless Count - Mayor's Fund” in the memo section. These tax-deductible donations will be used forgift cards and other incentives for individuals surveyed on the day of the Count.
To learn more about ways to donate, people may email HomelessCount@longbeach.gov.
