- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Santa Monica Homeless Count
ORGANIZATION: City of Santa Monica, Human Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Each January, community volunteers take to the streets of Santa Monica to count some of the City’s most vulnerable individuals - those experiencing homelessness on the streets. In 2019, volunteers counted 985 individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Monica, an increase of 3 percent from the year prior. Countywide, 58,936 individuals were reported, an increase of 12 percent. Each year, the City of Santa Monica looks at these numbers as an indicator of how Santa Monica’s local strategies, in collaboration with LA County regional strategies, are working. Changes in the count offer opportunities to pilot new interventions or reinforce effective approaches.
The Homeless Count would not be possible without the support of community volunteers willing to come together for one night to support this important work by counting on foot and by car. No experience or skills are required and a full training will be provided at the start of the event.
https://www.weare.santamonica.gov/homeless-count
To register:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5QT9WMC
More opportunities with City of Santa Monica, Human Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About City of Santa Monica, Human Services
Location:
1685 Main Street, Suite 212, Santa Monica, CA 90401, US
Mission Statement
The City of Santa Monica's Human Services Division oversees programs and supportive services for all segments of the community, including Youth & Families, Seniors, People with Disabilities, and Low-income or homeless individuals.
Description
Through the Human Services Grants Program (HSGP), the Human Services Division collaborates with public and non-profit organizations to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of low-income Santa Monica residents including youth and families, people with disabilities, seniors, victims of violence, and those who are homeless. Responding to needs through the Human Services Grants Program, the City helps ensure an effective, strong safety net for the most vulnerable residents. In addition, the HSGP can provide stable funding where federal, state and county programs and resources fall short.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
425 California AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90403
DATE POSTED
January 7, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Check-in at 10:30pm and return by 3:00am. Many teams will return earlier.
- Volunteers must be 18+ or 16+ and escorted by a parent or guardian.