Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) needs 8000 volunteers to assist in the 2018 Homeless Count set to take place with on three different days to help collect data in three Southern California areas.

Between Jan 23 – 25 community members can participate in assisting the Los Angeles County get a count on how many homeless people are living on the street.

LAHSA has been collecting data on the magnitude of homeless on the streets to help curb the amount of LA homeless and provide services.

“Our solutions are only as good as our information.” according to LAHSA, “The more informed we are allows us to understand and solve issues at a greater rate.”

LAHSA takes in information from four of the components of the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count (GLAHC) to homeless programs and services.

“The Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count is where we gather as much information as possible of those experiencing homelessness so that we can make informed decisions and creative solutions.” according to LAHSA. “ It enables us to gather important data that is key for us to bring about an end to homelessness in Los Angeles.”

The three goals are officials hope to achieve through the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count are: inform the state of homelessness in Los Angeles, bring vital community resources and increase engagement by bringing leaders together with residents and stakeholders, according to GLAHC website.

Anyone of 18 years of age and up are asked to fill out the registration form online in order to take part in the street count.

For those interested in volunteering between the ages 14 and 17 are allowed to help, but only with permission and chaperone from parent or guardian, according to officials.

To register or get more information on the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count click here.

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