Point-in-Time Count

Opening Doors Northwest Florida and Escambia County are seeking volunteers to participate in the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, an annual event that collects valuable information to help individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. 

What is the Point-in-Time Count?

The annual Point-in-Time Count is a nationwide count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness on a single night in January. Data for the PIT count is submitted each year to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD. 

Through the Point-in-Time Count, volunteers help collect information about those experiencing homelessness, which helps direct resources and services to those in need. The PIT Count helps create a clearer picture of homelessness, which helps local organizations identify trends and changes in homelessness, advocate for additional resources and support, and improve local programs and services. 

The Point-in-Time Count will take place Tuesday, Jan. 27 through Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. 

Click here to watch a video about the Point-in-Time Count.

Interested volunteers are invited to attend one of the following training sessions:

• Monday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 10
  • 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Escambia County Public Safety, 6575 N. "W" St., Pensacola
• Tuesday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 15
  • 5:30-7 p.m.
  • Opening Doors Northwest Florida, 1020 N. New Warrington Road, Pensacola

Volunteer registration is available here.

Volunteers can also participate by spreading the word and donating basic need items for care bags. Most-needed care bag items include rain ponchos, emergency blankets, hand warmers, hats and gloves, snacks (canned or wrapped, easy to chew), and hygiene items (Band-Aids, lip balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes - no hand sanitizer).

Donations can also be dropped off at the following locations:

Community Centers:

• Barrineau Park Community Center, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road, Molino
• Beulah Senior Citizens Center, 7425 Woodside Drive, Pensacola
• Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. De Soto St., Pensacola
• Ebonwood Community Center, 3511 W. Scott St.
• Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center, 6405 Wagner Road, Pensacola
• Molino Community Center, 6450 Highway 95-A North, Molino
• Wesco Senior Center, 904 N. 57th Ave., Pensacola
  

Libraries:

• Brownsville, 3300 W. De Soto St., Pensacola
• Bellview, 6425 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
• Century, 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century
• Pensacola, 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
• Southwest, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
• Tryon, 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola 
• Westside, 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola

Other Locations:

• CareerSource Escarosa, 7995 N. Century Blvd., Century
• CareerSource Escarosa, 5725 Highway 90, Milton
• CareerSource Escarosa, 6913 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola
• Offentsive, 5548 Kim Drive, Milton
• Pensacola City Hall, 222 W. Main St., Pensacola
• Pensacola Police Department, 711 N. Hayne St., Pensacola
• Tender Hearts Caring Hands, 1716 E. Olive Road, Pensacola
• YMCA, 165 E. Intendencia St., Pensacola

I-Count Homeless Connect Event

The community is also invited to the 2026 I-Count Homeless Connect Event on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brownsville Community Center, located at 3200 W. De Soto St. This free, one-day, one-stop shop will provide services to people experiencing homelessness in the Escambia County community.

For more information, visit openingdoorsnwfl.org or contact Opening Doors Northwest Florida at [email protected].