The San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) will be conducting the annual WeAllCount homeless census on Thursday, Jan. 30. 

This effort gathers data to help San Diego County apply for essential federal funding and informs communities about people experiencing homelessness in their city. 

RTFH is looking for 1,700 volunteers to participate in surveying unsheltered individuals in La Mesa. Visit their website for more information and to register.

Be part of the solution: Help change lives in San Diego

Every January, as dawn breaks over San Diego, something powerful happens – ordinary people come together to make an extraordinary impact. The #WeAllCount Point-in-Time Census (PIT) isn’t just a count – it’s an opportunity to be part of a movement determined to end homelessness in our community.

For one night, we listen. We see. We connect. And the data we gather becomes the foundation for life-changing resources and services that help make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. This isn’t just an obligation – it’s hope in action.

Why your involvement matters

Homelessness affects all of us. By stepping up, you’re contributing to a stronger, more compassionate community where fewer people are forced to sleep outside. When you volunteer, you’re not only part of the solution – you’re part of the story of how San Diego becomes a city where everyone has a place to call home.

What you can expect

• • Date: Jan. 30
  • Impact: Join approximately 1,700 volunteers in an extraordinary community effort to reach every corner of San Diego County and engage with individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Your role will include conducting a brief survey and taking a headcount to help ensure no one is overlooked.

Key volunteer information

• • Morning and evening shifts are available (evening slots fill quickly) at 45 sites across the county, with higher demand for volunteers in North County.
  • Each volunteer must register individually, even if you’re part of a group.
  • Count sites are listed on the volunteer portal – spots fill up fast, so register soon.
  • Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your assigned site details and a link to the 2025 volunteer training video.

What’s in it for you?

By joining this effort, you’ll connect with like-minded people committed to building a stronger community. You’ll witness resilience, share moments of humanity, and know that your actions today can lead to permanent solutions tomorrow. Let’s come together to turn compassion into action and statistics into stories of survival and hope.

Sign up now and be part of a team that’s working to make homelessness history in San Diego.

For more details, visit the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH) sitio web and learn how you can be part of something bigger.

Information courtesy of cityoflamesa.us.

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