Nevada County’s annual point-in-time count of homeless individuals and families will take place January 24, 2019. This year, Nevada County is holding events at multiple locations in an effort to meet people where they are. The three main event locations will offer food and a variety of other services for those who are experiencing homelessness.
The point-in-time count is organized by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras. Homeless counts are required to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Though HUD only requires a full count of both unsheltered and sheltered individuals every other year, Nevada County now conducts a full count each year.
Main Event Locations
This year, a number of Nevada County organizations are hosting events where volunteers will conduct brief surveys with homeless residents. These main event locations will offer hot meals, clothing, supplies, and gift cards. Participants will also be able to connect with County services like CalFresh, CalWORKs, and Public Health programs.
| Interfaith Food Ministry 440 Henderson Avenue Grass Valley 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Services: Gift card for taking the survey |
North San Juan Community Center 29190 State Hwy 49 North San Juan 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Services: Gift card for taking the survey |
Food and Resource Support Center 10111 E. Street Truckee 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Services: Gift card for taking the survey
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Alternative Locations
Community partners from across the county will also open their doors as alternative locations during the day to conduct surveys and offer gift cards.
| Hospitality House 1262 Sutton Way Grass Valley Open all day for surveys |
Sierra Roots Lunch 1st Baptist Church 300 Main Street Nevada City 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for surveys |
Salvation Army 10725 Alta Street Grass Valley Transportation to IFM |
| SPIRIT Center 276 Gates Place Grass Valley Open all day for surveys |
Madelyn Helling Library 980 Helling Way Nevada City 10:00 am to 7:00 pm |
Grass Valley Library 207 Mill Street Grass Valley 10:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Cold Weather Shelters
Cold Weather Shelters will be open on the night of January 23rd.
| Salvation Army Cold Weather Shelter 10725 Alta Street Grass Valley Check in: 4:30 pm |
Nevada City Cold Weather Shelter Seaman’s Lodge 423 Nimrod Street Nevada City Check-in: 4:30 pm |
Truckee Cold Weather Shelter Church of the Mountains 10079 Church Street Truckee Check-in: 6:00 to 8:00 pm |
Transportation
In Western Nevada County, the Salvation Army and Hospitality House will be running vans to the Interfaith Food Ministry event from the Cold Weather Shelter Locations at 10:45 am. After that, the transport vans will work to coordinate routes between alternate locations, local parks, and areas known to be frequented by the homeless community.
How You Can Help
Volunteers and supplies are needed for the count. See our post for more information.