Process in Hawaii’s homelessness count changing

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Point In Time Count, which provides a one-night snapshot for homelessness in Hawaii, is changing for this year.

Partners In Care Oahu, a coalition focused on ending homelessness, has canceled its unsheltered homeless count for this year.

Those in homeless shelters will still be counted on Jan. 22, the coalition said.

The census usually takes count of those living in shelters, streets, beaches, cars, or other places not meant for human habitation.

Partners In Care Oahu did not provide a reason for the change.

Last year, 4,494 individuals were counted and surveyed in shelters and on the street.

Partners In Care Oahu is made up of representatives from various organizations from nonprofits, government, hospitals, universities, affordable housing developers, law enforcement, and those experiencing homelessness and the former homeless.

The Point In Time Count is a federally mandated census from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is used to establish funding for homeless programs at the federal, local, and private levels.

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