How many people are homeless in Sonoma County? The bi-annual Homeless Census is attempting to find out.

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Who better than people who are or have been homeless themselves to guide the census takers to the hidden places where other  shelterless individuals take refuge, such as underpasses or thickets along creekbeds. 

 Many local organizations teamed up to support and participate in this year's census, including the following:

     

You can find out more about Sonoma County's 10-year plan for ending homelessness here.

 

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