{"id":13133,"date":"2026-02-04T18:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=13133"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:43:11","slug":"2026-pit-count-brings-resources-health-screenings-and-support-to-toledos-unhoused-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/2026-pit-count-brings-resources-health-screenings-and-support-to-toledos-unhoused-community\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 PIT Count Brings Resources, Health Screenings, and Support to Toledo\u2019s Unhoused Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>By Sierra Ortiz-Calamunci<\/em><\/p>\n

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count is a nationwide effort held each year at the end of January, bringing volunteers into communities to identify and support unhoused neighbors. The initiative provides a critical snapshot of local needs and helps shape policies and services aimed at addressing homelessness.<\/p>\n

In Toledo and Lucas County, the 2026 PIT Count kicked off on Wednesday, January 28, at Toledo Street News. Volunteer teams spread across the city, covering designated territories to conduct surveys, distribute resources, and connect individuals to emergency shelters. Participants received meals from the Islamic Food Bank, along with bags filled with blankets, hats, gloves, and coats. Transportation to warming centers was also arranged through Lyft and Uber to ensure access to safe shelter during cold conditions.<\/p>\n

This year, activities shifted from the Mildred Bayer Clinic to the Main Library downtown to accommodate the growing scale of the initiative. The library hosted a range of community resources, including Neighborhood Properties, Save Our Communities (MONSE), Harbor, Zepf Center, and Unison. More than 20 nursing students from UToledo Health also provided health screenings to unhoused community members.<\/p>\n

The PIT Count achieved its first successful community-based surveys in the Old South End this year, increasing accessibility to resources and support. The Sofia Quintero Community Health Center opened as a warming site, providing healthcare screenings in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio and UToledo Health pharmacy students, food bags from the Islamic Food Bank, and additional resources from NHA and the Health Department. Hot soup was served through support from Sofia Quintero and Cherry Street Mission. Volunteers also reached individuals unable to travel by conducting surveys and distributing food directly in the community.<\/p>\n

The Believe Center served as another warming location in the Old South End on Wednesday evening and throughout Thursday.<\/p>\n

The 2026 PIT Count concluded successfully, with 82 individuals surveyed. Organizers expressed gratitude for the many volunteers, organizations, and community partners whose efforts helped ensure Toledo\u2019s unhoused neighbors were seen, supported, and counted.<\/p>\n

El Conteo PIT 2026 Lleva Recursos y Apoyo a Personas sin Hogar en Toledo<\/strong><\/p>\n

El Conteo Punto en el Tiempo (PIT) es un esfuerzo nacional que se realiza cada a\u00f1o a finales de enero. Voluntarios salen a la comunidad para identificar y apoyar a personas sin hogar. Esta iniciativa muestra las necesidades de la comunidad y conecta a las personas sin hogar con ayuda y apoyo<\/p>\n

En Toledo y el Condado de Lucas, el Conteo PIT 2026 comenz\u00f3 el mi\u00e9rcoles 28 de enero en Toledo Street News. Equipos de voluntarios se distribuyeron por la ciudad para realizar encuestas, entregar recursos y conectar a las personas con refugios de emergencia. Se entregaron comidas del Banco de Alimentos Isl\u00e1mico, junto con bolsas con cobijas, gorros, guantes y abrigos. Tambi\u00e9n se organiz\u00f3 transporte a centros de calentamiento a trav\u00e9s de Lyft y Uber para que las personas pudieran llegar a un lugar seguro.<\/p>\n

Este a\u00f1o, las actividades se movieron de la Cl\u00ednica Mildred Bayer a la Biblioteca Principal del centro para poder atender a m\u00e1s personas. En la biblioteca hubo recursos de Neighborhood Properties, Save Our Communities (MONSE), Harbor, Zepf Center y Unison. M\u00e1s de 20 estudiantes de enfermer\u00eda de UToledo Health ofrecieron chequeos de salud a personas sin hogar.<\/p>\n

Este a\u00f1o, el Conteo PIT logr\u00f3 por primera vez encuestas directamente en la comunidad del Old South End, dando m\u00e1s acceso a recursos y apoyo. El Centro de Sofia Quintero abri\u00f3 y ofreci\u00f3 chequeos de salud en colaboraci\u00f3n con la Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio y estudiantes de farmacia de UToledo Health. Tambi\u00e9n se entregaron bolsas de comida del Islamic Food Bank y recursos del Neighborhood Health Association y del Departamento de Salud. Se sirvi\u00f3 sopa caliente con el apoyo de Sofia Quintero y Cherry Street Mission. Los voluntarios del Centro tambi\u00e9n llevaron sopa caliente y recursos directamente a personas sin hogar que no sab\u00edan del evento o no planeaban asistir a los centros de calentamiento.<\/p>\n

El Believe Center tambi\u00e9n funcion\u00f3 como centro de calentamiento en el Old South End el mi\u00e9rcoles por la noche y durante todo el jueves.<\/p>\n

El Conteo PIT 2026 fue un \u00e9xito, con 82 personas encuestadas. Los organizadores agradecieron a los muchos voluntarios, organizaciones y socios comunitarios que ayudaron a que las personas sin hogar de Toledo fueran vistas, apoyadas y contadas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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