Hoyer Announces 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Survey in Southern Maryland

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today after a kick-off event for the Point-in-Time Survey was held in La Plata, Maryland. The annual survey, which will take place tomorrow, January 28, is a count of every sheltered and unsheltered individual throughout Southern Maryland:

"There is still more work to be done to alleviate homelessness in our community, and I'm proud that our community stakeholders and volunteers are working together to take action. Following last year's survey, we were successful in receiving 21 HUD-VASH vouchers in Southern Maryland to house homeless veterans in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. I thank our community leaders for their extraordinary work to promote greater access to affordable housing for our homeless population and for their focus this year on young homeless people. I look forward to everyone working together – volunteering their time and resources – to ensure that we have another successful survey count tomorrow."

The Annual Point-in-Time survey provides federal and state agencies with valuable information about the homeless population, which is important for grant applications for Southern Maryland. Results of the survey can lead to funding for local agencies to assist the homeless community.Point-in-Time surveys are conducted in communities across the country.