The Lampkin Foundation is Recruiting Volunteers for “1 Morning in Ontario” (2026 Point-in-Time Count)

The D’Andre D. Lampkin Foundation is stepping up to help recruit volunteers for “1 Morning in Ontario”—the 2026 Point-in-Time Count (PITC) taking place in the City of Ontario. This annual effort helps our community better understand homelessness and strengthens the ability to bring resources, services, and support to people who need them most.

Why this matters

The Point-in-Time Count is a federally required count conducted nationwide each January. The data collected is reported to HUD and helps inform how federal, state, and local funding is allocated to support homelessness services.

Event details

• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Check-in: 5:00 AM
• Count time: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• Where: Teams deploy to pre-identified locations in Ontario after check-in and training

Volunteers will work in small teams to help count and complete a brief survey with sheltered and unsheltered individuals, using the official count tool and following safety protocols and team roles.

Who can volunteer

• Volunteers must be 18+
• Training is mandatory (virtual options available countywide and an in-person Ontario training)
• Bring a fully charged smartphone with location + internet for training and day-of logistics

Required training (choose one)

In-Person Training (Ontario / West Valley)

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• Anthony Munoz Park Community Center, 1240 W 4th St, Ontario, CA 91762

Virtual Trainings (multiple dates/times)

• Countywide virtual sessions are posted on the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership calendar.

How to sign up (2 simple steps)

1. Register through San Bernardino County and select Ontario as your preferred city.
2. After registering, sign up for a required training (Ontario in-person or a virtual session).

Join with the Lampkin Foundation volunteer team

If you’re already part of our Foundation volunteer pool, this is a meaningful local opportunity to serve—early in the year—and we’d love to see our volunteers show up strong for Ontario. If you want to participate alongside other Lampkin Foundation volunteers, reach out to us at info@lampkinfoundation.org so we can help coordinate.

Thank you for being the kind of neighbor who shows up.