It's that time of year again. But it shouldn't be.

New York City's Department of Homeless Services will conduct the  Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) on Monday, January 27. Thousands of volunteers are needed to canvass parks, subways, and other public spaces to estimate the number of people living unsheltered in the city.

Consider giving just one night of your time to help collect collect vital information used by outreach teams to help homeless people leave the streets for a better life.

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