The Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County hosts a quarterly educational speaker series
Attend our speaker series to learn more about homelessness and related issues.
Upcoming Events
CFTH Presents: The PIT Count — Behind the Numbers
A closer look at how Houston measures and responds to homelessness
In June, we'll release the results of the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count — often referred to as the region’s annual “homeless count.”
But before that, join us for an inside look at how the count comes together, from on-the-ground outreach to data collection and analysis.
You’ll hear directly from the people who make it happen — those leading efforts in the field and those working behind the scenes to turn data into action across The Way Home.
Attend CFTH Presents May, and we'll save a seat for you at the official results release in June!
Speakers include:
- Toni Benson-Atkinson, Director of Program Operations, CFTH — Oversees outreach coordination and field implementation during the count
- Renee Cavazos-Benavides, Vice President of the Homeless Response System, CFTH — Leads system-wide coordination and strategy for the PIT Count and broader response efforts
- Ben King, Clinical Assistant Professor, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, University of Houston — Leads independent analysis and report preparation for the PIT Count
- John Slimp, Senior Data Systems Engineer, CFTH — Manages data collection, quality assurance and reporting for the PIT Count
Event Details
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Ecclesia Church Downtown
1100 Elder Street
Houston, TX 77007
5:30–7:30 p.m.
