Chili Cook-Off and PIT Homeless Count Fundraisers in Texarkana

The Texarkana Homeless Coalition will host two significant events to support the community, the Point-In-Time  Homeless Count on Thursday, January 23, and the Annual Bridge City Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on Friday, January 24.

😊Bridge City Chili Cook-Off

😊Point-In-Time Homeless Count

😊Entry Fee for Chili Cook-Off Competition

The Point-In-Time (PIT)

Every year the Department of Housing and Urban Development requires all homeless coalitions to count the number of homeless individuals by the last week in January. The PIT count offers insight into understanding our local homeless population, and their current needs, and provides data to secure future funding for programs that combat homelessness.

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Bridge City Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser

The chili cook-off will be held behind the Lofts at the Grim, at 319 Pine Street, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. Everyone is invited to attend an evening of delicious chili, and community fellowship.

The Bridge City Cook-off will raise funds to help support scholarships, homelessness treatment programs, and local agency training for unhoused individuals in Texarkana. This year's theme is “Construction Zone” and individuals are encouraged to wear vibrant construction-inspired attire. The entrance fee for chili contestants is $25 and each competitor needs to provide 100 samples for judges and attendees. Chili will be judged in three categories, Best Presentation, People’s Choice, and Best in Texarkana. If you would like to participate in the chili cook-off register here.

Texarkana Homeless Coalition Chair Vashil Fernandez encourages the community to be a part of this very special event.

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