The Snapshot Survey:
Measuring Faith-Centered Impact
Citygate Network’s annual Snapshot Survey is a point-in-time study that captures the number of individuals served across emergency shelters, supportive services, and addiction recovery programs within our member ministries. This data helps tell the story of Christ-centered, holistic care taking place in communities across the United States—highlighting not only the scope of services provided, but the deeper work of life transformation happening through faith-based ministries.
Beginning in 2026, Citygate Network is partnering with Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program to further study and communicate the role faith-centered ministries play in addressing homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, and poverty—ensuring this impact is clearly seen and understood in broader conversations shaping policy, funding, and community response.
In addition to the guest-facing survey, ministries now complete a brief Ministry Snapshot Form that gathers organizational data such as meals served, number of beds, staffing levels, volunteer engagement, and program types. This information provides important context for the survey findings and strengthens the accuracy and credibility of our collective story.
While the Snapshot reflects a single day of reporting from a portion of our 325+ member organizations, when considered across the full year and our entire network, it reveals the extraordinary scale and impact of care made possible through Citygate Network.
For more information, email us or call (719) 266-8300.
How it works
Select the date
Choose a specific day to conduct your survey between January 15 – February 23, 2026.
Download and print forms
Download all survey forms located below.
Conduct the survey
Survey everyone using ministry-offered services, including your program participants.
Submit your data
Submit your Snapshot Survey results.
Share your results
We will send you a report of your ministry’s survey results, along with a press release template that can be used to share your ministry’s findings with local media.
Download Snapshot Survey forms
Please download all survey forms located in the table below. Print enough copies of the Facilitator’s Form to collect data from individuals requesting service at all ministry locations and check-in areas. The Final Tally Form will help you compile your results and complete the online submission process.
Survey overview
Survey Overview shares more in-depth about the purpose and value of the survey. When and how to collect the data.
Ministry snapshot form
We want to deepen our snapshot of your ministry. Use this form to gather requested info before beginning the survey.
Survey user guide
The User Guide contains instructions, and insight into specific questions, that will help you complete the survey.
Facilitator’s form
Print enough copies of the Facilitator’s Form to collect data from individuals at all ministry locations and check-in areas.
Final tally form
Use the Final Tally Form to compile your survey results (totaling numbers from all Facilitator’s Forms) before submission.