Point-in-Time Count, Skagit County
Each January, communities across the nation come together for the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, measuring homelessness on a single night.
In Skagit County, we need your help to make sure every voice is heard. By joining our PIT Crew, you’ll raise awareness, encourage participation, and create a greater understanding of how the housing crisis is affecting our community. Help shape a future where homelessness is no longer overlooked and our most vulnerable neighbors are able to access the support they need.
Get Involved
Your donations will provide crucial resources — warm clothing, bedding, hygiene kits, and more — to people in need. These will be distributed by our outreach teams and at pop-up locations throughout the county. Every contribution helps directly support our neighbors in need.
Point-in-Time Count Pop-Up Locations
Skagit Transit will be providing free transportation for all PIT Count participants
More Information about the Point-in-Time Count
The PIT Count provides crucial data on the number and characteristics of people who are homeless in the United States on a local and national level. Local programs and system planning rely on this data to respond to the need and serve our most vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness. Volunteers of America Western Washington is working alongside Public Health and other community partners to take an accurate count of those staying in temporary housing programs (sheltered count) and places not meant for human habitation (unsheltered count) in Skagit County.
Those who are experiencing housing instability and homelessness are often overlooked and underserved. In order for us to take action on the current housing crisis, we need to understand how many individuals and families are being served as well as how many are unsheltered and might still need access to services.
While it is not possible to count every person experiencing homelessness, the methodology includes outreach efforts targeting known areas and general canvassing to capture the best picture possible.
The PIT Count is required by federal mandate through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Based on HUD’s definition of homelessness, the survey includes individuals who are unsheltered, and those residing in emergency shelter, transitional housing, and Safe Havens on a single night. Your participation in the PIT Count is more than just a number. It's a chance to bring visibility and hope to people who are often overlooked.