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November is both National Homelessness and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. We are dedicated to bringing awareness to homelessness in our community and supporting the programs and services that help individuals who are impacted the most. 

 

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count data is used to inform policy, advance advocacy efforts, and understand the unique landscape of homelessness in Washington State. Be a part of change, help build a brighter future, join our PIT Crew.

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

Volunteer

Eager to get involved? Sign up for updates, learn more about the process, or offer your feedback. This is a community-driven effort, your opinion matters. Together, we can make a real impact!

Your support is critical to the success of the Point-in-Time Count. Your donations can make an immediate difference by providing much needed resources to our neighbors experiencing  homelessness.

Donate
Partner

You can raise awareness, boost participation, and deepen understanding of how the housing crisis impacts our community. Join us in shaping a future where our most vulnerable neighbors can access the support they deserve.

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

Stay tuned! Pop-up locations will be added as we gather more information.

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. 

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