Point In Time (PIT) Count (Repost from January 2025)

The Point In Time (PIT) Count is an annual, nationwide effort to measure homelessness by conducting a single-night census of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Organized by local Continuum of Care (CoC) programs and required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the count includes people staying in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and unsheltered locations, such as streets, parks, or encampments.

The PIT Count provides vital data about the scope and demographics of homelessness in each community, helping to identify trends and assess the effectiveness of local programs and policies. Volunteers, service providers, and community organizations collaborate and go directly into the field to engage with individuals and collect information to ensure as accurate a count as possible. 

In Durham, our annual PIT Count was held the night of Jan. 27th. Tasha and Tierra volunteered for the count and additionally, FMF provided PIT Count volunteers with resource bags for families experiencing homelessness they encounter. We look forward to the data highlighting any gaps in services and giving the community guidance on how to better support families experiencing homelessness.