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Mid Michigan Community Action to Participate in Annual Point-in-Time Count

On January 28, 2026, Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) will take part across the country in the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, a nationwide effort to count people who are experiencing homelessness on a single night.
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The PIT Count helps identify needs in local communities and connects those experiencing homelessness with housing support and other critical resources. Mid Michigan CAA will be participating in the count across Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties.

The agency provides services for individuals, families, youth, and veterans experiencing housing insecurity in those counties, as well as for veterans and their families in Lake, Midland, Newaygo, and Saginaw Counties.

“The PIT Count is about more than numbers,” said Jenn Rodgers, Homeless Programs Manager at Mid Michigan CAA. “It gives us a chance to reach people who may not yet be connected to help. Being counted can be the first step toward stable housing.”

To help ensure everyone is counted, Mid Michigan CAA is asking for help from the community. If you know of a place where someone may be staying without stable housing, such as outside, in a vehicle, or in an abandoned building, please call or text 877‑213‑5955 or email [email protected]. Sharing locations helps outreach teams include people in the count and offer support.

The PIT Count is part of a national initiative led by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The information collected helps guide funding decisions, improve services, and strengthen housing solutions for people facing homelessness.

To learn more about local housing programs and the PIT Count, visit www.mmcaa.org/homeless-solutions.

About Mid Michigan Community Action Agency
Mid Michigan CAA has been serving our communities since 1966. Our programs address a wide range of needs, including housing support, early childhood education, food access, energy assistance, and more.

We serve a core region of eight counties: Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, Midland, Muskegon, Oceana, and Osceola. In addition, some of our programs, like homeless services, extend beyond these counties to meet specific community needs. This broader reach helps us connect more people with meaningful resources and support for long-term stability. To learn more about our programs, visit www.mmcaa.org.

Mid Michigan Community Action guides local residents on the path to self-sufficiency through empowerment, education, and community enrichment.

In the News
Clare County Cleaver: Helping Our Neighbors Starts with Understanding, Published 12, 2026
Gladwin County Record and Beaverton Clarion: ​Mid Michigan Community Action to participate in annual Point-in-Time Count, Published January 14, 2026

This article showcases our highlights our efforts for the Point-in-Time Count across region.

​On January 29, Mid Michigan Community Action Agency (Mid Michigan CAA) will conduct the local annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. This survey, required by the federal government, counts how many people are homeless on a single night. This includes those sleeping outside, in places not meant for living, in shelters, or using emergency motel vouchers.

“The PIT Count is essential for understanding homelessness in our communities,” said Jennifer Rodgers, Homeless Program Manager at Mid Michigan CAA. “The data helps us get more resources, improve our services, and work towards ending homelessness.”

The data from the PIT Count is used by the Michigan Balance of State Continuum of Care and HUD to distribute funding and resources to homeless service agencies, including Mid Michigan CAA. Locally, the agency works with organizations like 2-1-1, Good Samaritan Rescue Mission in Bay City, Our Brother’s Keeper shelter in Big Rapids, New Dawn Shelter in Gladwin, Listening Ear, Youth Attention Center, RISE, Shelterhouse, and WISE.

How You Can Help: If you know of camps or people who are homeless, call or text 877-213-5955 to share their location so they can be counted.
People in Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties who are homeless can also call or text 877-213-5955 or email [email protected] for help. Services are also available for veterans in Lake, Newaygo, Midland, and Saginaw Counties.

For more information about the PIT Count, contact Jennifer Rodgers at [email protected].
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Mid Michigan Community Action helps local residents become self-sufficient through empowerment, education, and community support.