Mid Michigan Community Action Agency to Conduct 2025 Point-in-Time Count

​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.