The Point in Time Count is a one-day count of the homeless mandated by the federal government to each county. Community Action and dozens of partner nonprofits and government agencies facilitate the count each year. The count provides a baseline number that helps our community and local coalitions when creating plans to fight homelessness and increase affordable housing opportunities.

If you don’t have a home YOU MATTER to us!
“Why should I take the survey for the Point in Time Count?”
  • Get a good meal, give-aways, and meet nice people!
  • Get connected to friendly local service providers
    who want the best for you.
  • Help us get more resources for the community!
  • Share your voice with local, state and federal governments.

Free and open to the public:

  • Jan. 25: FREE RIDE DAY with Skagit Transit.
    • Skagit Transit is offering free transportation for those who are engaging in the Point in Time count January 25, 2024. Here is a list of support locations:
      • Anacortes Family Center – 2702 Commercial Ave., Anacortes
      • American Legion Post 81 – 721 E. Fairhaven Ave, #1914, Burlington
      • Northwest Youth Services – 427 N. 4th Street, Mount Vernon
      • Mount Baker Presbyterian Shelter – 39974 State Route 20, Concrete
  • Jan. 25, 26 and 30, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Anacortes Family Center & Skagit Legal Aid, 2702 Commercial Ave., Anacortes: Pancake meal, resource navigaton, & showers.
  • Jan. 25: Friendship House Café, 108 Snoqualmie St., Mount Vernon: Breakfast 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m., and dinner 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 25, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Mt. Baker Presbyterian, 39974 State Route 20, Concrete: Snacks, drinks, and giveaways.
  • Jan. 29, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.: Skagit County Public Health, 301 Valley mall Way, Mount Vernon. Coffee and doughnuts, adult vaccines (low/no insurance only), wound care kits, Naloxone, Syringe Exchange supplies, condoms.

Free and for specific populations:

  • Jan. 25, Noon-4:00 p.m.: Northwest Youth Services: 427 N. 4th Street, Mount Vernon. Pizza, resources, and fun hangout. Youth only, ages 13-24.
  • Jan. 25, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.: Veterans and their families: American Legion Post 91 & Community Action Skagit Vets Connect: 721 E. Fairhaven Ave. #1914, Burlington. Light breakfast and lunch for veterans and their families.

Community Action’s Flyer

Anacortes Family Center Flyer

Skagit Public Health Flyer English

Skagit Public Health Flyer Spanish

Free Ride Day on Skagit Transit English

Free Ride Day on Skagit Transit Spanish