Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is partnering with local service providers, community organizations and volunteers to conduct the 2025 Summer Unsheltered Point in Time (PIT) Count on Wednesday night, July 9.
The PIT Count identifies the number of individuals and households experiencing unsheltered homelessness on a single night. This summer effort supports North Dakota’s initiative to collect data in warmer months and complements the federal count the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires each January.
From 10 p.m. July 9 to 4 a.m. July 10, outreach teams and volunteers will canvass the community to locate people without shelter. Survey teams will collect basic demographic information and connect individuals with local services and resources. The count offers a real-time snapshot of unsheltered homelessness and helps guide local planning, funding and service delivery.
"This effort helps us identify gaps in our community, ensure everyone is accounted for, and determine what services are needed to better support our community," said Renae Moch, Public Health Director for Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health.
Teams will visit places where people without housing often stay, such as streets, parks, vehicles and other areas not designed for human habitation. The data they collect plays a critical role in identifying community needs and securing support to address homelessness.