Annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count

The PIT Count is when our community comes together to survey each person experiencing sheltered or unsheltered homelessness on one night. It is also when we capture temporary and permanent housing capacity and inventory across the housing continuum. The Point-in-Time Count and Housing Inventory Count are required activities for the Continuum of Care (CoC) to receive federal homelessness funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD). In addition to her hands-on leadership in outreach, Jessica plays a key role in the Annual Point In Time Count, a critical initiative for tracking homelessness within the community. As a co-leader of this effort, she collaborates closely with the Mecklenburg County Community Support Services team to coordinate the participation of over 200 volunteers. Her responsibilities include training these volunteers on dignified surveying practices, which are essential for accurately and respectfully assessing the needs of the homeless population.​