Michael Schmitz, Mayor | City of Bismarck
Michael Schmitz, Mayor | City of Bismarck
Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health is joining forces with local service providers, community organizations, and volunteers to carry out the 2025 Summer Unsheltered Point in Time (PIT) Count. This event is scheduled for Wednesday night, July 9.
The PIT Count aims to determine the number of individuals and households experiencing unsheltered homelessness on a specific night. This summer initiative supports North Dakota's goal of collecting data during warmer months and complements the federal count mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development each January.
From 10 p.m. on July 9 until 4 a.m. on July 10, outreach teams and volunteers will survey the community to locate those without shelter. The survey teams will gather basic demographic information and connect individuals with local services and resources. The count provides a real-time snapshot of unsheltered homelessness and assists in guiding 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.
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