Each January, during the final ten days of the month, our region takes part in the annual Point in Time (PIT) Count, a federally required survey that provides a snapshot of how many individuals and families lack stable housing. Responses are based on the county participants call home, not necessarily where the shelter is located, as guided by our state’s Rural Continuum of Care.

In 2025, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and partner agencies led the PIT Count in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties, ensuring an accurate and compassionate count that supports continued investment in regional houseless services.