HASCO to Join the Snohomish County PIT Count on January 27, 2026,featuring a Resource Fair

EVERETT, WA – The Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO), in collaboration
with community partners, is preparing for the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless
Count on Tuesday, January 27, 2025. This annual initiative remains a crucial aspect of
Snohomish County’s commitment to understanding and addressing homelessness
within the community.
For the third year in a row, HASCO is putting on a Resource Fair in addition to the
survey by partnering up with organizations like Homage Senior Services, Domestic
Violence Services, Sound Pathways, Volunteers of America Western Washington, &
Community Transit, to name a few. Together, they will offer supplemental services and
comfort kits. The Resource Fair will be hosted by HASCO from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at
their office located at 12711 4th Ave West, Everett, WA.
“I’m so proud that we have this team with the passion to do this kind of work. We’ve
been working hard this year to get as many resources as we can available.”, says
Jodie Halsne, HASCO’s Tenant Based Assistance Director, she continued: “Our
agency loves coming together as a community to support those in need, and the PIT
Count Resource Fair is a testament to our collective effort. Piece by piece, we’re
making a difference.”
Services to be Offered:
HASCO (hasco.org): Warm-up kits provided by Snohomish county that include: hand
warmers, emergency blanket, knit hat, gloves, & personal hygiene items; as well as
winter clothing from HASCO’s agency donation drive and light refreshments.
Additionally, they will have Bombas socks to give out thanks to a very generous
donation from the Dignity for Divas organization. Dignity for Divas is a non-profit that is
committed to empowering unhoused and recently housed women through programs
that target the root causes of homelessness.
Homage Senior Services (homage.org): Resource guide that provides information
about their range of services, from nutrition, health and wellness, and
transportation.
Domestic Violence Services (dvs-snoco.org): Resources for intimate partner violence.
Volunteers of America Western Washington (www.voaww.org): Resources on 211,
crisis care, shelters, and food banks.
Veterans’ Affairs: Resources for Veterans
Child Strive (https://childstrive.org/): Childhood & Family services
Community Transit (https://www.communitytransit.org): Public transportation, easy
and safe community travel.
Washington’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors – SHIBA
(https://www.insurance.wa.gov/): Insurance, open enrollment.
Sound Pathways (soundpathways.org): Resources on housing and harm reduction.
DSHS Mobile Van (doh.wa.gov): SNAP, EBT Card Assistance, ID Vouchers
Providence – WSU Internal Medicine Center (https://www.providence.org):
Resources on health.
The Data:
The data collected is vital for securing federal and state funding to tackle
homelessness. It aids in understanding the scope of homelessness in Snohomish
County and identifying the demographics most affected. The Point-in-Time Count acts
as a key resource for prioritizing funding at both state and national levels, as well as
for coordinating local programs and systems.
During the 2025 count, a dedicated team of 340 volunteers, county staff, and partner
agency personnel across the county identified 1,140 people in 890 households
residing in shelter, transitional housing, or living without shelter in Snohomish County
the night of January 22, 2025. That year, the total PIT count was down 1.8% from
2024, representing a decrease of 21 people. The 2024 total PIT count decreased by
9.6 percent compared to 2023, resulting in a reduction of 124 individuals.
HASCO values the continued support from the community and its partners in tackling
homelessness and is looking forward to a successful Point-in-Time count on January
27, 2026.