Counting the Unhoused: United Way's Annual Point-in-Time Survey Underway in Helena

Counting the unhoused: United Way's annual Point-in-Time Survey underway in Helena

United Way's annual Point-in-Time Survey began Thursday night with hot meals and drinks for Helena residents that showed up to any one of four locations.

Annual Point in Time survey measuring begins

The United Way of the Lewis and Clark area started their annual Point In Time survey on Thursday. This is an annual snapshot of the number of individuals in shelters, temporary housing, and unsheltered living situations.The survey helps measure housing instability and lets the state determine how to best distribute resources and allocate funding to those in need.Thursday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., there were four locations around Helena set …