Permanent Supportive Housing Saves Lives
Linda was facing homelessness and lived in her car with her small dog, Baby, for several years. That was until she made contact with CFTH, where she was assessed for her housing and service needs. With their help, Linda eventually moved into Permanent Supportive Housing at The Elwood. She continued to live there until 2022, when she received a hip replacement. Linda needed a more accessible apartment because of this, and The Meridan had a ground-floor unit available. Both apartment complexes were built by the Housing Initiative, LLC for people ending their homelessness through Permanent Supportive Housing. The Vancouver Housing Authority provides property management and service coordination. SeaMar/Community Services Northwest provides supportive services.