The Lifeline of Journaling
When you think of journaling, you’ve probably get haunting flashbacks of grade school, with arbitrary writing prompts and hand cramps. On the other hand…
Receiving Your Federal Stimulus Funds While Homeless
With the passage of the CARES act by Congress on March 27th, many people are now receiving stimulus checks of up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per child from the Federal Government. These direct payments to households are called economic impact payments, or EIPs. EIPs will not be taxed in the future or be required to pay back, and the intent is to help people stay afloat and pay rent or mortgages and meet basic needs after experiencing a reduction in income related to COVID-19.
Get to know the Fair Housing Act
April is National Fair Housing Month. Fair Housing is the right to choose your residence, free from unlawful discriminatory practices. This policy encompasses several elements designed to eliminate discrimination in the process of renting or buying a home.
What is the history of Fair Housing?
1968: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which included Title VIII, known as the Fair Housing Act on April 11th, following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. (4/4/1968) and the Civil Rights act of 1964.
How to participate in the Census if you are experiencing homelessness
By Laura Ellsworth, Council for the Homeless Everyone – Housed, unhoused, or living in your car is asked to participate in the Census. Anyone with access to a computer or smart phone and an internet connection (libraries have increased their...
Black History Month Call to Action
Black History Month is a reminder for our community and beyond to reflect on the rich and valuable history generations of people who are Black have had in history.
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Every year during the end of January, Council for the Homeless conducts a one-night count of people experiencing homelessness in Clark County. Known as the Point in Time Count, those living on the street, in shelters, transitional housing, or fleeing domestic violence will be counted on January 30, 2020 in alignment with Washington State requirements.
Movie Explores Library as Safe Haven from a Storm
Public libraries can feel like a living room, a soft hug or even a safe haven. They offer warmth, predictability, comfortable spaces and kind people. Most importantly, libraries offer books, which provide individuals the rare opportunity to escape to a new reality with each chapter.
This is Exhausting!
By Brenda Schallberger and Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Truer words were never spoken when considering the person was referring to their simulated experience as someone in poverty. Last week over 100 community members participated in a Poverty Immersion...
When being Fair is not enough to End Homelessness
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Most people believe in the concept of equal rights for all. Everyone deserves a “fair shake” or an equal chance to pursue opportunities in their lives. Equality and fairness mean everyone has the...
A Welcoming Place for the Hard Work of Ending Homelessness
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Encouraging notes from iTech middle school students displayed at the Housing Solutions Center. Have you ever visited an office that was drab, dark, or cramped? Have you ever described a problem you were...