Homelessness

The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined life for the nation, with masks and six feet of physical distancing having become the norm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a period of self-quarantine and isolation for those who have come into contact with COVID-19, either through testing positive themselves…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought immeasurable challenges to Clark County, WA leaving many community members unable to pay their rent. The Housing Hotline at the Housing Solutions Center receives numerous calls on a daily basis from families, seniors, couples, youth and single adults all seeking rent assistance.

Bob. That was what she preferred to be called. Amy was the person from before her head injury, before she fell down the stairs and lost part of her brain and skull. Bob couldn’t relate to that person anymore.
I first met Bob through the Reentry program at the jail. I was doing housing assessments with folks that were homeless prior to incarceration, seeing what they were eligible for, and trying…

As Election Day, November 3, 2020 fast approaches, it is important to know that both housed and unhoused Clark County residents can vote. People can register to vote and vote in person now through Election Day – November 3, 2020, at the Clark County Elections office located at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver

At Council for the Homeless, we know the value of recovery. From the staff we have working in our agency, to our loved ones in our lives, and the clients we serve. Addiction has more than likely touched all of us in one way or another, which means we are in the fight for recovery together.

Money from the Federal CARES Act is coming to states and local communities to provide emergency rental assistance to renters impacted by Covid-19. Clark County is receiving a total of $5.5 million that will be distributed through Council for the Homeless, Impact NW, Janus Youth Programs, Lifeline Connections, and Share.

Thank you to our Board of Directors, donors, funders, stakeholders, and staff for making the successes of 2019 possible. To learn more about Council for the Homeless mission and milestones, please visit https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/mission-and-values/.

The results of the 2020 Point in Time (PIT) Count, conducted on January 30, 2020 are now available to view. New this year is a comprehensive report regarding PIT count survey data and insight and a two-page infographic summary of the results.  All aspects of the 2020 Point in Time results are available at…

National Mental Health Awareness Month: Housing is Mental Health

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Together we can end stigma and promote mental health for all individuals in our community through compassion, education, resources, and even housing. Safe and stable housing is key to recovering from and preventing mental health challenges.