There were no major snow or ice events, wind storms, or otherwise noteworthy happenings, just plenty of long, dark, wet and cold nights. This past winter, Council for the Homeless called severe weather on 35 nights, down from 49 the winter before. Severe weather is called when temperatures are forecast to drop below 32 degrees, or there is freezing precipitation.
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.
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...
“If we have data, let’s look at data. If we all have opinions let’s go with mine.” Jim Barksdale
Collecting and analyzing data is an integral piece of any effective initiative, including reducing homelessness. Opinions and rhetoric, while helpful in giving context to data, are limiting…
Thank you to everyone in our community who is being mindful of the continuously evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Council for the Homeless is following the recommendations of Clark County Public Health and the Washington State Department of Health.
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Many people, myself included, have never experienced an extended period of poverty. I have never questioned where my next meal will come from or where I will sleep at night. Nor have I...
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.
When you think of a person experiencing homeless, it’s difficult to imagine a young person fending for themselves on the streets. On a single night in 2018, 36,261 unaccompanied youth were counted as homeless. The number is shocking
This year, for the first time thanks to our State Legislature, people can register to vote in person at the Clark County Elections office located at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver right through Election Day, November 5, 2019.
Council for the Homeless is fortunate to be a partner with United Way Columbia-Willamette, Clark County’s local United Way. Across the Portland metropolitan region, United Way funding serves as a catalyst for many initiatives…
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