By Melissa Baker & Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Pictured above staff from the Clark County Jail Reentry program along with CFTH Housing Coordinators provide needed supplies to people exiting jail. A new report from the Prison Policy Initiative titled Nowhere to Go:...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless A high school senior had been on their own since they were 15 years old. “My family broke up when my dad was deported and my mom abandoned me in an apartment.” Thankfully,...
What is a Continuum of Care (CoC) and what does it do for our community? A Continuum of Care (CoC) is a regional or local planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless families and individuals. In Clark...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Happy Halfway Day! The Cycling Across America team marks the 2,000 mile point in their 4,000 mile journey from Seaside, Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts! They are raising awareness about homelessness and funds for...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Goodbye Washington. Hello Idaho. This week the Cycling Across America team passes the 500 mile marker on their way to 4000 miles from Seaside to Boston! They leave Washington on May 14 and...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Recently I visited with a client named Maria. We talked over tea. She told me she and husband have custody of their two granddaughters both under age 16. One granddaughter has health challenges...
Report by Schoolhouse Washington Nearly half are Grade 5 or younger School districts across the state of Washington identified 40,934 students in K-12 schools as having experienced homelessness during the 2016-17 academic year, a 3.2 percent increase over the previous...
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...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Why is it important to approach people experiencing homelessness with empathy and respect? Because, being homeless is a form of trauma. Consider how we all want empathy and respect from others when dealing...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless On Thursday, January 25th, the 11th annual Project Homeless Connect will take place from 9am-2pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road in Vancouver. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day service...
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