Homelessness

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...

By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless The Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA) recognized our very own Andy Silver with one of their 2017 Advocacy Awards: Champion for Homes. “Andy Silver has served as the ED for the Vancouver Council for the Homeless...

By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Should housing come with conditions like being clean and sober? Evidence tells us that people who are homeless can find stability and healing when provided permanent housing and access to services. Known as...

By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless It is a myth that people choose to be homeless. This myth is dangerous and allows us to ignore the trauma of homelessness and the fact that people are living in tents, cars,...

By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless People who are homeless should just get a job and then they would not be homeless. This is a common myth regarding homelessness. The fact is many people who are homeless do have...