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Terrell Berry Discusses the Future of Council for the Homeless By Nneka D. Coxeff I recently sat down with Terrell Berry, our newly hired chief impact officer, to discuss his role and vision for the future. This position was created...
Downtown Vancouver comes alive every first Friday of the month during the First Friday Art Walk hosted by Vancouver’s Downtown Association, where local vendors and artists showcase their work. Among the artists at this event are the blues/roots duo David Benedicktus and Clancy Kelly of the Martin Street Mules. This musical duo is playing to make a difference. Every tip they receive is donated to Council for the Homeless (CFTH), supporting vital housing and homelessness services in our community.
Council for the Homeless has been awarded a $5 million competitive grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. The funding will help Council for the Homeless and its partners end literal family homelessness (families living in a car, shelter or outside.) The funding also will strengthen solutions and reduce the number of families that are couch-surfing or doubled up — the definition under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which ensures support for students without a permanent home.
Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Brad had been homeless most of his life, beginning in childhood. He experienced a tremendous amount of trauma over the years. Now, Brad’s life has taken a turn for the better. He has a...
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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