The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) began in 1983 with a $50 million federal appropriation. The program was created by Congress to help meet the needs of people who are hungry and homeless throughout the United States and its territories by allocating federal funds for the provision of food and shelter to nonprofit or governmental organizations in local communities.
Opening the door to her newly created office space at our Housing Solutions Center, Alicia Greco proudly invites me in. Before we even sit down, she is already verbalizing her enthusiasm for the connection to Council for the Homeless, expressing that it feels like her third home.
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless
Lessons Brought Home from WA State Conference on Ending Homelessness
Solutions to homelessness take passionate people and partners working together to move the multiple levers for effective change.
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless “The expertise brought together at the Center for Evidence-based Solutions to Homelessness covers all of the major areas that comprise the field of homelessness, including the diverse populations of people who experience homelessness—from military veterans...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless Did you know socks are one of the most needed items for people without homes? Socks easily get wet and dirty and they wear out quickly needing to be replaced often. Our friends at...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless The board of directors of Council for the Homeless is excited to announce that Kate Budd, Deputy Director, will become the CFTH Executive Director, effective February 9, 2018. Budd will replace Andy Silver who leaves...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the answer is yes. Read the 2016 Out of Reach report, which details the income required to rent housing in the private market. The report...
By Charlene Welch, Council for the Homeless The series will be presented by Andy Silver, Executive Director, and Kate Budd, Deputy Director, and will be held at the Community Room at 2500 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660. Forum dates are...
By Brenda Schallberger, Council for the Homeless SHB 1570 passed through the Washington State House of Representatives! Now is the time to tell your Washington State Senator that funding homelessness services through SHB 1570 is essential to solving the homeless...
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