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Council for the Homeless

Point-in-Time Count workers collect data, offer resources to Clark County’s homeless

January 31, 2025, 2:01pm Clark County News

A team of outreach workers moved through an east Vancouver homeless camp Thursday as dawn’s first light touched the horizon. Read story

Clark County’s nonprofits and governments still reeling after federal funds freeze called off

January 29, 2025, 1:52pm Clark County News

Leaders of Clark County governments and nonprofits remain uneasy even though the White House on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing all federal grants and loans. The order would have undercut… Read story

A flimsy tarp provides little shelter during a winter rainstorm for those camping Feb. 8, 2024, in downtown Vancouver.

Clark County homelessness task force changes winter shelter response threshold from 32 to 36 degrees

A flimsy tarp provides little shelter during a winter rainstorm for those camping Feb. 8, 2024, in downtown Vancouver.

January 21, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Health

Residents at a downtown Vancouver encampment described the cold weather Thursday as debilitating. The campers huddled around fires and wrapped themselves in blankets to try to stave off the biting chill that was deepened by fitful winds and slight rain. Read story

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

Council for the Homeless issues severe weather alert through Wednesday

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

January 16, 2025, 1:06pm Clark County News

Council for the Homeless has issued a severe weather alert through Wednesday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read story

In partnership with Council for the Homeless, the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program was recently awarded about $1.7 million in federal funding to use toward preventing evictions and homelessness.

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program, Council for Homeless get $1.7M to help prevent evictions, homlessness

In partnership with Council for the Homeless, the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program was recently awarded about $1.7 million in federal funding to use toward preventing evictions and homelessness.

January 10, 2025, 6:07am Clark County News

The Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program, in partnership with Council for the Homeless, recently received about $1.7 million in federal funding to use toward preventing evictions and homelessness. Read story

Washougal High School senior Emily Bishop displays one of several feminine hygiene kits she has created to donate to local homeless organizations.

Washougal high school senior gathering hygiene supplies for the homeless

Washougal High School senior Emily Bishop displays one of several feminine hygiene kits she has created to donate to local homeless organizations.

December 28, 2024, 6:07am Clark County News

Working at Round Table Pizza in Camas, Emily Bishop has learned about the challenges people facing homelessness struggle with on a daily basis. Read story

Attendees hold candles during the Homeless Persons Memorial Day event Dec. 21, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Vancouver.

‘These folks exist’: Memorial for 53 people in the homeless community will be Saturday in downtown Vancouver

Attendees hold candles during the Homeless Persons Memorial Day event Dec. 21, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Vancouver.

December 19, 2024, 2:23pm Clark County News

The annual Homeless Persons Memorial Day on Saturday in downtown Vancouver will honor those who died in the past year. Read story

‘Music is powerful’: Clark County duo uses music to help homeless

December 16, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Life

A Clark County band is using its music to support the efforts of Council for the Homeless. Read story

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

Despite concerns, severe weather shelter ready to open in former Vancouver library building

Beds sit on the ground Friday at Vancouver Art Hub, which will serve as an overnight winter shelter.

December 13, 2024, 3:21pm Clark County News

On Saturday, two city of Vancouver buildings will open to those seeking overnight refuge from the cold. Officials say the shelters will provide not only warmth but also a path to permanent housing and support. Read story

The Vancouver-based Northwest Association for Blind Athletes raised about $18,000 on GivingTuesday to support athletes in its programs.

GivingTuesday makes a splash for Clark County nonprofits Furry Friends, Northwest Association for Blind Athletes

The Vancouver-based Northwest Association for Blind Athletes raised about $18,000 on GivingTuesday to support athletes in its programs.

December 12, 2024, 6:05am Clark County News

As the year winds down, Clark County nonprofits are making a final effort to raise money for their missions and encourage charitable contributions from the community. Read story