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Ari, a 23-year-old living in Clark County, stands outside the Share House men’s shelter in downtown Vancouver. Though Ari said he will always be grateful for his Share House bed, he also experienced abuse as a transgender youth in an all-men’s shelter. “Clark County definitely, completely needs an LGBT shelter and they need it soon,” he said.

Using experience to open eyes, hearts: Trans man recounts facing dangers in Vancouver

Ari, a 23-year-old living in Clark County, stands outside the Share House men’s shelter in downtown Vancouver. Though Ari said he will always be grateful for his Share House bed, he also experienced abuse as a transgender youth in an all-men’s shelter. “Clark County definitely, completely needs an LGBT shelter and they need it soon,” he said.

December 11, 2022, 6:03am Clark County News

Ari clearly remembers his first night in a homeless shelter. It was November 2019 — his 20th birthday. He had been camping on Vancouver’s streets for about four months. Read story

The county's HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program gives $923,819 to the Vancouver Housing Authority for the development of Weaver Creek Commons, an 80-unit low-income rental complex in Battle Ground.

Federal aid may boost Battle Ground housing project

The county's HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program gives $923,819 to the Vancouver Housing Authority for the development of Weaver Creek Commons, an 80-unit low-income rental complex in Battle Ground.

November 22, 2022, 5:03pm Business

In 2021, the Vancouver Housing Authority applied for state funding for Weaver Creek Commons, an 80-unit low-income rental complex in Battle Ground. The authority didn’t receive funding, delaying development. Read story

Pablo Rodriguez, who escaped Cuba as a child with his family and is now experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, crosses the street while helping to clean litter, graffiti, signs and stickers downtown on a Monday afternoon. Rodriguez currently works part time at Vancouver's Downtown Association keeping the downtown area in top condition.

‘A learning experience’: U.S. Army veteran coming back from homelessness in Vancouver

Pablo Rodriguez, who escaped Cuba as a child with his family and is now experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, crosses the street while helping to clean litter, graffiti, signs and stickers downtown on a Monday afternoon. Rodriguez currently works part time at Vancouver's Downtown Association keeping the downtown area in top condition.

November 21, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

Pablo Rodriguez has endured enough life battles to make anyone bitter. He escaped his home country of Cuba as a young boy, served in the Army for five years of active duty and slept on the streets of Vancouver after becoming homeless earlier this year. Read story

Daddy D&#039;s Southern Style BBQ owner Donnie Vercher, left, joins volunteers Chase Alderman and Michael Campbell as they prepare smoked turkey on Friday afternoon. The trio helped make free Thanksgiving meals to feed 3,000 people in 2020.

‘Everyone Welcome’: Where to find a free Thanksgiving meal in Clark County

Daddy D&#039;s Southern Style BBQ owner Donnie Vercher, left, joins volunteers Chase Alderman and Michael Campbell as they prepare smoked turkey on Friday afternoon. The trio helped make free Thanksgiving meals to feed 3,000 people in 2020.

November 18, 2022, 6:07am Clark County News Free

With Thanksgiving Day less than a week away, organizations and individuals throughout Clark County are preparing to serve food to and create community for those in need. Read story

Veterans Ron Powers, from left, Ron Fryer and Mike Stacey walk on property for a proposed micro-home village for female veterans off Northeast St. James Road in December 2016.

Project to house Clark County’s homeless women veterans relaunches

Veterans Ron Powers, from left, Ron Fryer and Mike Stacey walk on property for a proposed micro-home village for female veterans off Northeast St. James Road in December 2016.

November 16, 2022, 6:11am Clark County News

Nearly six years after Ron Fryer made plans to build Veterans Village, a development for homeless female veterans, the project is back on track. Read story

Annual Korey’s Joy Drive begins Wednesday

November 15, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The eighth annual Korey’s Joy Drive, asking for donations of warm clothing and toys for Vancouver residents in need, begins Wednesday. Read story

Matrix Roof and Home roofers Alfredo Mendoza, left, and Jorge Gutierrez, second from right, lend a hand as construction continues on the roof of a low-income senior, Lynn, on Wednesday morning. The roof repair enables Lynn to stay in her home after receiving a cease-and-desist notice in September demanding she repair her failed roof within five days.

Community mobilizes to keep woman in Vancouver mobile home

Matrix Roof and Home roofers Alfredo Mendoza, left, and Jorge Gutierrez, second from right, lend a hand as construction continues on the roof of a low-income senior, Lynn, on Wednesday morning. The roof repair enables Lynn to stay in her home after receiving a cease-and-desist notice in September demanding she repair her failed roof within five days.

November 10, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

In late September, Lynn, a senior citizen who lives on less than $1,000 a month, received a cease-and-desist notice from an attorney representing the Vancouver mobile home park where she has lived for more than 25 years. Read story

Winter shelters open in Clark County

November 8, 2022, 12:41pm Clark County News

Winter emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness are now open in Clark County. The Winter Hospitality Overflow and Satellite Overflow shelters are open seven nights per week through March. Read story

A vacant lot at West 11th Street and Daniels Street, a possible location for the third Safe Stay community, is seen from the front steps of Briar Rose Inn in downtown Vancouver.

Vancouver council gives green light to Safe Stay in downtown Vancouver

A vacant lot at West 11th Street and Daniels Street, a possible location for the third Safe Stay community, is seen from the front steps of Briar Rose Inn in downtown Vancouver.

November 8, 2022, 11:42am Clark County News

City officials received the green light Monday from the Vancouver City Council to continue pursuing a Safe Stay Community in downtown Vancouver. Read story

Saree Adams is facing a nearly $400 rent increase beginning next month for her low-income Rockwood Terrace apartment in Washougal.

Critics: Affordable housing metric in Vancouver-Portland area unrealistic, unfair

Saree Adams is facing a nearly $400 rent increase beginning next month for her low-income Rockwood Terrace apartment in Washougal.

November 5, 2022, 6:05am Business

If Washougal resident Saree Adams doesn’t pay a $389 rent increase at her low-income Rockwood Terrace apartment beginning in December, she could become homeless, she said. Read story