Stephanie VanVolkinburg stood on Fourth Plain Boulevard on a recent afternoon and held a sign that read, “No One Should Freeze to Death on our…
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‘Help people connect the dots to resources’: Clark County Housing Hotline strives to help those facing homelessness, domestic violence, more
By The Citizen on September 16, 2025
Every morning at 9 on the dot, phones begin to light up at the Council for the Homeless headquarters in Vancouver. Read more… Source: The…
Data shows more children and people are experiencing homelessness for the first time in Clark County
By The Citizen on August 23, 2025
About 5,100 people became newly homeless last year in Clark County, according to data released Friday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Open House Ministries’ block party offers cotton candy, games – and hope
By The Citizen on August 15, 2025
Faith-based nonprofit Open House Ministries’ annual block party Thursday offered the festive energy of a celebration while also connecting residents to vital resources. Read more… …
Clark County housing agencies push back against executive order prioritizing treatment over Housing First model
By The Citizen on August 14, 2025
Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to address homelessness through stricter enforcement measures. Clark County housing agencies warn it takes…
Council for the Homeless: Federal cuts would devastate services in Clark County
By The Citizen on May 6, 2025
Council for the Homeless leaders say potential federal funding cuts will devastate Clark County housing and homeless services. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘Few places to go’: Those living in Burnt Bridge Creek encampment say it serves a purpose, but city plans to close it
By The Citizen on April 26, 2025
Mary Hoxsic knows the encampment along Vancouver’s Burnt Bridge Creek Trail where she lives has a bad reputation. But outsiders don’t know the campers’ stories,…
Battle Ground families fear homelessness after their landlord is arrested on murder and tax charges
By The Citizen on April 5, 2025
Steven Miller, 35, was shocked when he clicked on The Columbian’s website in February. Beneath the headline, “Vancouver man suspected of attempted murder held on…
Should Safe Stays stay? Vancouver officials, advocates for the homeless debate whether communities should be permanent
By The Citizen on March 15, 2025
Vancouver’s system of temporary shelters may become a permanent part of the city’s plan to address homelessness. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘There’s no one single solution’: Panelists discuss affordable housing challenges at ‘Columbian Conversations’ event
By The Citizen on March 12, 2025
Northwest affordable housing providers say it’s a volatile time for them as federal programs that have long fueled Clark County development are threatened. Read more… …