The motel cradled between Interstate 5 and Highway 99 has long been an infamous landmark in Clark County. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Homeless outreach”
Vancouver’s homeless response manager swaps strategies with other cities on national problem
By The Citizen on October 1, 2025
When Jamie Spinelli became Vancouver’s homeless response manager, she visited other cities to learn about their strategies. Now, other cities are seeking advice from her.…
‘Water can sometimes be taken for granted’: Vancouver homeless rely on outreach workers, public drinking fountains
By The Citizen on September 23, 2025
For most people who are thirsty, all they have to do is walk to the kitchen sink and fill a glass at the faucet. But…
‘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…
Is Vancouver’s Share ‘setting people up for failure’?
By The Citizen on August 30, 2025
Tinisha Turner landed a job at Share, Vancouver’s largest homeless service provider, with hopes of offering others the same kind of support that changed her…
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
‘Going in a better direction’: Fewer people have died on Vancouver’s streets so far this year
By The Citizen on August 20, 2025
Fewer people have died on Vancouver streets so far this year compared with last year, according to new city data. Yet, fatal fentanyl overdoses remain…
Vancouver shelves plans for fifth Safe Stay community – for now
By The Citizen on August 20, 2025
Despite the city of Vancouver budgeting for five Safe Stay communities, the city has shifted gears away from establishing a fifth site — for now.…
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… …
NW Furniture Bank breaks ground on new building in southeast Vancouver
By The Citizen on July 30, 2025
A nonprofit that provides low-income families with donated furniture and housewares broke ground Tuesday on a new building that will triple the capacity of its…