Chris Muntean, 70, feels lucky he had a heart attack. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Homeless”
For people in Clark County experiencing homelessness, health care can be out of reach
By The Citizen on September 16, 2023
A numbness washed over Martha Petifer as she packed up her belongings after being evicted from her apartment. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark Asks: What’s being done about trash in Clark County homeless camps?
By The Citizen on September 14, 2023
At the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail camp — one of the largest homeless camps in Vancouver — a single, modest-size trash can spills over with…
Once homeless, Vancouver couple find comfort, stability in tiny-home community
By The Citizen on September 7, 2023
It’s always Christmastime at Sabrina and James Thayer’s tiny house in Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark Asks: How can you help someone who’s experiencing homelessness in Clark County?
By The Citizen on August 31, 2023
People pass by residents experiencing homelessness every day in Clark County, where at least 672 people live outside, according to the county’s 2023 Point-in-Time Count.…
Clark County woman carries on mother’s legacy helping homeless people
By The Citizen on August 24, 2023
Lequoya Elliott describes herself as “the behind the scenes person” in the community. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County cooling centers see lukewarm response
By The Citizen on August 16, 2023
J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read more… Source: The Columbian
People, services connect during Vancouver resource fair
By The Citizen on August 11, 2023
A line of people in downtown Vancouver held squirming cats and dogs awaiting veterinary care while nearby hairdressers brushed away freshly cut locks off people’s…
‘Spirit of collaboration’: Share’s longtime executive director retires
By The Citizen on July 17, 2023
After 34 years leading the nonprofit Share, Diane McWithey has announced her retirement. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Open House Ministries gains $1M grant to support affordable housing
By The Citizen on June 22, 2023
Open House Ministries will receive $1 million to bolster local affordable housing. Read more… Source: The Columbian