Millions of dollars for affordable housing, rental assistance and services for homeless people are coming to Vancouver this summer. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Homeless”
Vancouver mother wants to know: What has happened to my mentally ill son?
By The Citizen on May 3, 2024
Jacques Le’Sueur’s phone calls to his family stopped a year ago when Clark County sent him to Western State Hospital, a psychiatric facility 130 miles…
With help of Kiggins Village Safe Stay staff in Vancouver, former soldier who had lived in truck heads to complex for veterans
By The Citizen on April 23, 2024
James Turner popped open the hood of his red Ford truck and checked the engine. Soon, he will hop in his truck — which used…
People are staying homeless for longer than ever before in Clark County — experts say fentanyl is a factor
By The Citizen on April 20, 2024
It was during cleanup of an encampment in east Vancouver two years ago that the city’s homeless response manager realized a dangerous shift had occurred.…
Camas Lions project provides beds for kids coming out of homelessness
By The Citizen on April 16, 2024
The Camas Lions Club — known for its charitable work — has kickstarted a new project to provide beds to homeless children. Read more… Source:…
‘Food is always a great connection’: Free Hot Soup Vancouver marks decade of serving meals to those in need
By The Citizen on April 16, 2024
About 10 years ago, a group of Clark County residents gathered together to feed the hungry. Free Hot Soup Vancouver volunteers have stuck with it…
‘Tranq’-laced fentanyl nearly doubles in Clark County and expert says it will only get worse
By The Citizen on April 12, 2024
Paul Hunter’s legs are rotting. The wounds along his calves, skin and ankles are eating away at his freckled flesh. Every time he takes his…
‘No judgment here’: Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd marks 40 years of service to LGBTQ+ individuals
By The Citizen on April 1, 2024
Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd is celebrating 40 years of creating a safe place of worship for the LGBTQ+ community. Read more… Source:…
Vancouver nonprofit offers a solid Foundation for those leaving prison, teens trying to avoid it
By The Citizen on March 29, 2024
When Lester Griffin was released from prison in 2017, a lot had changed in Vancouver over the nine years he was incarcerated. Had his city…
Formerly houseless Vancouver man finds a new home and a fresh start after leaving downtown Safe Stay
By The Citizen on March 29, 2024
Safe Stay friends give former resident a sweet send-off Read more… Source: The Columbian