Posts published in “Homeless”

Cooling centers to open in Clark County during heat wave

By The Citizen on August 29, 2024

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for today through Saturday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read more… Source: The…

City proposes 150-bed bridge shelter at site of former Naydenov building in central Vancouver

By The Citizen on August 21, 2024

The city of Vancouver has announced a potential location for its planned 150-bed homeless shelter: a two-story building at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., in the…

Donated dump truck delivers for Share’s Talkin’ Trash program in Vancouver

By The Citizen on August 13, 2024

A program that cleans up litter around Vancouver has received a heavy-duty donation that will boost efficiency: a dump truck. Read more… Source: The Columbian

Clark County cooling centers’ mission: ‘Taking care of our neighbors’

By The Citizen on August 9, 2024

In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read…

Now open a year, no issues noted with central Vancouver addiction treatment facility NorthStar

By The Citizen on August 1, 2024

Despite initial concerns from neighbors about a new addiction treatment facility in central Vancouver, surrounding businesses and clinic staff say they haven’t experienced any problems…

Homeless outreach nonprofit Thrive2Survive to host annual Show the Love car show

By The Citizen on July 19, 2024

Homeless outreach nonprofit Thrive2Survive is hosting its third annual Show the Love car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Living Hope Church…

Vancouver Fire Department sees slight drop in overdoses with new Narcan leave-behind program

By The Citizen on July 18, 2024

In 2023, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to one to two overdoses a day on average, according to the department. Read more… Source: The Columbian

After overcoming addiction and homelessness, Wittners helping others find hope

By The Citizen on July 18, 2024

Jonathan and Treva Wittner strolled across a walkway adorned with the message “Hope is here” — a testament to their journey. Read more… Source: The…