Jacob Anderson isn’t sure when he lost hope. He had big dreams of being an artist and a therapist like the one who helped him…
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Open House Ministries plans new apartments for fall in downtown Vancouver
By The Citizen on July 11, 2024
Children’s laughter and squeals drifted from a courtyard at the Open House Ministries campus in Vancouver’s Esther Short neighborhood Wednesday. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘The need has increased and our staffing hasn’t’: Providers of services to homeless people in Clark County struggle
By The Citizen on July 11, 2024
Clark County’s homeless population is growing rapidly but the number of homeless service providers aren’t. Burnout and lower pay compared with other industries make retention…
Heat wave threatens Clark County’s homeless community; outreach workers deliver water, supplies
By The Citizen on July 9, 2024
For many Clark County residents, the past few days of triple-degree temperatures have been an annoyance. For those who are homeless, they’ve been life threatening.…
Cooling centers set to open in Clark County during heat wave
By The Citizen on July 4, 2024
Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for Friday and Saturday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read more… Source: The…
Late-night releases from Clark County Jail leave some on streets
By The Citizen on June 27, 2024
People are sometimes released from the Clark County Jail late at night or in the wee hours of the morning. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Health experts: Syphillis is a prevalent infection in Clark County homeless camps
By The Citizen on June 8, 2024
Syphilis has surged in Clark County in recent years, a trend reflected throughout the United States. It’s especially an issue for Clark County’s growing population…
Clark County Council again raises doubts about funding for Vancouver homeless shelter
By The Citizen on June 7, 2024
The Clark County Council is once again leaning toward making the city of Vancouver go through a lengthy committee process to acquire the funding it…
Safety is the word on the street at West 11th and Esther in downtown Vancouver
By The Citizen on June 3, 2024
The intersection of Esther and West 11th streets in downtown Vancouver received a makeover recently — a colorful mural of blue and green hues to…
Clark County Council rejects quick action to help Vancouver pay for 150-bed homeless shelter
By The Citizen on May 24, 2024
The Clark County Council rejected Vancouver’s request for quick help to pay for a 150-bed homeless shelter. Read more… Source: The Columbian