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Stories by Mia Ryder-Marks

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People hold hands and form a link from Washington to Oregon during the Hands Across the Bridge event that celebrates those in any stage of addiction recovery.

Hands Across the Bridge event celebrates people in addiction recovery

People hold hands and form a link from Washington to Oregon during the Hands Across the Bridge event that celebrates those in any stage of addiction recovery.

September 4, 2023, 6:21pm Clark County Health

In the minutes leading up to noon on Monday, people from all walks of life stretched along the pedestrian walkway on the Interstate 5 Bridge, chatting amongst themselves or gazing into the water below. Read story

XChange Recovery received 10,000 socks to give out to people experiencing homelessness. Socks are one of the most needed items for people living outside.

XChange Recovery gives 10,000 pairs of socks to people living without homes

XChange Recovery received 10,000 socks to give out to people experiencing homelessness. Socks are one of the most needed items for people living outside.

September 2, 2023, 6:10am Clark County News

Jacqueline Alley trailed through an encampment in downtown Vancouver, peeking her head into various tents to chat to chat with people and provide them lunch. Read story

Photos of overdose victims fill a field during an Overdose Awareness Day event.

Overdose Awareness Day pays tribute to Clark County residents lost to drugs

Photos of overdose victims fill a field during an Overdose Awareness Day event.

September 2, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

Dewy grass swished under people’s feet as they ambled through rows of cardboard signs exhibiting the lives lost to substances in Clark County. A soft drizzle kissed the printed faces of someone’s mother, father, daughter, son, friend, neighbor. On Thursday, community members, advocates and local leaders gathered in honor of Overdose… Read story

Jamie Spinelli chats in 2018 with a resident at Vancouver Community Library. Spinelli said patience and kindness toward those experiencing homelessness is paramount.

Clark Asks: How can you help someone who’s experiencing homelessness in Clark County?

Jamie Spinelli chats in 2018 with a resident at Vancouver Community Library. Spinelli said patience and kindness toward those experiencing homelessness is paramount.

August 31, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

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. Read story

The Columbia Gardens Apartments adds 124 units of affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.

East Vancouver gains more affordable housing with opening of Columbia Gardens

The Columbia Gardens Apartments adds 124 units of affordable housing options for Vancouver residents.

August 30, 2023, 6:08am Business

Chrischelle West wouldn’t want to live anywhere but the Columbia Gardens Apartments in east Vancouver. Read story

Society of St. Vincent de Paul to offer rental assistance

August 29, 2023, 5:55am Clark County News

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will begin accepting rent assistance applications at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Read story

A sidewalk near the Share House Men's Shelter in downtown Vancouver was empty Thursday afternoon after being packed with tents.

Vancouver again removes homeless camp near Share House

A sidewalk near the Share House Men's Shelter in downtown Vancouver was empty Thursday afternoon after being packed with tents.

August 25, 2023, 6:37pm Clark County News

Only a few people from a downtown Vancouver homeless camp remained along the streets bordering the Share House Men’s Shelter on Thursday after city workers had finished a routine site cleanup. Read story

*LEADOPTION* Family Promise of Clark County executive director Shane Scalf, left, and case manager Niccole Fuller stand for a portrait. Scalf became the permanant executive director in June.

Family Promise of Clark County taps Shane Scalf as new executive director

*LEADOPTION* Family Promise of Clark County executive director Shane Scalf, left, and case manager Niccole Fuller stand for a portrait. Scalf became the permanant executive director in June.

August 19, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Family Promise of Clark County has a new leader. Shane Scalf was appointed executive director in June, leading the nonprofit that helps families out of homelessness through case management and shelter. Read story

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, center, and LSW architect Jacob DeNeui examine the redesigned bathroom at the men's shelter at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

St. Paul Lutheran Church’s shelter gains redesigned bathroom

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, center, and LSW architect Jacob DeNeui examine the redesigned bathroom at the men's shelter at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

August 16, 2023, 5:38pm Clark County News

Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle walked into a bathroom in downtown Vancouver last week and her jaw dropped slightly. Read story

Phillip Dick, who has been a volunteer at Living Hope Church for four years, takes a moment to rest while helping those in need at the church's cooling center. The facility featured air conditioning, water, fresh fruit, snacks and fudge bars for those looking to escape the heat.

‘What’s a cooling center?’: Many in Clark County in need have no idea facilities exist

Phillip Dick, who has been a volunteer at Living Hope Church for four years, takes a moment to rest while helping those in need at the church's cooling center. The facility featured air conditioning, water, fresh fruit, snacks and fudge bars for those looking to escape the heat.

August 16, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read story