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Officer Tyler Chavers, whose work involves outreach to people experiencing homelessness, says he plans to stay with the city's Homeless Assistance Response Team for the rest of his career.

Vancouver police Officer Tyler Chavers builds trust, relationships as member of city’s homeless response team

Officer Tyler Chavers, whose work involves outreach to people experiencing homelessness, says he plans to stay with the city's Homeless Assistance Response Team for the rest of his career.

August 2, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

Officer Tyler Chavers didn’t grow up dreaming of one day donning a navy blue uniform and badge. And if you told him he’d one day be in law enforcement working with homelessness? Read story

Carol Collier, Roy Johnson, Andy Silver, and Victor Caesar of the Vancouver Housing Authority share updates on their organization's findings at the affordable housing workshop on July 26. Johnson announced his retirement on Monday, to be succeeded by Silver.

Vancouver Housing Authority appoints Andy Silver as new CEO

Carol Collier, Roy Johnson, Andy Silver, and Victor Caesar of the Vancouver Housing Authority share updates on their organization's findings at the affordable housing workshop on July 26. Johnson announced his retirement on Monday, to be succeeded by Silver.

July 31, 2023, 3:15pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Housing Authority has named Andy Silver as its new chief executive officer. Read story

On Saturday, Living Hope Church and Thrive2Survive will hosts its second annual car show. Proceeds will go toward the church and nonprofit.

Vancouver car show to aid homelessless nonprofit, church

On Saturday, Living Hope Church and Thrive2Survive will hosts its second annual car show. Proceeds will go toward the church and nonprofit.

July 25, 2023, 6:30pm Churches & Religion

Rev your engines and support those in need. Read story

Janet Lyons, left, donated a kidney to her longtime friend, Debbie Lein, 10 years ago.

Friend gives gift of life: Women celebrate 10 years since kidney donation

Janet Lyons, left, donated a kidney to her longtime friend, Debbie Lein, 10 years ago.

July 25, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

Thirty years ago, Debbie Lein popped her head through the window of Janet Lyon’s SUV and asked if she wanted to be her friend. Read story

Volunteers Leslie Matheney, center, and Vitaliy Shkurov, left, of IDM Cos. help assemble lunches for kids in need while working in the kitchen at Fort Vancouver High School. Share is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its summer meal program.

Share marks 20th anniversary of Summer Meals program

Volunteers Leslie Matheney, center, and Vitaliy Shkurov, left, of IDM Cos. help assemble lunches for kids in need while working in the kitchen at Fort Vancouver High School. Share is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its summer meal program.

July 22, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Among the crinkling of brown lunch sacks and soft chatter floating in the air, Leslie Matheney slips little plastic containers filled with ingredients needed to make a pizza: pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, peppers and the controversial pineapple. Read story

Alaire de Salvo, Janus Youth Programs shelter and outreach director, left, and case manager Robin Miller look over the clothes closet at Oak Bridge Youth Shelter. Oak Bridge, the first crisis intervention shelter of its kind in the Clark County area, serves both state-dependent and non-state-involved youth ages 9 to 17 and their families.

Clark County agencies receive grants to help homeless children, youth

Alaire de Salvo, Janus Youth Programs shelter and outreach director, left, and case manager Robin Miller look over the clothes closet at Oak Bridge Youth Shelter. Oak Bridge, the first crisis intervention shelter of its kind in the Clark County area, serves both state-dependent and non-state-involved youth ages 9 to 17 and their families.

July 20, 2023, 4:47pm Clark County News

Two Clark County agencies will receive an influx of funding to aid in their efforts of alleviating youth homelessness. Read story

Amy Reynolds was recently appointed nonprofit Share's new executive director. Reynold has worked at the housing organization for 22 years.

Share appoints Amy Reynolds as executive director

Amy Reynolds was recently appointed nonprofit Share's new executive director. Reynold has worked at the housing organization for 22 years.

July 18, 2023, 2:37pm Clark County News

One of Clark County’s leading providers for housing services has named its new leader. Read story

Share Vancouver Executive Director Diane McWithey has retired after 34 years.

‘Spirit of collaboration’: Share’s longtime executive director retires

Share Vancouver Executive Director Diane McWithey has retired after 34 years.

July 17, 2023, 6:08am Clark County News

After 34 years leading the nonprofit Share, Diane McWithey has announced her retirement. Read story

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

Gov. Inslee visits Vancouver’s tiny-home affordable housing community

James Walls, left, a Vietnam Veteran and resident of Fruit Valley Terrace, welcomes Gov. Jay Inslee to his home during a tour of the property.

July 14, 2023, 3:55pm Clark County News

Gov. Jay Inslee’s eyes scan over the photographs, assorted knickknacks and military medals accessorizing the 300-square foot unit that veteran James Walls has called home for the last year and a half. Read story

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

State’s affordable housing fund could boost Clark County developments

Cars pass by continuing construction on Fourth Plain Community Commons in Vancouver. The mixed-use housing complex has 106 affordable units developed by the Vancouver Housing Authority, using $1.5 million from the city's Affordable Housing Fund.

July 12, 2023, 5:29pm Clark County News

Clark County lacks affordable housing, but recent statewide funding up for grabs may offer a helping hand. Read story