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Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

Vancouver awards contract for 2nd Safe Stay Community to Living Hope Church

Encouraging messaging sits on the ground outside a row of pallet homes Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Stay Safe Community in east Vancouver.

February 7, 2022, 7:58pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council voted unanimously Monday to establish a contract with Living Hope Church to operate the city’s second Safe Stay Community. Read story

Clark ounty has been selected as an "anchor community" by A Way Home Washington. The anchor community initiative is a statewide movement to prevent and end homelessness for unaccompanied youth and young adults.

Clark County chosen as ‘anchor community’ in program that helps homeless youth

Clark ounty has been selected as an "anchor community" by A Way Home Washington. The anchor community initiative is a statewide movement to prevent and end homelessness for unaccompanied youth and young adults.

February 4, 2022, 6:07am Clark County News

There are an estimated 13,000 to 15,000 homeless young people in Washington without a parent or guardian. Read story

Michael Iverson, a resident of the Safe Stay Community, looks over an empty unit in December.

Vancouver City Council approves $402K for modular shelters for homeless

Michael Iverson, a resident of the Safe Stay Community, looks over an empty unit in December.

January 12, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

The Vancouver City Council unanimously approved the purchase of $402,105 worth of modular shelters Monday to prepare for two future Safe Stay Community sites. Read story

Client Uriah Schlosser of Vancouver keeps out of the cold as he takes a seat at the St. Paul Lutheran Church warming shelter Wednesday afternoon.

Clark County churches, nonprofits work to keep homeless out of the cold

Client Uriah Schlosser of Vancouver keeps out of the cold as he takes a seat at the St. Paul Lutheran Church warming shelter Wednesday afternoon.

December 30, 2021, 6:00am Churches & Religion Subscriber Exclusive

Uriah Schlosser, 33, has metal in his hip, wrist and jaw — remnants from surgery he had following a car accident. Now, freezing weather causes him severe pain. Read story

Vigil attendees hold candles and listen to speakers Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church during a candlelight vigil honoring those who died while experiencing homelessness.

Clark County groups hold candlelight vigil to remember those lost to homelessness

Vigil attendees hold candles and listen to speakers Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church during a candlelight vigil honoring those who died while experiencing homelessness.

December 22, 2021, 1:12pm Clark County News

On Tuesday night, Adam Kravitz stood in front of St. Paul Lutheran Church in downtown Vancouver with tears in his eyes. Read story

Homelessness Response Coordinator Jamie Spinelli talks with members of the media during a tour of the new Stay Safe Community on Tuesday. The shelter, the first in a planned series, will accommodate up to 40 residents and will be operated by Outsiders Inn.

Safe Stay Community for homeless to open Dec. 23 in east Vancouver

Homelessness Response Coordinator Jamie Spinelli talks with members of the media during a tour of the new Stay Safe Community on Tuesday. The shelter, the first in a planned series, will accommodate up to 40 residents and will be operated by Outsiders Inn.

December 21, 2021, 5:55pm Clark County News

Every night, Michael Iverson gets up intermittently to knock the rainwater puddles off the top of his tent. If he forgets, his tent floods. Read story

The Winter Hospitality Overflow operates emergency shelters at Vancouver's St. Andrew and St. Paul churches to help homeless people during the coldest months of the year. They accept donations such as food and blankets.

Clark County shelters prepare for likely winter weather this weekend

The Winter Hospitality Overflow operates emergency shelters at Vancouver's St. Andrew and St. Paul churches to help homeless people during the coldest months of the year. They accept donations such as food and blankets.

December 20, 2021, 5:27pm Clark County News

Southwest Washington may not wake to a white Christmas, but a white after-Christmas could be possible. Read story

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

It’s official: Vancouver OKs sale of former Navigation Center to library

Signs outside the Vancouver Navigation Center in March 2020 notify visitors of the closure due to COVID-19 concerns.

December 7, 2021, 3:14pm Clark County News

The Vancouver City Council authorized the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries’ purchase of the former Navigation Center on Monday, ending the city’s troubled relationship with that property. Read story

Sen. Murray, Vancouver Housing Authority discuss American Rescue Plan Act

December 2, 2021, 6:33pm Business

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., met with the Vancouver Housing Authority, local housing providers and federal housing relief recipients Thursday to discuss how the American Rescue Plan Act benefitted Clark County. Read story

Residents clear out their belongings from a homeless encampment in the North Image neighborhood Monday afternoon to comply with Vancouver's camping ordinance. According to the rule, there can't be unrestricted camping within 1,200 feet of Safe Stay Communities.

Helping homeless put down stakes in Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community

Residents clear out their belongings from a homeless encampment in the North Image neighborhood Monday afternoon to comply with Vancouver's camping ordinance. According to the rule, there can't be unrestricted camping within 1,200 feet of Safe Stay Communities.

December 1, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

City staff began clearing unsanctioned tents on Northeast 51st Circle on Monday in preparation for Vancouver’s first Safe Stay Community, which is set to open Dec. 23. Read story