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On our site, you will find information on the services we offer and/or support in our role as an advocate for the homeless in our community, background on the Council’s past activities, and copies of Clark County's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness and 10-Year Plan Strategies.

In addition to being a ‘destination’ for information about homelessness and services available in Clark County, we also strive to provide a ‘gateway’ for access to broader, more detailed information about homelessness and related issues from the best sources online.

We believe that: hardworking people should be able to afford housing, and still have enough money for groceries and other basic necessities; children deserve an opportunity to succeed in school and in life, which is tied to having a stable home; housing gives people an opportunity to build better lives; and, that it is only fair that everyone has a safe, decent place to live.

Come in, have a look around, and let’s see what we can do together to build community, prevent homelessness, and ensure access to services for those that need them.

We always appreciate your feedback, suggestions and comments on how we might improve the quality and value of our website.

Financial troubles threaten Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare – 04/30/08
www.oregonlive.com

'Zetaman' fights homelessness: courage, sacrifice, costume – 04/28/08
www.katu.com

Local council loses right to serve elderly, disabled – 04/26/08
www.columbian.com

Council OKs limits on panhandling – 04/25/08
www.tdn.com

Restaurateur named county's first citizen – 04/25/08
www.columbian.com

VHA drops plans for Kyocera site – 04/21/08
www.columbian.com

Homeless, but not less human – 04/18/08
www.columbian.com

Employment holds steady in Clark County – 04/16/08
www.columbian.com

Fresh day for outreach – 04/30/08
www.realchangenews.org

Retiree offers soup, smile to Seattle’s homeless – 04/28/08
seattletimes.nwsource.com

Beating addiction, finding a home – 04/27/08
www.spokesmanreview.com

Homeless housing plans ruffle Magnolia residents – 04/26/08
seattlepi.nwsource.com

Lacey says no outdoor tent city – 04/25/08
www.theolympian.com

Backpack Friday fights hunger at one Oregon school – 04/21/08
www.oregonlive.com

Rent dispute blamed for (Spokane) homeless project's demise – 04/19/08
www.spokesmanreview.com

Murray secures funding to help Wash. State homeless vets – 04/16/08
www.king5.com

Philly, 'burbs see dramatic increase in children living in poverty – 04/30/08
www.philly.com

[Opinion] Give them homes – 04/29/08
news.yahoo.com

Fire Destroys Norwich Complex; 150 Homeless – 04/27/08
www.courant.com

Reno, county short on funds for homeless services, centers – 04/24/08
news.rgj.com

Program establishes rooms to house homeless patients – 04/23/08
www.mercurynews.com

Agua Fria students spend homeless night – 04/23/08
www.azcentral.com

Talking Veterans Down From Despair – 04/22/08
www.nytimes.com

Homeless men help neighborhood cleanup – 04/20/08
www.kansas.com

SUPPORT THE COUNCIL WITH YOUR GENTLY USED HOME FURNISHINGS!

The Council for the Homeless is pleased to partner with Divine Consign, a project of the Nonprofit Network. As a supporter of Council for the Homeless, you can donate gently used home furnishings to Divine Consign and ask that the proceeds benefit the Council!

Divine Consign is located at 904 Main Street in Vancouver, Washington, and online at www.divineconsignfurniture.org . For more information, call (360) 993-9571.