Overview The meeting focused on various definitions and classifications of homelessness, debating distinctions such as unsheltered, sheltered, and unstable housing, along with discussions on coordinated entry systems like HMIS and 2-1-1. A separate discussion addressed the escalating homelessness issue with emphasis on housing navigation, safe parking, emergency shelters, and challenges related to immigration status and legal eligibility. Another meeting examined community se

Welcome and introductions: Lori Morgan-Lutheran Family Services Michelle Ballard-Community Resource Center Rita Joe Case-Housing Catholic...

Summary: The Unhoused Workgroup discussed various initiatives and challenges related to supporting unhoused individuals in the community....

Summary: The unhoused workgroup convened to discuss the progress and future initiatives to address homelessness in the community....

Summary: The Unhoused Workgroup convened to discuss initiatives aimed at supporting families facing housing issues. Community Coalition...

1. Addressing homelessness and providing resources in the Stanwood-Camano area. McKinney-Vento Act: The McKinney-Vento Act is a federal...

Summary: This meeting started with a discussion about the need for volunteer space for the Point in Time Count on January 23. SCAF agreed to host the volunteers, providing space and warm beverages that day. The Food Bank & Community Resource Center reported that they had mutual board support for the concept of the Resource Hub. They will work with each other and the Coalition to move forward with a proposed phased implementation that could allow for minimal improvements to m

Introductions: The introductions fostered a sense of community, with attendees emphasizing the importance of collaboration and resource...

1. Introductions of partners and their current programs 2. Coalition Introduction and presentation Coalition Overview and Initiatives:...

Meeting Summary: The meeting began with the Coalition proposing a save-the-date for a Faith Community meeting event on January 16, 2025,...

The meeting started with an update on the numbers of qualified McKinney-Vento (99 families, 31 Unaccompanied) and foster youth (12)...

Summary: The Community Coalition of Stanwood Camano held a meeting with representatives from various organizations to discuss the issue...

The group welcomed a couple of invited guests to join the conversation. The Mayor of Stanwood A Pastor from our local churches We...

Meeting started on time Two new partners We reviewed the information that was gathered from the last brainstorming meeting. This...