Summary:
The Community Coalition of Stanwood Camano held a meeting with representatives from various organizations to discuss the issue of homelessness and limited resources. The Coalition's recent actions were outlined, including plans to set up community and faith-based meetings to address homelessness. Lynsey Gagnon from Interfaith provided an overview of the organization's
programs, including the challenges faced in funding the prevention program and the specific relationships built with other housing providers. The meeting also discussed the pressing need to address unmet needs in the community, particularly for single women, men, and seniors.
The importance of community involvement and faith-based support in addressing homelessness was emphasized, with a discussion on the potential role of churches and faith communities in providing assistance and resources. The meeting also discussed the implications of the new Supreme Court decision on tearing down encampments in Boulder, expressing concern about the potential increase in people in Chippewa. The exit procedures for homeless families were also discussed, emphasizing the need for engagement and partnership in finding housing.
The meeting concluded with plans to organize a community meeting to bring together service providers and address the pressing issue of housing affordability for seniors and disabled individuals. The meeting highlighted the complexities of
supporting homeless families and the efforts made to facilitate a smooth transition out of the shelter. The Coalition's dedication to community engagement and the careful implementation of programs to support vulnerable populations was emphasized throughout the meeting.
Action Items:
SCAF will initiate outreach to churches and faith-based organizations for community involvement in addressing homelessness.
SCAF will coordinate and organize the community meeting in Stanwood to address homelessness and housing solutions.
SCAF will collect contact information of service providers for the community meeting invitation.
SCAF will extend an invitation to Interfaith to present at the community meeting.
SCAF will schedule the next meeting to discuss progress and plan further action steps.
Key Questions:
How can we involve the faith community and community organizations in addressing homelessness?
How do we create an organization to help the homeless in our community?
What are the challenges faced by older adults and disabled individuals in finding affordable housing?
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