We share a belief in the fundamental humanity of each person experiencing homelessness in our community. That’s why we are bringing attention to a few “Keys to Success” for establishing a regional homelessness authority in Spokane County.
Spokane City Council pumps brakes on regional homeless authority. Council voted 5-1 to continue negotiations only if several conditions are met.
A stray comment, a controversial figure, and the push for a homeless plan draws
fire, Spokesman Review
New Point-in-Time Count reports 36% increase in Spokane County homeless population. The 2023 Point-in-Time Count took place between Jan. 24 - 29 and counts both the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population throughout Spokane County.
A new regional approach to homelessness in the Spokane area is starting to coalesce, and now it has a name: the Regional Authority on Homelessness, Housing, Health and Safety.
Opinion: How Houston’s homelessness breakthrough could be a national game-changer
The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty currently estimates that each year at least 2.5 to 3.5 million Americans sleep in shelters, transitional housing, and public places not meant for human habitation.