Houseless Collaborative invites partners, public to meeting
The bi-state Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) invites partners and interested public members to its third quarter meeting on July 9, 2024, from 3-4 p.m. via Zoom or in person at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. Seventh St., The Dalles.
Houseless Collaborative Shares Portraits of Houselessness
Nearly 80 individuals joined a Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative meeting on February 13 to learn about progress made toward its goals during 2023, review strategic plan updates, and get an overview of key activities and projects planned for 2024.
Mid-Columbia's 2023 PIT Count Reveals 5% Rise in Houselessness, Highlights Regional Disparities and Need for Services
The results from the January 2023 Point in Time (PIT) count in the Mid-Columbia region have been collected. While the numbers have not yet been confirmed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), preliminary data shows an overall 5% increase in people experiencing houselessness throughout Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties as compared to data collected in 2022.
MCCAC and WAGAP to provide cooling kits instead of opening cooling centers
In response to feedback on how to best meet the needs of the community, Mid-Columbia Community Action Council and Washington Gorge Action Programs made the decision to stop operating cooling shelters in the Columbia Gorge during extreme heat events and instead distribute kits containing supplies such as water, sunscreen and other items to people in need.
MCHC 2022 Report Details Four Portraits of Houselessness
Originally published on Feb. 13, 2023
MCHC has released their 2022 report which offers a snapshot of the affordable housing and houselessness crisis and evidence-based solutions in action in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties.
Houseless Collaborative goes on a roadshow
A massive bi-state effort is underway to change how agencies work together to address the issue of housing people in need. Beginning in November, the new Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC) will present to city councils and county commissions as it shares its vision.