Houseless Collaborative invites partners, public to meeting

By Tamara Kaufman For Columbia Gorge News

Jul 2, 2024

MID-COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE — 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.

This quarter, the group will focus on cooling services and shelter updates. Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will review cooling services available now throughout the Gorge. All partners are welcome to share announcements and are invited to volunteer to support the distribution of cooling kits and the operations of severe-weather emergency shelters throughout the region in the coming summer.

WAGAP will talk about the family shelter in Stevenson. Now, it is a year-round transitional housing facility that was once a cooling shelter but has been re-imagined to regularly serve more houseless clients. Members will also share updates on the Landlord Luncheon series and the RentWell program.

Housing and advocacy updates are on the agenda. Members will hear about the Rand Road affordable housing project in Hood River and the Columbia View apartments in Cascade Locks. The team will also discuss any calls to action for advocacy efforts to support affordable housing development.

There will be a listening session with the Columbia Gorge Health Council, which is conducting an Oregon-focused Community Health Assessment. Washington partners will also be welcome to remain for that session if they choose.

To get a zoom link or to RSVP to attend the July 9 meeting in person, email Sarah Kellems at skellems@mccac.com.

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