Council for the Homeless is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide community leadership, compelling advocacy and practical solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County, Washington. Since 1989, Council for the Homeless has been providing aid to the homeless crisis through partnerships with educators, social service workers, business leaders, communities of faith, government agencies and more. They are committed to creating an equitable organization that is inclusive and representative of the communities they serve, as well as trauma-informed. Not only does CFH provide shelter to those experiencing homelessness, they also help people that are struggling to remain in their homes, help access basic needs and assist in finding new, permanent housing.

A great way to see the positive impact Council for the Homeless offers is through the story of the Romero family. The Romero family consists of a mother, Roberta, and 2 sons, who were forced to leave their out-of-state-home due to escalating violence. In their relocation to Vancouver, their housing fell through, but Roberta worked hard to make sure her kids stayed off the streets. She contacted Council for the Homeless and through their aid, she secured a job and after a few months, housing as well. With assistance from CFH, the Romero family was able to move into a gated apartment where they finally felt safe and could call it their home. The Romero’s story speaks to the impact of stable housing and resources, and the importance of the work done by Council for the Homeless.

Council for the Homeless offers a Housing Hotline at (360) 695-9677 which advises about available shelter and housing assistance. The hotline runs Monday-Friday from 9am to 8pm and from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. They offer many resources on their website, including links to affordable and alternative housing, rent assistance and other general resources.

There are lots of opportunities to support Council for the Homeless by advocacy, donating supplies, monetary donations and volunteering. An easy way to support Council for the Homeless in June is by referring a family member or friend to Davidson & Associates – we will donate $25 to the organization on your behalf! To learn more about Council for the Homeless and how you can get involved, visit their website at www.councilforthehomeless.org.

Refer a friend, family member, colleague, or local business for their free, no-obligation quote to support this worthy nonprofit!

Not a current Davidson & Associates client? Call (360) 514-9550 for your free, no-obligation quote and mention our Referral Rewards Program to support Council for the Homeless.