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Homeless and Housing Program

Mission Statement or Purpose:

Through partnerships, advocacy, and outreach, the Homeless/Housing Program strives to ...

Vision or Goals:

10-year plan to reduce homelessness

2011 FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Click here to read the news release.

Click here to view the RFP letter.

Click here to view the 2011 application - due May 9, 2011.

There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, April 14th from 1-3pm in the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services 2nd floor conference room.

Programs or Activities:

Homeless Connect Event: January 26th, 2012 from 10am-3pm at Yard Birds Mall (click here to see the flyer)

2010 Point-in-Time Homeless Statistics

2009 Point-in-Time Homeless Statistics

Public health and social services contact:

  • Michaelle Sorlie, Housing Coordinator
    360 NW North St.
    Chehalis, WA 98532
    Phone: 360-740-1434
    Fax: 360-740-1145
    michaelle.sorlie@lewiscountywa.gov

Community Resources and Services

White Pass Community Services
(360) 496-5404
123 Main St.
Morton, WA 98356
“Provides housing, utility assistance, transportation and domestic violence / sexual assault advocacy.”

Lewis County Shelter Program
360-736-5140
“Shelter program in Lewis county. Serving single men, single women, and families with children.”

Salvation Army
360-736-4339
303 North Gold, Centralia
“Food bank for Centralia – Emergency food for Lewis County. Paths out of Poverty classes. Homeless Services – lunches, shelter referrals. Case management for individuals or families Mon – Friday 10 AM – noon and Mon – Fri 1:00 – 4:00. Limited rent and utilities assistance.- Applications may be picked up Mon – Fri 10-noon and 1:00 – 4:00. Lunches for those not receiving food boxes, 11 AM to 12 PM Mon – Fri. “

Human Response Network
(360) 748-6601
“Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault services. Shelter, advocacy, and support groups”

Reliable Enterprises
(360)736-9558
“Employment and Housing resources”

Longview Housing Authority
(800) 613-4993
“Serving the low income citizens of Longview and the unincorporated areas of Cowlitz, Lewis, Wahkiakum and Pacific Counties in Washington State.”

Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason and Thurston Counties
(800) 952-8012
(360) 736-1800
“Our multi-purpose organization focuses on meeting the needs of low-income individuals and families through a variety of programs designed to help them become independent and more self-sufficient. “