PORT ANGELES — “Hot topics” emerging post-election that impact homelessness will be addressed by the Shelter Providers Network of Clallam County when its meets next week.
The group will meet in the downstairs fellowship hall of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 E. Lopez Ave., Port Angeles, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
“The repeal of the so-called ‘snack taxes’ created a lot of post-election insecurity about state programs such as Security Lifeline, and county budget-cutting may impact the local homeless funds and the county Veterans Relief Fund,” said Kathy Wahto, executive director of Serenity House and co-chairwoman of the network.
“At the same time, the onset of winter weather reminds us that a warming station will need to be activated whenever freezing daytime temperatures are sustained for three or more days,” she said.
“The new Hygiene Center at 516 E. First is available to serve as a ‘rest stop’ or warming center, but we hope churches and civic groups and individual volunteers will step forward to volunteer at the warming station,” Wahto said.
The network also will continue preparing for the holidays and for the Thursday, Jan. 27, annual count of homeless people.
United Way of Clallam County Executive Director Jody Moss will introduce United Way’s newly adopted Education Initiative and the Listening to Community Voices project.
All persons interested in ending homelessness in Clallam County are welcome at Shelter Providers Network meetings.
For more information, phone network coordinator Martha Ireland at 360-452-4737.
Or e-mail serenitymartha@gmail.com.
