Council for the Homeless

08/21/2026

Excited to attend the Greater Vancouver Chamber “Ask the Expert” panel of state agencies. Time to learn and network.

08/15/2026

Vibe Bingo | Saturday, August 22nd | Check-in at 5:30 PM | Heathen Brewing

Join our FRIEND-RAISING event to build community, create connections, and support our mission to prevent and end homelessness in Clark County.

Purchase your tickets today and come vibe with us: https://councilforthehomeless.ejoinme.org/VIBEBINGO and we look forward to seeing you at Heathen Brewing for an unforgettable vibe.

Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door (cash, cashapp, and venmo).

Vibe Bingo: 90s R&B and Hip-Hop music, dancing, singing, prizes, and a friendly game of bingo with a twist...makes for an unforgettable vibe!

2026 August Vibe Bingo

08/12/2026

Thank you Outreach Teams across Clark County!

Council for the Homeless would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to all of the outreach teams throughout Clark County working together to quickly respond to the downtown encampments sanitation clean-up. As the coordinated outreach system, we appreciate you all for actively supporting participants during this time of transition, encouraging them to stay connected to outreach services.

We are grateful and appreciate your efforts during this time.

08/10/2026

Vibe Bingo is next Saturday, August 22nd, at Heathen Brewing.

Doors at 5:30 PM | $30 in advance | $40 at the door

Don't sleep on this; get your tickets today:
https://councilforthehomeless.ejoinme.org/VIBEBINGO

Wondering what it is??? It's not your typical game of bingo...it's a VIBE!

90's R&B and Hip Hop, dancing, signing, laughter, and lots of prizes. You don't have to know the songs to win, but if you know the words please sing along.

Check out this short video from the last event:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3a98i2NfKgo

March 2026 Vibe Bingo with

08/04/2026

UPDATE!!! Three cooling centers are open today: Live Love at Living Hope Church, Mill Plain United Methodist Church, and St. Paul's Vancouver Church. See hours below.

Clark County, Wash. (Aug. 4, 2026) — Council for the Homeless is issuing a Severe Weather Alert for the emergency shelter system in Clark County, beginning Tuesday, August 4, 2026 through the evening of Friday, August 7, 2026. Additional resources and increased shelter capacity will be activated during this time.

DAYTIME Cooling Shelters:

Live Love at Living Hope Church
Days open: Tuesday through Thursday
Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address: 2711 NE Andresen Rd, Vancouver 98661
Closest bus stop: Andresen at Living Hope Church

Mill Plain United Methodist Church
Days open: Tuesday through Friday
Hours: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Address: 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver 98684
Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash or in a kennel.
Closest Bus Stop: Mill Plain and 157th

St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Days open: Tuesday - Friday
Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address: 1309 Franklin Street, Vancouver WA, 98660
Closest bus stop: Located on route 25 and 3 blocks west of 13th and Washington
Pets on leash are welcome
Accessibility: must walk down 13 concrete steps

Outreach teams across the county will be responding as well.
Misting Stations may be added.

Follow CFTH Social Media for new information and timely updates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A message from our friends at C-Tran:
"During extreme heat, C-TRAN will not turn anyone away who is riding to a cooling center. Passengers should tell the operator as they board that they’re 'heading to a cooling center,' and fares will not be enforced. We also encourage anyone to plan ahead and stay hydrated if they expect to be out traveling. All C-TRAN buses also have air conditioning."

Link to cooling center maps:

CRESA: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1kBdSaFSvF4FdiRkzDxA6rpGz-l9FPPE&ll=45.724970572786695%2C-122.54998275&z=11

Please direct people who need shelter and housing assistance to the Council for the Homeless Housing Hotline at (360) 695-9677. The Housing Hotline is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on weekends and holidays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

08/04/2026

Clark County, Wash. (Aug. 3, 2026) — Council for the Homeless is issuing a Severe Weather Alert for the emergency shelter system in Clark County, beginning Tuesday, August 4, 2026 through the evening of Friday, August 7, 2026. Additional resources and increased shelter capacity will be activated during this time.

DAYTIME Cooling Shelters:

Living Hope Church:
Days open: Tuesday through Thursday
Hours: 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Address: 2711 NE Andresen Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
Closest bus stop: Andresen at Living Hope Church

St. Paul's Lutheran Church:
Days open: Tuesday - Friday
Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Address: 1309 Franklin Street, Vancouver WA, 98660
Closest bus stop: Located on route 25 and 3 blocks westh of 13th and Washington
Pets on leash are welcome
Accessiblity: must walk down 13 concrete steps

Outreach teams across the county will be responding as well.

Misting Stations may be added.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

A message from our friends at C-Tran:

"During extreme heat, C-TRAN will not turn anyone away who is riding to a cooling center. Passengers should tell the operator as they board that they’re 'heading to a cooling center,' and fares will not be enforced. We also encourage anyone to plan ahead and stay hydrated if they expect to be out traveling. All C-TRAN buses also have air conditioning."

Link to cooling center maps:

CRESA: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1kBdSaFSvF4FdiRkzDxA6rpGz-l9FPPE&ll=45.724970572786695%2C-122.54998275&z=11

Please direct people who need shelter and housing assistance to the Council for the Homeless Housing Hotline at (360) 695-9677. The Housing Hotline is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and on weekends and holidays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

07/31/2026

Join us on August 26, 2026

Council for the Homeless and Fort Vancouver Regional Library invite you to a special screening of “No Place to Grow Old” — a powerful film highlighting the realities of aging without stable housing.

Stay after the credits for a vital panel discussion with local leaders from Council for the Homeless, Vancouver Housing Authority, Meals on Wheels, and the Area Agency on Aging and Disability.

Aging with dignity starts with a safe place to call home. See you there!

All are welcome. Admission is free. Registration is required: https://councilforthehomeless.ejoinme.org/NPTGO2026.

07/31/2026

Together, we can build a community of compassion — one piece at a time. It starts with a safe place for everyone to call home.

Affordable housing is more than just infrastructure; it’s the foundation of a strong, supportive community. Join us in working toward ensuring everyone has a safe place to rest their heads at night. Sign up for our Advocacy emails to learn more ways you can get involved and help more forward our mission of preventing and ending homelessness in Clark County: https://www.councilforthehomeless.org/take-action/advocacy/.

07/30/2026

Don’t sleep on this...purchase your tickets to Vibe Bingo, today. Our debut event sold out and we're expecting another full house. Purchase your tickets today: https://councilforthehomeless.ejoinme.org/VIBEBINGO and we look forward to seeing you at Heathen Brewing for an unforgettable vibe.

Saturday, August 22 | Heathen Brewing | Check-in begins at 5:30 PM | Tickets: $30 in advance and $40 cash at the door

Where 90s R&B and Hip Hop, prizes, dancing, singing, laughter, and a friendly game of not-your-grandma's bingo makes for an unforgettable vibe!

07/27/2026

BIG thank you to our Community Ticket Sponsor, NW Natural. Your generosity is helping to make our biggest night of the year more accessible for all. And we still have some community tickets available for those experiencing any financial barriers and would like to join us for a night of community impact and connection.

Gathering for Change is on Thursday, October 15 at Kiggins Theatre.

Please email Annual Giving & Events Manager, Maggie Bernetich, at [email protected] if you or someone you know would like to attend and would benefit from a community ticket.