Shelter Providers to discuss homelessness, the law in Port Angeles on Jan. 20
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, January 13, 2016
PORT ANGELES — The Shelter Providers Network of Clallam County will discuss homelessness and the law when it meets Wednesday, Jan. 20.
The network will meet in Room 160 of the Clallam County Courthouse, 223 E. Fourth St., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Everyone who is interested in ending homelessness in Clallam County is welcome. There is no charge to attend. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m.
“Ending each person’s homelessness is our goal and outreach is our starting point,” said Martha Ireland, network coordinator.
“Port Angeles Deputy Mayor Cherie Kidd has asked to present a proposed panhandling ordinance, the Salvation Army recently enlisted police help to clear away encampments that overstayed their welcome, the county is addressing opioid use and the annual Point-In-Time count of people who are homeless is at the end of this month, so it is timely for us to discuss on-the-street issues that sometimes relate to homelessness,” she said.
Also on the agenda are updates on services and housing and preparation for the Jan. 28 Point-In-Time count and Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia.
For more information, contact Ireland at 360-452-7224, ext. 307, or email shelterprovidersnetwork@gmail.com.
