On June 27th, over 130 community members gathered in Georgetown for CEH’s first Annual Conference. The daylong event served as a chance for CEH to collect input from representatives of the full spectrum of homeless services and advocates in King County on how to work towards making the experience of homelessness in our community rare, brief and one-time.
Participants—who represented providers, housing developers, non-profits, faith-based groups, philanthropy, and persons currently experiencing homelessness— rotated through three discussion groups and ratified CEH’s Charter. The day was driven by community conversations and attendees engaged in lively debates ranging from how our community can best tailor services for different sub-populations to opportunities to align homeless resources with mainstream services.
For more on CEH’s strategies and goals, read our Annual Report here.
 Please join us in welcoming Marty Kooistra, Director of the Housing Development Consortium (HDC), as he becomes a member of CEH’s Interagency Council. HDC helps to align, communicate, and act on affordable housing development issues. Marty has called Seattle home since 2008, when he came to lead Habitat for Humanity Seattle / South King County. He has championed community revitalization and affordable housing for over 25 years, and has been nationally recognized for his work in the areas of strategic alliances, green building, homebuyer financial readiness, subsidy & financial sustainability policies, and the rehabilitation and preservation of foreclosed and distressed properties.
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CEH’s Family Homelessness Initiative stands at a critical juncture. Our community is undertaking a comprehensive approach to updating the family homelessness system in order to right-size existing system resources. This process is intended to ensure that our system has the right type and number of interventions to match our local typology of homeless families. Read more on the Family Homeless Initiative’s website.
 Through a partnership between the City of Seattle, Neighborhood House, and the Paul Allen Foundation, the Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) will offer free professional and one on one financial counseling to help people reduce financial barriers to housing. Services include tax preparation, credit repair, debt management, and financial counseling. To schedule an appointment, click here.
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In July, the King County Office of Civil Rights will hold several workshops on the federal Fair Housing Act as well as state and local fair housing laws. These trainings are recommended for shelter managers, property managers and landlords. Register here.
Introduction to Fair Housing Workshop: Wednesday, July 16, 9:00 am—noon, Seattle City Hall, Bertha Landes Knight Room, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle
Advanced Fair Housing Seminar: Wednesday, July 16, 1:00—3:00 pm, Seattle City Hall, Bertha Landes Knight Room, 600 Fourth Avenue, Seattle
Introduction to Fair Housing for Landlords and Property Managers: Wednesday, July 23, 9:30-11:30 am, Federal Way City Hall, Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way
 The National Center on Family Homelessness’ Kathleen Guarino will present on a webinar, How Trauma-Informed is Your Organization? Assessing and Improving Organizational Performance, on July 24 from noon to1 PM. She will discuss tangible, concrete things organizations can do to implement trauma-informed practices. The Trauma-Informed Organizational Self-Assessment will be introduced as a tool for assessing current practices and laying a foundation for shifting to trauma-informed organizational policies and practices. Register here.
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Six public and private funders of homeless housing in King County are pleased to announce the release of the 2014 Combined NOFA for Homeless Housing for Families, Individuals and Young Adults. The funders are aligned to common priorities that were adopted through the Committee to End Homeless in King County. Read the full notice here.
Governing Board
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, July 23 / 8:30 - 10:30am / Seattle City Hall, Bertha Landes Conference Room
Agenda Topics: Annual Conference Report Back, Employment Opportunities for People who are Homeless, 2015 Legislative Agenda
Recent Meeting: Wednesday, April 23
Discussed: CEH Homeless Youth and Young Adult Initiative, Strengthening Crisis Response, State Legislative Session Recap and 2015 Planning
Interagency Council (IAC)
Upcoming Meeting: July IAC meeting is cancelled. Next meeting is full day IAC retreat on Aug 4 at New Holly for IAC members.
Agenda Topics: July IAC- Cancelled. August 4 - full day IAC retreat for committee members
Recent Meeting: June 2 - Families Initiative Housing Stock Rebalance, Single Adults Crisis Response, Maximizing McKinney Dollars
Consumer Advisory Council (CAC)
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, July 16 / 6:00 - 7:30pm / Plymouth Congregational Church
Agenda Topics: Annual Meeting Report Back, Focus Group Report Back, IAC Retreat Planning
Recent Meeting: Homeless with Pets Focus Group
The Family Homelessness Initiative staff host monthly information sessions on the 3rd Wednesday of the month to talk with local stakeholders (providers and funders) about the work of the Initiative. This is an opportunity to hear about current projects, what is coming up next, to ask questions and provide input. NOTE: Beginning July 2014, these sessions will be held from 9:00-10:00am and immediately followed by the Family Housing Connection (FHC) feedback session.
Contact Triina Tennelo for more information: 206-263-9110 or triina.tennelo@kingcounty.gov or visit the Initiative website for more information
Reoccurring: 3rd Wednesdays each month 9:00 – 10:00 am at varying locations
Next meeting: July 16th at CCS, 100 23rd Ave S. Seattle, WA
Family Housing Connection
FHC staff hold regular meetings in an open forum to provide important updates, share information and hear feedback with family housing providers related to the coordinated entry system for families. NOTE: Beginning in July 2014, these meetings will take place immediately following the FHI Stakeholder Information Sessions from 10:00-11:00 am (see above).
Check Family Housing Connection website for dates: www.ccsfhc.org
The monthly YYA Stakeholder Forums provide a monthly opportunity to hear about the changes planned for our homeless youth and young adult system in King County. Please check the YYA Webpage for updates. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan to Prevent and End Youth and Young Adult Homelessness in King County contact Megan Gibbard (megan.gibbard@cehkc.org) or visit the YYA Webpage. To be added to the YYA stakeholder email list, which provides bi-weekly updates on the initiative, email Carrie.Hennen@cehkc.org.
Community Sign In at Six Months- Learning and Reorientation
Please join us for a discussion of what we've learned during the first 6 months of Community Sign In.
Tuesday, July 1, 2-3:30pm, 2100 Building (2100 24th Ave South, Seattle, 98144)
Tuesday, July 8, 9:00 - 10:30am, 2100 Building (2100 24th Ave South, Seattle, 98144)
YYA Stakeholder Forum- Tuesday July 22, 2-3:30pm, Auburn Youth Resources Arcadia Youth Shelter (915 H St SE, Auburn.) The forum is a monthly opportunity to hear about the changes planned for our homeless youth and young adult system in King County. The forum will be preceded by a Community Sign In Training (1-2pm), and immediately followed by a YHC feedback forum (3:30-4:30pm). Please RSVP for the Community Sign In Training by emailing Megan Gibbard.
 South King County Forum on Homelessness
Contact: Manuela Ginnett, manuelag@multi-servicecenter.com or Jo Cherland, johannac@ccsww.org. The SKC Forum on Homelessness meets the 1st Wed. of every month at 9–10:30am at Kent Commons, 525 – 4th Ave N. SKC Forum on Homelessness web address: http://kentwa.gov/content.aspx?id=2728
Upcoming Meeting: July meeting is cancelled. Next meeting is Wednesday, Aug 6, from 9:00 to 10:30am at Kent Commons (525 – 4th Avenue N.)
North King County Housing Stakeholders Meeting
Contact: Kelly Rider at kelly@housingconsortium.org. The NKC Stakeholders group coordinates homeless housing & service activities in North King County. Typical Schedule: Quarterly, 2nd Wednesday, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, (brown bag) Shoreline City Hall
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, September 10th, 11:30am-1:30pm, Shoreline City Hall
Eastside Homelessness Advisory Committee (EHAC)
Contact: Arthur Sullivan ASullivan@bellevuewa.gov. EHAC coordinates homeless housing & service activities in East King County. Typical Meeting Schedule: 2nd Thursday of the month, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way NE (just south of 520)
Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, July 10, from 2:00 to 4:00pm, at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue (1717 Bellevue Way NE)
Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness (ITFH)
The ITFH works among, between, and within the faith community and seeks to create the political will to end homelessness using targeted education, outreach and advocacy. Typical Meeting Schedule: 3rd Wednesday of the month, noon-1:30pm at St. Mark’s. Contact: Bill Kirlin-Hackett at itfh@comcast.net or (425) 442-5418.
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Noon – 1:30p.m. at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave E, Seattle
University District Conversation on Homelessness
Contact: Nathalie Gerhke. Monthly gathering to share thoughts and strategies on local and regional concerns around homelessness. Typical Meeting Schedule: 2nd Monday of the month, 9 – 11:30 am. Meetings rotate throughout the U District, and frequently at University Congregational Church though location may change.
Upcoming Meeting: Monday, July 14, 9:00-11:30am at the UW School of Social Work Bldg, Rm 305B.
University District Service Provider’s Alliance
Contact: udsp.spt@gmail.com U-District Service Provider’s Alliance share information relevant to working with homeless youth and young adults, program updates, and neighborhood updates. A service provider debrief follows each meeting. Typical Meeting Schedule: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am-12:30pm
Upcoming Meeting: Wednesday, July 9, 11am-12:30pm at Street Youth Ministries
Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH)
The General meeting is the 3rd Thurs of each month, 9-11am at E Cherry YWCA. Learn more and sign up for meeting reminders at www.homelessinfo.org
General Meeting: Thursday, July 17, from 9:00 to 11:00am, E. Cherry YWCA 2820 E. Cherry St.
SKCCH Youth & Young Adults: Tuesday, July 8, from 10:00-11:30am, at Capitol Hill Library 425 Harvard Ave. E.
SKCCH Single Adults Advocacy: Thursday, July 10, from noon to 1:30pm, Plymouth's Simons Apts 2119 3rd Ave.
SKCCH Families with Children: Wednesday, July 23, from 9:30 to 11:00am, E. Cherry YWCA 2820 E. Cherry St.
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