Homeless shelter proposal presented at two public forums

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Public forums this month unveil proposed homeless shelter

October 3, 2019

Navigation Center public forums

Proposed homeless shelter unveiled at public forums Oct. 15 in Bremerton, Oct. 22 in Poulsbo

The Kitsap County Department of Human Services will host two public forums on a proposed Navigation Center, a 24-hour homeless shelter in Kitsap County with supportive services. This is an informational meeting only; no location or provider for the proposed navigation center has been selected.

Information will include: how the program will operate, the population served, services made available at the center, and how these services will be provided.

Questions, ideas, and feedback from the public are welcome.

Meetings will take place:

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.15

Norm Dicks Government Center,

First Floor Meeting Chambers

345 6th Street, Bremerton

6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22

Kitsap Regional Library

Poulsbo Library Community Room

700 NE Lincoln Road, Poulsbo

For more information, contact Kirsten Jewell, Kitsap County Department of Human Services Housing and Homelessness Division Manager, kjewell@co.kitsap.wa.us, (360) 337-7286. 

To learn more about resources for those living without homes, affordable housing, volunteering for warming shelters this winter, or to read the Kitsap County Homeless Crisis Response and Housing Plan, go to https://www.kitsapgov.com/hs/Pages/HH-Housing-and-Homelessness-Landing.aspx

Contact Information

For more information, contact Kirsten Jewell, Kitsap County Department of Human Services Housing and Homelessness Division Manager, kjewell@co.kitsap.wa.us, (360) 337-7286. 


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