Our Vision
Every person in our community has a safe, decent, stable, and appropriate home.
Our Mission
The Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition provides leadership to end homelessness through planning, coordination among social service providers, advocacy, and education.
Our Values
Our Values
The Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition strives to carry out our mission with respect, commitment, compassion, integrity, and a willingness to change.
KHHC Registration information
Join Us for the Monthly Virtual Meeting on January 21, 2026 - Must Register
*Note: We recently changed our Zoom registration process. We will change our Zoom link every month to keep our meeting secure. Please register for our next meeting at the link above. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite.
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November 2025 Meeting Registration
KHHC monthly meetings occur on the third Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm Pacific. The virtual meetings are open to the public via Zoom. They are also streamed live on YouTube and Facebook via The Conduit and Marwan Cameron of Gather Together Grow Together. Make sure to subscribe to get notified.
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Volunteer for Project Connect
Planning for Project Connect is starting again! If you want to help plan our annual January resource fairs this year, please let us know. It is a big undertaking to ensure we can provide a one-stop shop for services in three locations in three days.
If you are interested in participating or have a suggestion, submit here: Project Connect Planning Committee Sign up
Project Connect will be January 26, 27, and 28, 2027. To see information from last year's events, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/kitsapprojectconnect
Sign Up for Project Connect Planning
PCHS Willow Center for Medical Respite Care Now Open!
On Monday, Aug. 17, Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) opened a brand-new respite medical center in downtown Bremerton, called The Willow Center. The 22-room facility serves as a bridge for individuals recovering from surgery or seeking treatment in the form of long-term care. KHHC is excited for more options for low-income residents to receive critical services and congratulates PCHS on their amazing work. Read more in the Kitsap Sun HERE.
Draft KHHC Charter Available for Review
The KHHC Executive Committee has completed work on an updated governance document, the KHHC Charter. The existing KHHC Bylaws were last updated in 2016 and included outdated information and responsibilities that have since been taken over by Kitsap County. The Executive Team met in February for a retreat to begin working to better define our role within the community. Throughout the last six months, we have been able to articulate our role, responsibilities, and desire to provide education, connection and advocacy for a more transparent and equitable homelessness response system. We feel strongly that our new mission "To strengthen coordination to end homelessness in Kitsap County" sends a strong message that we are committed to bring everyone together for meaningful and collaborative solutions.
Please review the document and provide your comments and feedback. The updates will mostly only impact the behind-the-scenes work of KHHC. Our priority is to ensure KHHC's structure and purpose is clear so we can focus our resources, communicate clearly, and maintain participation in all of our existing formats.
DRAFT KHHC Charter
Submit Comments to: admin@kitsaphhc.org
Submit Comments by: October 10, 2026
After comments are received, reviewed, and addressed, the KHHC Charter will go up for a vote to be adopted at the October 21, 2026 monthly meeting. Please make sure to register and attend that meeting if you would like to vote.
KHHC is not a formalized non-profit and relies on the continued commitment of volunteers and their agencies. In addition to hosting a monthly resource-sharing meeting, the KHHC Executive Committee meets monthly to discuss membership, advocacy, resources and referrals, presentations for future meetings, communication, website, and other topics related to the work to support participating partners.
Thank you for your continued support of KHHC.
Your KHHC Executive Committee,
Katie Sharp, Chair (Bremerton Housing Authority)
Madison Tuttle, Vice Chair (Kitsap Mental Health Services)
Janae Longoria, Secretary (Catholic Community Services, Benedict House)
Ali Moyer (Kitsap Community Resources, Housing Solutions Center)
Bridget Glasspoole (Kitsap Mental Health Services)
Carl Borg (Kitsap County Housing and Homelessness Division)
Charlie Thompson (Fishline)
Eric Harrold (The Salvation Army)
Jessica Martin (Kitsap Community Resources, Housing Solutions Center)
Leif Wagner (Easterseals)
Meta AI Eyeglasses for Blind Veterans - September 19, 2026
Peninsula Council of the Blind is excited to collaborate with Meta to distribute free Meta AI eyeglasses to legally blind and blind veterans in our area.
This special event is an opportunity for eligible veterans to learn more about Meta AI glasses and receive a pair through this distribution program.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: The Village Event Center
2901 Perry Ave. NE, Unit 3
Bremerton, WA 98311
Eligibility Requirements:
To receive the Meta AI glasses, the blind or legally blind veteran must:
• Provide a DD-214 or valid military ID card as proof of military service.
• Have a compatible smartphone capable of running the Meta AI app.
• Have the Meta AI app installed on their smartphone prior to the event.
Pre-registration is available and strongly encouraged!
register here: https://acbmedia.org/glasses/request-form/
Veterans who pre-register will be prioritized during the first hour of the event.
Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee that you will receive a pair of glasses. Glasses are available while supplies last and are subject to availability and program requirements. Details are subject to change.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the event or registration, please email us at:
peninsulacounciloftheblind@gmail.com
We are excited to bring this technology to blind and legally blind veterans in our community and look forward to seeing you there!
What does Kitsap County need? Community Needs Assessment now open!
Community Needs Assessment 2026–2027
Every three years, Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) conducts a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to better understand the strengths, challenges, and priorities of people living in Kitsap County. The assessment helps identify gaps in services, programs, and policies, and guides KCR’s strategic planning and future investments.
Take the Survey and share the link!
Your Voice Matters
Community voices are essential to ensuring resources and services reflect the needs of the people who live here. We invite all Kitsap County residents to participate in the 2026–2027 Community Needs Assessment and help shape the future of our community. The survey will be available in English and Spanish, and findings will be shared with the community in 2027.
Focus Groups
Throughout the survey administration (July-October 2026) the CNA survey team will be conducting 90-minute focus groups with community members, grassroots organizations, and leaders throughout the community. These focus groups are intended to take a deeper look into the community service need. They will include translation services and childcare when applicable.
Do you have a group of community members interested in having a one-on-one focus group with the survey team? Please contact ametuku@kcr.org to schedule a 90-minute meeting, we request 6 people minimum for focus groups.
Become a CNA Ambassador – July through October 2026
KCR is currently seeking volunteers to support the 2026 Community Needs Assessment (CNA). Volunteers will help KCR reach community members across Kitsap County, share information about the survey, encourage participation, and help ensure that the voices and experiences of our diverse community are represented.
Your involvement will help KCR better understand the strengths, challenges, and priorities of our community here in Kitsap County and guide future programs, services, and resources. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard and help build a stronger Kitsap County.
Are you ready to get involved and partner with KCR in serving our community? Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and someone will reach out to you soon.
Need More Information?
Visit the 2026 Community Needs Assessment webpage on the KCR website and download the flyers to print and share with your network and clients.
Community Needs Assessment Information
Download Printable CNA Flyer (English)
Download Printable CNA Flyer (Spanish)
WA Cares Fund Program
Contact the Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long-Term Care to learn more about the WA Cares Fund program. The WA Cares Fund is a public long-term care insurance program. All working Washingtonians contribute a small percentage of their income into the fund. Then when you need care, you can access your earned benefit of $36,500 (grows over time with inflation) to pay for services.
Email SeniorInfo@kitsap.gov for questions.
PSRC Coordinated Mobility Plan Now Available
To: Community Organizations in Central Puget Sound Region
As you may already know, Puget Sound Regional Council is a public agency responsible for long-term regional transportation planning in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
We reached out to you in 2025 to collaborate on developing the 2026 Coordinated Mobility Plan, which focuses on improving transportation options for communities facing accessibility and mobility barriers due to age, income, disability status, language spoken, or other circumstances. Thank you to the organizations who invited PSRC to present at their meetings, table at an event, or provided feedback through another venue. We could not have created this plan without your input.
We are pleased to announce that the Coordinated Mobility Plan, along with the rest of the Regional Transportation Plan (2026-2050), was adopted by the General Assembly on May 28. The final adopted Coordinated Mobility Plan is accessible on our website: https://www.psrc.org/planning-2050/regional-transportation-plan/coordinated-mobility-plan
PSRC will now turn our attention to the implementation of these plans. We hope to partner with you and your organization in the future on regional planning efforts.
Thank you for all you do to support communities throughout our region.
Jean Kim & Erin Hogan
Transportation Planning Division
Puget Sound Regional Council
jkim@psrc.org and ehogan@psrc.org
www.psrc.org
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KPHD overdose Prevention Campaign
Just a reminder about the ongoing overdose prevention campaign being run through Kitsap Public Health District: https://www.kitsappublichealth.org/love. We are happy to consider invitations to table events with materials, come talk with staff about the campaign, and will consider other opportunities related to this campaign that you can dream up!
Naomi Levine, PhD
Community Liaison, Community Health (she/they)
naomi.levine@kitsappublichealth.org | website | social media
Community Forums: Washington Housing Alliance
This summer and fall, the Housing Alliance is traveling around the state to hear from local communities about your needs and priorities. We'll share what we're thinking about for upcoming policy priorities and gather feedback on what you think is most important to focus on for the next several years. This is an opportunity for you to share what policy changes you think are most important to solve the affordable housing and homelessness crisis in your community, and to share specific challenges, opportunities, or trends in your region.
In-Person: Bremerton, August 12, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
Virtual forums
- Statewide Lived Experience Focus, July 15, 5-6:30pm - REGISTER
- Statewide, Aug. 13, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
- Statewide Rural Focus, Aug. 18, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
- En Español, Aug. 20, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
- Statewide Organizational Members, September 2, 12-1:30pm - (Registration link will be sent separately)
Do you have any updates to share? Join our monthly meeting on every 3rd Wednesday of the month or share your update with our mailing list by emailing: admin@kitsaphhc.org