The Mission of the Coalition is “to provide a coordinated, compassionate and effective environment to help homeless persons achieve self-sufficiency through the preservation and creation of affordable housing, prevention of homelessness, restoration of homeless persons to stable living environments, and promotion of community awareness of homelessness issues through education, legislative advocacy, mutual support and the sharing of resources.
Thanks again to our presenters from last our March 2025 meeting.
Even though we had a Zoom disruption (read more here), we are grateful for everyone's ability to pivot quickly and still provide information. KHHC appreciates the continued dedication and support from all of our presenters and members. We do not have a recording from last week please refer to our March 2025 meeting notes for the important information and contacts.
Thanks again to Housing Kitsap for presenting information on your housing programs and Mutual Self-Help Homeownership Program! The detailed minutes can be viewed HERE. Please review them to approve at our next meeting. Also, information on how to get involved through advocacy was shared by our members. We appreciate your participation in our monthly meetings and look forward seeing you next month!
The session was recorded, but the following resources were shared for more information.
February 2025 Meeting Recording
Thanks again to Yvonne Owyen from Olympic Community of Health for presenting on Olympic Connect. Yvonne said, "It was a pleasure connecting with the coalition and hearing your thoughtful questions and insights. Your engagement means a lot as we continue building a network that truly serves our communities. Thank you again for your time and enthusiasm. We’re grateful to have champions like you helping us grow this initiative and bring it to life."
The session was recorded but the following resources were also shared to make it easier to access what was discussed:
If you have any questions about Olympic Connect, feel free to reach out at OlympicCH.org.
Watch the recording below to learn more Olympic Connect and Project Connect and hear updates from our members.
Join us in February to hear presentations from Housing Kitsap. The agenda will be released early next month. To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
February 2025 Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register again.
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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Happy Holidays! No December Meeting - See you in January!
KHHC does not typically host a virtual meeting in December because it coincides with the holidays. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and continue to prepare for Project Connect! The January agenda will be available early next year.
January 2025 Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
October Meeting Recap
October 2024 Meeting Recording
Thanks again to Ginger Wotzka, Paula Womack, Wayne Swanson, and Bridget Glasspoole from Kitsap Mental Health Services for your presentations at this month's meeting! Also, thank you to Joe Crain for providing an update on the status of the Bremerton Hybrid Shelter.
We were not able to record the first three KMHS presentations but the rest of the meeting was recorded HERE (Password: Oct2024!). If you would like to learn more about the programs presented during the October 2024 meeting, information is provided below.
Interested in presenting at a future KHHC Monthly Meeting? Email admin@kitsaphhc.org to find out more!
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more about:
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
November 2024 Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
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.
September Meeting Recap
Thanks again to Ali Moyer and the KCR Housing Solutions Center team for updating the resource guide. The full meeting recording, courtesy of Marwan Cameron from The Conduit and Gather Together Grow Together, is below.
September 2024 Meeting Recording
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more from Kitsap Mental Health Services and their:
Joe Crain will also be presenting an update on the Bremerton Hybrid Shelter planning process.
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
October 2024 Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting for:
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
September 2024 Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
DRAFT Resource Guide for Review
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.
Thanks again to Courtney Oliver from Bainbridge Youth Services for presenting at our meeting on August 21, 2024. The full meeting recording, courtesy of Marwan Cameron from The Conduit and Gather Together Grow Together, is below.
Next Meeting: August 21, 2024 @ 2pm via Zoom
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more about Bainbridge Youth Services! BYS Executive Director Courtney Oliver will be presenting an overview of services available.
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
August Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
July 17th Meeting Recap
On July 17, 2024, we had a full agenda! Watch the full recording from Marwan Cameron of Gather Together Grow Together and The Conduit Podcast to get the entire recap from the 2-hour meeting. Thank you to all of our presenters for your great and informative presentations:
St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton Development Update
Olympic Community of Health Events Calendar
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more about:
To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
July Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
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Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn more about Commonstreet Consulting. To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
May Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
*Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
March Meeting Recap
Thank you again to Kitsap Public Health District for providing training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose.
Topics covered during this Overdose Awareness Training:
Thank you to Bremerton Housing Authority for presenting information on the BHA strategy and current projects and Kitsap County for presenting the preliminary Point-in-Time Count Data.
If you would like to see the full presentation from Kitsap Public Health District, Bremerton Housing Authority, or other KHHC and agency updates, watch the full presentation here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/iyNxsUwWSRDPuC6xPtUKVjr682dxb1uwpDqPqJVE7c16ic0Qbv2cv2dXUsxOCiID.AIGop_U0Z0EepCJr
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March Meeting: 3/20/2024 at 2pm via Zoom
Please join us for this month's virtual meeting to learn about opioid usage and overdose from Kitsap Public Health Professionals. This special training session will help you respond to a serious health issue impacting Kitsap County. Suspected opioid overdoses have increased locally every year since at least 2020.
Topics covered during this Overdose Awareness Training:
Bremerton Housing Authority will also be providing an overview of its current programs and projects. To continue our standing agenda items, there will be updates from the KHHC Executive Team regarding award nominations and next month's in-person event. Kitsap County and other agencies will also have the opportunity to share updates. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
March Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduCgrzIvH9CPfxt-5ePZZ_qtgCJlFHqB#/registration
Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If the meeting is not already on your calendar, make sure to register as some of our Zoom settings changed in December 2023.
February Meeting Recap: 2/21/24 at 2pm via Zoom
It was nice to see almost 60 members join us for our February Meeting this month. A special thanks to our presenters.
We also announced award nominations are open! Nominations are due by March 22nd, 2024.Learn more about the awards HERE. As always, each meeting is recorded and can be viewed on The Conduit's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/@TheConduit
If you or your organization is interested in presenting to our members at a future meeting, please email us at: admin@kitsaphhc.org. Our next meeting will be March 20, 2024 via Zoom.
Note: Our Zoom meeting settings require registration. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite. If you've already registered, you will not need to register again- this is a recurring meeting link. If you don't have the meeting on your calendar already, just register again to generate the calendar invite.
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.
January Meeting: 1/17/24 at 2pm via Zoom
KHHC Recap and History, Meal Guide Update, Other Resources Update & Upcoming Activities and Meetings.
Point-In-Time Count Overview
Point-In-Tim Count Info - https://www.kitsapgov.com/hs/Pages/HH-Point-in-Time.aspx
Project Connect Update and Q&A
Tuesday, January 23, at Gateway Church, Poulsbo
Wednesday, January 24, at Salvation Army, Bremerton
Thursday, January 25, at Methodist Church, Port Orchard
Project Connect Info – www.kitsaphhc.org > Project Connect
Direct Link - https://sites.google.com/view/kitsapprojectconnect
Kitsap County Division of Housing and Homelessness Updates
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Please note that the December meeting has been cancelled and that the KHHC will reconvene its monthly meeting, Wednesday, January 17.
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Please join us this month for a shelter and winter resources update.
Tune in on Zoom to hear from representatives of Bremerton Salvation Army, Kitsap Rescue Mission, and more. The City of Bremerton will also be presenting on the input they are seeking in regards to the shelter they are planning.
Since KHHC will not have a meeting in December, please bring information from your organization about:
Other standing agenda items include:
As always, please bring any news from your agency to share at the end.
November Monthly Meeting (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 2-4pm Pacific Time
Register via Zoom at the link below:
Last month's meeting was our busiest yet! Thank you to everyone for continuing to make time for KHHC. A special thanks to our presenters:
Below are the resources presented at the October meeting, please reach out to the contacts listed for more information.
Bremerton School District Presentation
Rock the Block Outdoor Encampment Meeting Notes
Rock the Block Fundraiser Link
The Mission of the Coalition is “to provide leadership to end homelessness through planning, coordination among social service providers, advocacy, and education. The following is the criteria for membership:
1. Member organizations must sign a membership agreement supporting the KHHC's mission and purpose. 2. Member organizations must agree to actively participate in the Coalition including attendance at 50% or more of the regular monthly meetings.
The Kitsap Housing & Homelessness Coalition (KHHC) supports its members in the fight against homelessness in Kitsap County. KHHC was formed to provide a system of coordinated services to assist homeless persons move from homelessness to self-sufficiency. The KHHC is responsible for implementing the Homeless Housing Plan (HHP) in our community. The HHP can be found at www.kitsapregionalcouncil.org - Affordable Housing, Homeless Housing Plan 2008. Our community needs to maintain adequate housing of appropriate types in order to help our homeless residents to permanent housing stability.
The Kitsap Housing & Homelessness Coalition:
The Kitsap Housing & Homelessness Coalition coordinates an Annual Homeless Point in Time count at the end of January. The Homeless Count is an important tool to help assess the community’s needs and plan for: √ Adequate and appropriate housing √ Strategies to address the community’s homeless need √ Linkages between homeless individuals and families with housing and services.
The Kitsap Housing & Homelessness Coalition actively participates in State and local legislative advocacy. The KHHC works to end homelessness in partnership with the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (WLIHA). The KHHC endorses the legislative priorities concerning homelessness set by the WLIHA.
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