Pierce County has published the results of the 2023 Point in Time Count. Check the website for an explanation of the information, and then look at the infographic and data sheet.
Disability Rights Washington is petitioning the State Legislature to retain the option of remote advocacy. Learn more about this effort and sign on as yourself or your organization on the on-line petition to Maintain Remote Testamony. - 8/17/2021
On Tuesday night, the Coalition received Mayor Woodard's Compassionate Tacoma Award- as highlighted in today's Tacoma News Tribune Editorial. - 8/11/2021
The Coalition sent a formal letter to the City of Tacoma requesting that the proposed 69th and S Proctor site be an expansion of shelter capacity, with the existing 60th and McKinley site remaining an operational shelter instead of relocating it to the new site. - 6/21/2021
Are you an outreach worker or experiencing homelessness? Fill out a 5 minute survey to identify strengths, challenges, barriers, gaps and recommendations for improvement in providing care and services to persons living unsheltered in Pierce County. - 6/17/2021
The Coaliton is pleased to announce we received a $25k grant from All in Washington to support vaccine efforts for people experiencing homelessness. More information on the Official Grant Announcement. - 6/1/2021
Looking for free transportation to a vaccine? You are in luck. Pierce Transit is offering free rides to vaccine clinics. Outside the Pierce Transit service area? Use Find a Ride to identify other free options. - 5/3/2021
A very encouraging proposed ARPA Spending Plan from the County. - 4/15/2021
With new ARPA funding from the Federal Government, the Coalition developed some ARPA Spending Priorities. - 4/12/2021
The effort to make shelter available for all by November 1st of this year, the Coalition issues this Statement of Encampments to guide the creation of additional shelter space. - 4/12/2021
Head to the County's Ad Hoc Committee Website to stay current on the plan end to homelessness and develop safe shelter for all by November 1st. - 4/8/2021
Document Recording Fees are a great way to fund homeless programs. Have you organization sign on here to support increasing this valuable resource. - 4/8/2021
Last night the Pierce County Council passed a resolution to create shelter for all people experiencing homelessness by November 1st - and develop a longterm plan to end homelessess. - 3/24/2021
At our March 12th Coalition Meeting, Slim provided great testimony about his experiences with homelessness. Watch the video here. - 3/19/2021
Staff and volunteers who work at homeless and domestic violence shelters for Phase 1b Tier 2 are eligible for vaccines starting today. The Phase Finder tool to determine eligibility has been updated to reflect this. - 3/17/2021
A big thank you to Metro Parks for welcoming warming shelters in their community centers this winter. Lives were saved. - 3/8/2021
The Coalition signed on in support of funding for shelter and affordable housing in the State Capital budget - and you can sign on too. - 2/24/2021