CFTH Outreach Team’s People-First Approach By Nneka D. Coxeff On April 16, the Council for the Homeless (CFTH) Coordinated Outreach Team arrived at Burnt Bridge Creek to check on participants after hearing about a cleanup of the westside encampment. It’s […]
A Young Mother’s Quick Path to Stability and Safety By Nneka D. Coxeff Alivia, a single mother, found herself living in her car for months, struggling to provide for her young daughter while trying to make ends meet. Despite working […]
Terrell Berry Discusses the Future of Council for the Homeless By Nneka D. Coxeff I recently sat down with Terrell Berry, our newly hired chief impact officer, to discuss his role and vision for the future. This position was created […]
by Nneka D. Coxeff March 14, 2025, marked another impactful and inspiring Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day (HHAD) in our state capitol in Olympia. Advocates from across the state gathered to voice their support for affordable housing and homelessness services. […]
A Day of Service, Support, and Community “This event is about more than just services — it’s about human connection, meeting people where they are in their journey, and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and supported.” –Charlene Welch, Chief Advancement […]
A Call to Action for Housing Equity and Systemic Change On Feb. 19, the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) community room was filled beyond capacity for the Voices of Resilience: Embracing Change — Celebrating Black History and Leadership panel discussion. This […]
On Monday, Feb. 3, Chief Operations Officer Sunny Wonder and I traveled to Olympia to advocate to end and prevent youth homelessness. Our goal was to urge the Legislature to sustain funding for the Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Fund (HPDF). […]
Cristian Madrigal is driven by a passion for addressing the housing crisis in our community. “It’s always been the work I’ve wanted to be a part of, and there’s a big need in our community for housing resources. I want to do my part to help my community as best as possible,” he shares.
Since joining CFTH in July 2024 as a Housing Coordinator, Cristian has directed his dedication to impactful work through the Clark County Jail Reentry Program. The Reentry Program provides voluntary resource referral and connection to eligible incarcerated people prior to release from jail, through collaboration with local organizations and nonprofits. These resources, including housing assessments facilitated by CFTH, lay the groundwork for a safe and stable community.
November marks the three following annual awareness campaigns that have significantly impacted our community: National Homelessness Awareness Month, National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, and National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
● In the U.S., 37.2 million people live below the poverty line.
● 44 million people are at risk of suffering from hunger.
● 1 in 6 children live in poverty.
● And over 4.2 million youth experience homelessness a year in the U.S.
Writing this blog gives me hope, though, that the staggering numbers I listed above won’t be forever and that we can come together as a community to lower the number of adults, children, and the elderly living in poverty and unhoused. I want to focus on youth homelessness and the importance of meeting our children, youth, and young adults head-on to solve this problem so that it won’t lead to lifelong impacts on their emotional health.
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