Media Advisory: City Hosts Future Bridge Shelter Construction Site Tour (Photo)
- 12/08/25
What
The City of Vancouver will host a “Muddy Boots Tour” of the Bridge Shelter site, offering a first look at construction plans and how the campus will serve people experiencing homelessness. Policymakers, donors and partners will tour the site with the project team.
In 2023, the City of Vancouver declared a homelessness emergency. A key component of the City’s emergency response action plan includes the opening of a bridge shelter with 120 beds. The shelter will provide medication-assisted treatment and other support services to help people transition to stable housing.
Construction is underway and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Who
Invitation-only guests include:
- Liz Cattin, PeaceHealth – contributed funding to help build a commercial-grade kitchen at the shelter campus.
- Michael Lynch, Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, Community Foundation of Southwest Washington – contributed funding to support new, limited-term positions on the Homeless Assistance and Resources Team (HART) to provide outreach and help guide people into the shelter once it opens.
- Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and City Councilors Bart Hansen, Diana Perez and Ty Stober.
- Clark County Councilors Glen Yung and Wil Fuentes.
When
10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10
Where
5313 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98662
Limited on-street parking is available in the neighborhood surrounding the construction site. Please wear closed toe shoes and dress for rain.
Visit Bridge Shelter to learn more about the future shelter, and visit Homelessness Emergency to learn more about the City’s emergency response efforts related to homelessness.
B-roll and photos will be available for media following the event.
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Media Advisory: City Hosts Future Bridge Shelter Construction Site Tour (Photo)
- 12/08/25
What
The City of Vancouver will host a “Muddy Boots Tour” of the Bridge Shelter site, offering a first look at construction plans and how the campus will serve people experiencing homelessness. Policymakers, donors and partners will tour the site with the project team.
In 2023, the City of Vancouver declared a homelessness emergency. A key component of the City’s emergency response action plan includes the opening of a bridge shelter with 120 beds. The shelter will provide medication-assisted treatment and other support services to help people transition to stable housing.
Construction is underway and is anticipated to be completed in fall 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.
Who
Invitation-only guests include:
- Liz Cattin, PeaceHealth – contributed funding to help build a commercial-grade kitchen at the shelter campus.
- Michael Lynch, Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund, Community Foundation of Southwest Washington – contributed funding to support new, limited-term positions on the Homeless Assistance and Resources Team (HART) to provide outreach and help guide people into the shelter once it opens.
- Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and City Councilors Bart Hansen, Diana Perez and Ty Stober.
- Clark County Councilors Glen Yung and Wil Fuentes.
When
10 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10
Where
5313 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98662
Limited on-street parking is available in the neighborhood surrounding the construction site. Please wear closed toe shoes and dress for rain.
Visit Bridge Shelter to learn more about the future shelter, and visit Homelessness Emergency to learn more about the City’s emergency response efforts related to homelessness.
B-roll and photos will be available for media following the event.
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