Vancouver, Wash. – With construction work underway, policymakers, donors and partners gathered at the site of Vancouver’s future bridge shelter. The project, located at 5313 N.E. 94th Ave., will provide medication-assisted treatment and other support services to help people transition to stable housing.  

PeaceHealth’s Liz Cattin, Michael Lynch of the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund - Community Foundation of Southwest Washington and Clark County Councilor Glen Yung joined Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle and City Councilors Bart Hansen, Kim Harless and Ty Stober for a first-hand look at early construction progress. Completion is anticipated for fall 2026. 

Attendees toured the site and spoke with project team members, including representatives from Scott Edward Architecture, construction leads at Tapani Inc. and future shelter operator, Do Good Multnomah. 

Funds to establish the shelter come from the City’s 2025-26 general fund, as well as grants, donations and partner contributions. To date, funding partners have committed $7.55 million.  

The Bridge Shelter is part of a broader network of City response efforts to address the homelessness emergency in Vancouver. Learn more at www.cityofvancouver.us/bridgeshelter. 

B-roll from today's tour is available upon request.

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