FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Council for the Homeless Releases 2025 Annual Homeless Response Report

Highlighting Ongoing Housing Pressures in Clark County 

VANCOUVER, Wash. (July 9, 2026) — Council for the Homeless (CFTH) today released its 2025 Annual Homeless Response Report, providing an updated look at the state of homelessness in Clark County and the community’s response over the past year. The report shows small but fragile improvements in several areas of the Homeless Response System, while reinforcing that rising housing costs remain the leading driver of homelessness locally. 

In 2025, more than 8,200 people experienced homelessness in Clark County, including over 2,300 children. As the lead coordinated entry agency and facilitators of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, CFTH received more than 50,000 calls on their Housing Hotline for assistance. While some service outcomes improved, such as shorter shelter stays and increased housing stability in certain programs, the overall need for housing and supportive services continued to exceed available resources. 

“Our community is working hard, and we are seeing signs of progress. But the reality is that too many of our neighbors are still one financial setback or one rent increase away from losing their housing,” said CEO Sesany Fennie-Jones. “As federal relief tapers off, and housing costs remain high, it is more important than ever for our community to stay united in addressing homelessness with urgency, compassion, and sustainable solutions.” 

The report also highlights the agency’s collaborative work with 47 community partners across Clark County, including coordinated outreach teams, emergency shelters, diversion programs, rental assistance providers, and long-term housing programs, that enter data into the HMIS database. 

CFTH encourages reporters, policymakers, elected officials, and community members to explore the full report for deeper insights into system trends, community partnerships, and the pressing housing challenges ahead. 

The full 2025 Annual System Numbers Report is available at: https://councilforthehomeless.org/by-the-numbers/annual-system-data/.

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About Council for the Homeless: Council for the Homeless (CFTH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Clark County, Wash., by providing community leadership, compelling advocacy, and practical solutions to solve homelessness on an individual and community level. Founded in 1989, CFTH serves as the lead agency and coordinated entry for the delivery of homeless services through the Continuum of Care for Homeless Services in Clark County, Wash.