Council For The Homeless Integrates Services Into Central Facility
-03/28/25
VANCOUVER, WA (March 28, 2025)—The Clark County nonprofit that specializes in housing people experiencing homelessness and coordinates services among multiple providers is moving into its new home in April. For many years, Council for the Homeless services have operated from multiple facilities. With the recent acquisition of an existing building at 7723 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98662, CFTH employees will now work from a single facility in the heart of Clark County.
Currently, CFTH is in the process of moving staff and equipment into the new facility. The move is expected to be completed in early April. In the meantime, staff will continue to serve the community by email and phone. The Housing Hotline (360.695.9677) will be open regular hours without interruption.
In-person services will be suspended during the week of March 31. Following completion of the relocation, hours will be posted for the days CFTH is open for the public to stop by the building for questions and services.
“Council for the Homeless is grateful for the opportunity to move all programs, services, and staff into our new space on Fourth Plain Boulevard,” said Charlene Welch, Chief Advancement Officer. “Having one central location, rather than two offices as we did before, will make it easier for people experiencing homelessness and housing instability gain access to services to help them move toward housing stability. Our agency is committed to serving the community and dedicated to the vision that everyone in Clark County can have a safe and stable place to live.”
For administrative needs during the relocation, please call (360) 993-9561.
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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, WA, 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 delivery of homeless services through the Continuum of Care for Homeless Services in Clark County, WA.
Terrell Berry To Lead Family Homelessness Initiative: Council For The Homeless Welcomes Berry As Chief Impact Officer (Photo)
-03/18/25
VANCOUVER, Wash. (March 18, 2025) — Council for the Homeless has named Terrell Berry chief impact officer. Berry brings a wealth of personal and professional experience and has been a dedicated advocate for housing justice and homelessness prevention his entire career. This newly created role affords the agency a new lead in its efforts to end family homelessness in Clark County.
Berry will drive the initiative, funded by the Bezos Day 1 Family Fund Grant, to reduce literal homelessness (families living in a car, shelter or outside) by at least 15% over five years. He will also work with CFTH staff and partners to strengthen solutions and reduce the number of families couch-surfing or doubled-up. In addition, Berry will supervise CFTH program managers who oversee the delivery of services across the spectrum of need for homeless services.
“I aim to create a lasting impact and move closer to a future where housing is a right, not a privilege,” Berry said.
Berry is a longtime community partner of CFTH. While pursuing his master’s in social work, he spent time as an intern with CFTH and is excited to join the executive leadership team. “We are all thrilled to have him on staff to lead some really important work for us and our efforts to end and prevent homelessness,” said Sesany Fennie-Jones, chief executive officer.
Berry is committed to making it easier for people experiencing homelessness to access the support and services they need. He will focus on identifying gaps in the housing response system and developing strategies to remove barriers to stable housing in Clark County.
For more information about CFTH and its programs, visit www.councilforthehomeless.org.
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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, WA, 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 delivery of homeless services through the Continuum of Care for Homeless Services in Clark County, WA.
