The three City of Seattle-authorized homeless encampments, that were established as a result of the City’s March ordinance that permitted three encampments on City or private land, have successfully moved 57 encampment residents into transitional and permanent housing and assisted 40 residents in obtaining jobs. Nonprofit organization Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) operates the encampments, […]
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Many pledge support during meeting on contentious Market St. homeless camp
By Marti Schodt – UW News Lab Ballard community members and residents of the long-standing Nickelsville encampments gathered last night at Trinity United Methodist Church to discuss the new homeless camp coming to 2826 Market St. in early November. The encampment plans were announced in June, along with two other Ballard locations, by Mayor Ed […]
Reminder: Market St Encampment Meeting on tonight
A public meeting about the Market Street Encampment will be held tonight from 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church (6512 23rd Ave NW). The meeting will be hosted by the encampment operator Nicklesville and will give the chance for the community to learn more about the project and have a chance to express their […]
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