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Housing Opportunities: Phoenix House reports seven families rehoused, expands services
Summary
Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington told the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners that Phoenix House, a 20-unit communal supportive-housing program, increased service activity over the past year and moved seven families to independent housing.
Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington updated the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners on Phoenix House, a 20-unit communal permanent supportive-housing project, reporting increased service activity, a modest annual operating subsidy and early positive outcomes since Housing Opportunities took over onsite services.
Jennifer Westerman, CEO of Housing Opportunities, introduced staff and said the agency brought property-management and supportive-services functions in-house after prior service providers left. Richelle Burch (strategic planner and formerly supportive services manager) summarized last year's service metrics: Phoenix House staff made 63 referrals to community resources and residents accessed those…
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