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Nonprofits report federal reimbursement delays for EFSP spending; RHC members planning advocacy
Summary
RHC members said some nonprofits expended Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds last year and are not being reimbursed this year because federal reimbursements have not arrived; the group plans outreach to representatives and to collect provider impact statements.
Members of the Regional Housing Council discussed reports that local nonprofits contracted through United Way's Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are not receiving federal reimbursements for funds they spent after being encouraged to expend contracted amounts.
Emily Klaus and other RHC members said the EFSP board and United Way staff have noticed turnover in federal contacts and a lack of response from the federal program office, leaving some nonprofits with unreimbursed expenses. Klaus said she is working with United Way and EFSP staff to gather information and to advocate with federal representatives. She asked providers affected to submit their impacts and stories to support advocacy.
Why it matters: unreimbursed expenditures could strain nonprofit providers that deliver housing and shelter services in Thurston County. RHC members said they are coordinating with United Way to draft letters and to contact congressional offices on providers' behalf.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; members agreed to support outreach and collection of provider impact statements to inform advocacy with federal officials.
