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Skagit County renews Volunteers of America contract to operate coordinated entry; county reports shorter wait times
Summary
Skagit County commissioners approved a personal services agreement on Aug. 4 to continue contracting with Volunteers of America Western Washington to operate the county’s coordinated entry system; Commissioner Janicki recused herself because of a recent VOA board appointment.
Skagit County commissioners approved a personal services agreement on Aug. 4 to continue contracting with Volunteers of America Western Washington to operate the county’s coordinated entry system for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The item was removed from the consent agenda for separate consideration and approved during miscellaneous items; Commissioner Janicki recused herself because she was recently appointed to the VOA board.
Megan Starr, the county’s housing resource coordinator in Public Health, told commissioners the county first contracted with Volunteers of America in February 2024 and renewed the agreement after the prior contract expired in June. Starr said the county kept VOA outside the most recent…
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