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Covington study finds five human‑service gaps; commission pushes outreach and funding alignment
Summary
A Central Washington University assessment highlighted housing and food insecurity, poor resource awareness, social isolation and limited youth recreation in Covington. Commissioners want better coordination, more outreach staff and targeted funding to close service gaps.
A Central Washington University assessment presented at a Nov. 12 joint study session of the Covington City Council and Human Services Commission identified five primary service gaps in the city: housing insecurity (including post‑incarceration barriers), food insecurity, limited public awareness of services, social isolation (especially among seniors), and few low‑cost recreation options for children.
The findings were summarized by Brian (identified only by first name in the transcript), a presenter for the commission, who said the assessment found ‘‘immediate shelters are unavailable within city limits’’ and that eligibility criteria for…
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