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Community groups tell Mason County commissioners homelessness has risen and Youth Connection remodel is on schedule

Mason County Board of Commissioners · May 13, 2026

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Summary

Representatives from Youth Connection and New Horizon Communities spoke during public comment: the Youth Connection reported its remodel is on track and going to bid in about 30 days; New Horizon Communities cited a rise in the unhoused count from 238 in 2002 to 435 in 2025 and provided per‑person cost figures for housing versus community impacts.

During the open forum on May 12, two nonprofit representatives praised county staff and shared program updates and local homelessness data.

Susan Kirchoff, executive director and founder of Youth Connection, thanked commissioners for their work and…

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