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Skagit Friendship House tells Burlington council county funding cuts could strain homelessness services
Summary
Jason Wells, executive director of Skagit Friendship House, briefed the Burlington City Council on operations at the Skagit First Step Center, citing service levels, public-safety partnerships, housing placements and concerns about potential reductions in county funding ahead of an upcoming homelessness services RFP.
Jason Wells, executive director of Skagit Friendship House, briefed the Burlington City Council on April 9 about services at the Skagit First Step Center and warned that reduced county resources could complicate service delivery.
Wells described the center’s service levels, partnership work with public‑safety agencies and recent housing placements. He also raised concerns about potential funding shortfalls tied to reduced Skagit County resources and flagged an upcoming homelessness services Request for Proposal (RFP) as a key near‑term milestone for funding and service continuity.
Councilmembers heard the overview but did not take formal action during the meeting. The presentation serves as an informational update to the council as the city and regional partners navigate contracting and support for homelessness services.
