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Hopesource tells Kittitas County panel the 2025–2026 cold-weather shelter season was 'overall successful'
Summary
At a July 6, 2026 joint meeting, Hopesource Senior Manager Andrew Lyons presented a recap of the 2025–2026 cold-weather shelter season, saying community partnerships, volunteers and donations helped offset costs and stressing earlier planning for future seasons.
Andrew Lyons, Hopesource Senior Manager, told a joint meeting of the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners and the Homelessness & Affordable Housing Committee on July 6, 2026, that the 2025–2026 cold-weather shelter season was an "overall success" and credited community partnerships, volunteer support and operating from a centralized location with improving outcomes. Lyons reported that community donations helped offset operational costs and urged earlier planning and clearer staffing and volunteer preparations ahead of future shelter seasons.
The presentation described lessons learned and program finances in general terms; Lyons emphasized the need for consistent operating procedures to support continued success. No formal action or vote was recorded on shelter policy or funding during the meeting.
