Mia Ryder-Marks
Homelessness and Affordable Housing Reporter at The Columbian
homelessness & affordable housing reporter @thecolumbian
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Vancouver will be able to add 8 outreach workers to its homeless response team thanks to $1.9M grant
1 week ago |
columbian.com | Mia Ryder-Marks
Vancouver’s Homeless Assistance and Resources Team will add up to eight outreach workers thanks to a $1.9 million grant from the Ed and Dollie Lynch Fund. The city of Vancouver announced the award on Monday. The grant came through the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, and will help bolster HART, which provides resources to people experiencing homelessness.
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1 week ago |
camaspostrecord.com | Mia Ryder-Marks
Project will create 32 housing units for those exiting homelessness By Clark County, News Dignitaries use gold shovels Tuesday during a groundbreaking ceremony for America for Veterans Foundation’s 32-unit residential community for women veterans. (Photos by Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) America for Veterans Foundation board member Ron Fryer and others in his organization have worked for nearly 10 years to open Veterans Village, a 32-unit residential community for women veterans. America for...
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2 weeks ago |
columbian.com | Mia Ryder-Marks
News / Politics / Clark County Politics Live Love Outreach, which also manages one of city’s Safe Stays, took over the Safe Park By Mia Ryder-Marks, Columbian staff reporter Published: June 12, 2025, 6:09am Live Love Outreach will manage the city of for people living in vehicles and RVs. The Vancouver nonprofit took over the role on an interim basis earlier this year after the city terminated its contract with Thrive2Survive. The group also operates one of the city’s four Safe Stay shelters....
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2 weeks ago |
columbian.com | Mia Ryder-Marks
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will host its annual wine-tasting fundraiser 4-6 p.m. July 20 at Emanar Cellars, 1113 S.E. Rasmussen Blvd., Battle Ground. Tickets are $65 per person and include a five-wine flight and a variety of appetizers. There will also be a silent auction for gift cards, gift baskets, art and an overnight stay.
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2 weeks ago |
columbian.com | Mia Ryder-Marks
As steel bit into the ground and dirt gave way, Rosemary Fryer took a moment to reflect on the symbolism of the moment. After nearly 10 years of work, the America for Veterans Foundation broke ground on its first housing project, Veterans Village. Located at 5118 N.E. St. James Road, Vancouver, the project will house women veterans exiting homelessness. The eight two-story modular houses will offer 32 individual units.
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