Hundreds seek housing in Snohomish County -- but are on hold
EVERETT — Over 900 people are homeless in Snohomish County and waiting for a resource navigator to help them.
The county’s Coordinated Entry system is overwhelmed, said Mindy Woods, a board member for the Washington Low-Income Housing Alliance. Fewer than 10% of people who enter the system are getting help. There simply isn’t anywhere to house them.
This week, Woods and other advocates gave updates on affordable housing in Snohomish County at a panel hosted by county Councilmember Megan Dunn. There are a range of challenges, panelists said: There’s limited shelter availability, the 211 system is overwhelmed, and people most affected by county housing decisions often don’t get a chance to provide input.
“When it comes to creating solutions, Black and brown bodies, and those closest to the problem, are excluded from engaging and charting the course,” said Jacque Julien, executive director for Communities of Color Coalition. “… That continues to be an issue across not only our county, but across our state.”
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