HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - BOCC (003)April 12, 2022
The Honorable Maria Cantwell
United States Senate
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington D.C. 20510
Re: Moses Lake Open Doors Sleep Center
Dear Senator Cantwell:
GRANT COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
P O BOX 37
EPHRATA WA 98823
(509) 754-2011
We are writing in support of the City of Moses Lake'
s plan to relocate, provide permanent
infrastructure, and operate the Open Doors Sleep Center.
The City has been working diligent) to address t - •
Y he ever-growing homelessness situation in
Grant County and has recognized the need for enhanced
services and facilities for the homeless
population. In December 2020, the Cit began operating
Y g the Sleep Center, which gives the
homeless community a place to Slee at night in •
p g a secure and stable environment. This facilit
also provides mental health and substance use c Y
counseling services, affordable housing
resources, employment opportunities, hygiene facilities,
Yg food, clothing, and referrals to other
essential services. Grant County has helped fund the Sleep Center through COVID reliefrant
dollars, which are limited. While the source of theseg
funds will end, the Sleep Center will
continue to operate to meet the housing needs of Grant County's homeless.
Providing a permanent location for the Slee Center, ' �' ' •
Sleep , while incorporating access to essential
resources and services, is an important next stepto finding g a solution to Grant County's
homelessness crisis.. This project is in line with a • i
and achieves objectives identified n the Grant
County Plan to End Homelessness. We ask thatou
• • Y support the City's efforts to build this
facility as it is critical to our vulnerable homelesso ulatio
p p n.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Rob Jones
Commissioner, District #1
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