HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - BOCC (004)April 12, 2022
The Honorable Dan Newhouse
United States House of Representatives
504 Cannon House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20515
Re: Moses Lake Open Doors Sleep Center
Dear Representative Newhouse:
GRANT C®UNTY
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COIvIMISSIONEIRS
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 for the homeless
population. In December 2020, the Cit began operating era ' g p ting the Sleep Center, which gives the
homeless community a place to sleepat night in •
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 relief grant
dollars, which are limited. While the source of these•
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, ,while incorporating access to essential
resources and services, is an important next step to finding a solution to Grant County's
homelessness crisis. This project is in line with and achieves objectives identified in 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 homelessp o ulation.
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Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Rob Jones
Commissioner, District #1
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