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Date: Thu, August 08, 2019 5:42 pm
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Fwd: New position at REACH - Kelly Blucher (08 Aug 2019 00:04 UTC)
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Fwd: New Youth (13-17) Shelter: Serra House - Kelly Blucher (08 Aug 2019 00:08 UTC)
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Fwd: An Expansion of Sabotage: Texas V. United States Would Deal a Death Blow to Medicaid Expansion - Allen Ratcliffe (08 Aug 2019 03:13 UTC)
PCCDRC Service Provider Calendar: Thursday August 8, 2019 - PCDCRC (08 Aug 2019 15:16 UTC)
Client in need of eye exam and glasses - Kim Houg (08 Aug 2019 15:17 UTC)
Re:help - Hava Tursky (08 Aug 2019 15:36 UTC)
Goodwill Meet and Greet today at 1pm! - Kelly Blucher (08 Aug 2019 17:40 UTC)
Pierce County Council Meeting Agenda for Aug. 13 - Sales & Use Tax Ordinance (1406) - Maureen Howard (08 Aug 2019 18:01 UTC)
LFO Day! - Ashley Duckworth (08 Aug 2019 18:02 UTC)
(Previous discussion continued)
RE: help - Kathy Hall (07 Aug 2019 16:20 UTC)
Re: LFO Day! [SEND SECURE] - Miraflor, Sheila (08 Aug 2019 21:07 UTC)

Fwd: New position at REACH by Kelly Blucher (08 Aug 2019 00:04 UTC)
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Hello all,

The REACH Center is hiring for a new position that we are very excited about: a full-time Housing Navigator! This position is funded by the Office of Homeless Youth and will work directly with youth and young adults at REACH while also working closely with regional landlords to develop housing opportunities for program participants. Please share the attached job description with anyone you think would be interested.

Thank you!

Nick

Nicholas M. Bayard | Director

The REACH Center

www.reachtacoma.org
714 South 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Front desk: (253) 573-6590 | Office: (253) 573-6800
Website | Facebook | Twitter

When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. -Paulo Coelho

Housing Navigator (Full Time) - The REACH Center - 2019.docx

Fwd: New Youth (13-17) Shelter: Serra House by Kelly Blucher (08 Aug 2019 00:08 UTC)
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Please see below for an important announcement about the projected opening of the Serra House. This is a six bed facility for 13-17-year-olds at 6602 S. Alaska Street. Referrals can be made directly per the attachment. We look forward to continuing our work with The Coffee Oasis as this important project rolls out.

For any other general inquiries about regional housing and household stability resources for youth and young adults up to age 24, please contact the ACT Program at REACH at 253-573-6882.

Best,

Nick

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From: Sid Sandstrom <sid.sandstrom@thecoffeeoasis.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 6, 2019 at 11:03 AM
Subject: The Coffee Oasis-Underage Shelter TENTATIVE OPENING DATE!!!!
To:
Cc: Pamula Norfleet <pamula.norfleet@thecoffeeoasis.com>, Claire Barnett <claire.barnett@thecoffeeoasis.com>, Patrick Steele <patrick.steele@thecoffeeoasis.com>

Good Morning,

After a long and trying wait, I am proud to announce we have finally received our State licensing certificate and are now ready to OPEN our 6 bed underage (13-17 yr) shelter!!!! I did attach a 1 pager for more details regarding our program and referral/intake process.

WHEN: August 19th, 2019 beginning at 12:00 pm (Referrals will NOT be taken before 12 pm) This is a first come, first serve process. Once six beds are full, all other youth will be placed on a wait list managed by our housing staff. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED INFO SHEET.

REFERRALS:

Accepted 24/7 by calling the shelter on-site number at: 253-328-6127. Or by email: pamula.norfleet@thecoffeeoasis.com. Staff will confirm open bed on a 1st come, 1st serve bases until all 6 beds are full. Remaining youth will be placed on waiting list managed by housing staff.

ROI:

In preparation before opening, If your organization has a Release of Information (ROI) please send it to our Housing Manager, Pamula Norfleet at pamula.norfleet@thecoffeeoasis.com

INTAKE/ASSESSMENT:
Due to the nature of our mission and purpose to provide a safe and a warm welcome from the cold streets, we must screen the youth who stay in the shelter.
Additionally, we are required to make our first attempt to notify legal guardians within 8 hours of youth entering our program. If we are unable to ascertain contact information for a guardian, the appropriate Law Enforcement agency must be contacted within 72 hours.

Thank you all for your encouragement and collaboration during this process. We are excited to join in on what our amazing community is doing for our young people experiencing homelessness. Please let me know if you have any questions and spread the word to your networks.

Thank you,

Sid Sandstrom

Director of Youth Programs | Pierce County
The Coffee Oasis Pierce County
6602 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

Office: 253-328-6127
Cell: 360-470-0513

www.thecoffeeoasis.com

Nicholas M. Bayard | Director

The REACH Center

www.reachtacoma.org
714 South 27th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Front desk: (253) 573-6590 | Office: (253) 573-6800
Website | Facebook | Twitter

When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. -Paulo Coelho

1 pager-TheCoffeeOasisShelter.pdf

Fwd: An Expansion of Sabotage: Texas V. United States Would Deal a Death Blow to Medicaid Expansion by Allen Ratcliffe (08 Aug 2019 03:13 UTC)
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FYI. Al Ratcliffe

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Date: Wed, Aug 7, 2019 at 2:13 PM
Subject: An Expansion of Sabotage: Texas V. United States Would Deal a Death Blow to Medicaid Expansion
To: <alratcliffe@gmail.com>

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PCCDRC Service Provider Calendar: Thursday August 8, 2019 by PCDCRC (08 Aug 2019 15:16 UTC)
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Good morning,

Attached are the calendar for the CRC and Pierce LFO Reconsideration Day flier. Pierce County and Tacoma Courts are teaming up to reconsider legal financial obligations (LFOs) owed by those who cannot afford to pay back the fines. The LFO Reconsideration Day will be on Wednesday, September 25 from 8:30am-3:30pm. Appointments MUST be made in advance using the website on this flyer. Please forward this to anyone who might benefit from this day!

Have a great day!

Pierce County District Court Resource Center

Connecting You to Services

Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

901 Tacoma Avenue S

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253)-798-7631

PCDCRC@piercecountywa.gov

www.piercecountywa.gov/PCDCRC

PCDC CRC Schedule 080819.pdf

Pierce LFO Reconsideration Day Flier.pdf

Client in need of eye exam and glasses by Kim Houg (08 Aug 2019 15:17 UTC)
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Have a client, 63 y.o., in need of eye exam and glasses. Has no insurance and unemployed doing a training program in which he is struggling with reading do to no glasses. Any resources appreciated.

Kim Houg

Student Support and Intake Coordinator

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region

714 S 27th St

Tacoma, WA 98409

O: 253-573-6847

F: 253-573-6510

www.goodwillwa.org

Our mission is to help people reach their fullest potential through education, job placement,
and career pathway services made possible by community donations, purchases, and partnerships.

Re:help by Hava Tursky (08 Aug 2019 15:36 UTC)
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If you get in touch with this family again, she is welcome to reach out to me or I can meet with her at your office if she will be there again at a scheduled time. Child Care Resources is able to provide help finding and paying for childcare, and we also have bus tickets, diapers, and wipes.

Hava Tursky

Homeless Family Engagement Specialist

1501 Pacific Ave, Ste 305

Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: 253-272-8000 x287

Phone: 206.329.1011 x 287

Mobile: 206-573-6436

Fax: 206-336-7883

Serving King and Pierce Counties

Child Care Resources improves all children’s access to high quality early learning experiences by engaging with families, caregivers, and communities. Embedded in Child Care Resources’ daily work is identifying and addressing racism so that all children thrive in their early learning environments.

help by Smith, Jeria (DSHS) (07 Aug 2019 16:17 UTC)
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I have a client whom is homeless and is sleeping on the streets with her 5 month old baby boy. I am giving her a temp bus pass to get to the salvation army. Is there any where else she can get help. She has no transportation or phone. She will be in the office for another 10 -15 minutes.

Jeria Smith/Financial Service Specialist/Community Services Division, Pierce North CSO

Economic Services Administration

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

( 253-983-6793/ smithjl5@dshs.wa.gov

Transforming Lives

Goodwill Meet and Greet today at 1pm! by Kelly Blucher (08 Aug 2019 17:40 UTC)
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Hello friends-

Just a reminder that Goodwill has a Meet and Greet orientation today at 1pm open to everyone. We have some spots open for our upcoming Culinary, Barista and Advanced Manufacturing classes beginning soon. Now is the time to register. Career Readiness also begins on Monday. Send some people in to get signed up as space will surely fill up by Friday. I will also talk about ALL of our programs and services, certainly there is something for everyone! Thanks!!!

1pm today!! 714 S. 27th St Tacoma 98409

Kelly Blucher

Manager of Community Engagement & Outreach

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6853

Cell: 253.302.2347
www.goodwillwa.org

Our mission is to help people reach their fullest potential through education, job placement,
and career pathway services made possible by community donations, purchases, and partnerships.

Pierce County Council Meeting Agenda for Aug. 13 - Sales & Use Tax Ordinance (1406) by Maureen Howard (08 Aug 2019 18:01 UTC)
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Colleagues,

It would be good to have many people show up for the Aug. 13 Pierce County Council meeting - the last item on the agenda is the ordinance authorizing 1406 - the Sales & Use Tax. The agenda is attached.

August 13, 2019

3:00 p.m.

930 Tacoma Avenue South – Room 1045

Tacoma, WA 98402

According to the Pierce County Council Public Participation rules: "Anyone may address any ordinance or resolution on the agenda for final consideration."

Proposal No. 2019-57s, Local Sales and Use Tax Maximum Capacity Authorized

An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Relating to Local Sales or Use Taxes; Authorizing the Maximum Capacity of the Tax Authorized Under the Provisions of Substitute House Bill 1406 (hereinafter Chapter 338, Laws of 2019) for Affordable and Supportive Housing; Adopting a New Chapter 4.29 of the Pierce County Code, “Sales and Use Tax – Credit Against Prior Tax”; Authorizing the Pierce County Executive to Contract with the State of Washington to Collect the Tax Imposed by this Ordinance; Requesting Compliance with RCW 82.14.055; and Directing the Clerk of the Council to Transmit the Adopted Ordinance to the Department of Revenue.

Sponsored by: Councilmember Derek Young
Council contact person: Susan Long, (253) 798-6068
Committee recommendation: Do Pass as Substituted at Rules and Operations on Aug. 5

The County Council passed the resolution of intent at their July 30 meeting.

I think the script is something like -

My name is...., I live/work in Pierce County...if you can name your employer and your position, do so. But if not, just speak as a resident of the county or as someone who works in the county.

I encourage you to pass the Ordinance authorizing local sales and use tax maximum capacity for affordable and supportive housing. We have a desperate need for affordable and supportive housing in Pierce County.

If you have time, add a story of someone who would benefit from this housing.

Thank you for your work,

Maureen

MaureenHowardConsulting
maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com

Tel: 253-756-8146 (LL)

Cell: 253-255-2200
3320 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

August 13 2019 Council Agenda (1).pdf

LFO Day! by Ashley Duckworth (08 Aug 2019 18:02 UTC)
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Good morning!

Pierce County is hosting a Legal Financial Obligation (LFO) Day and we NEED clients! The organization that is putting the event on was anticipating 1,000 clients but they currently have around 250.

Please distribute this flyer wherever you can!

If you have questions about what it means, email me 😊

Ashley Duckworth

TACOMAPROBONO

Volunteer Coordinator

Legal Clinic Coordinator

621 Tacoma Ave South, Ste. 303 Tacoma, WA 98402

Tel: (253) 572-5134 w Fax: (253) 627-5883

www.tacomaprobono.org

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From: Laurie Davenport <vls@tacomaprobono.org>
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 3:33 PM
To: Maureen Howard <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>
Cc: Jennifer Ammons <jennifera@nwjustice.org>, Gerrit Nyland <GerritN@ccsww.org>, "Elder, ChiQuata" <celder@ci.tacoma.wa.us>, Ashley Duckworth <AshleyD@tacomaprobono.org>
Subject: Re: Update Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness on New Tenant Protections?

Excellent, thank you!

Laurie Davenport

Program Director

T A C O M A P R O B O N O

Community Lawyers

http://tacomaprobono.org

vls@tacomaprobono.org

From: Maureen Howard <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM
To: Laurie Davenport <vls@tacomaprobono.org>
Cc: Jennifer Ammons <jennifera@nwjustice.org>, Gerrit Nyland <GerritN@ccsww.org>, "Elder, ChiQuata" <celder@ci.tacoma.wa.us>, Ashley Duckworth <AshleyD@tacomaprobono.org>
Subject: Re: Update Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness on New Tenant Protections?

perfect - I just sen tit out to the full Coalition list along with the Alliance's May 22 webinar link.

thanks,

Maureen

On Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 8:01 AM Laurie Davenport <vls@tacomaprobono.org> wrote:

Thanks Maureen!

Tacomaprobono is presenting a program on the new tenant protections on Friday, July 26. CLE credits will be available for attorneys but anyone can attend if you register by e-mail:

ashleyd@tacomaprobono.org

See attached flyer – feel free to reproduce and distribute.

Also certainly will be happy to present to the Coalition meeting whenever it’s best to schedule.

Laurie

Laurie Davenport

Program Director

T A C O M A P R O B O N O

Community Lawyers

http://tacomaprobono.org

vls@tacomaprobono.org

From: Maureen Howard <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 9:02 PM
To: Jennifer Ammons <jennifera@nwjustice.org>, Gerrit Nyland <GerritN@ccsww.org>, "Elder, ChiQuata" <celder@ci.tacoma.wa.us>, Laurie Davenport <vls@tacomaprobono.org>, Ashley Duckworth <AshleyD@tacomaprobono.org>
Subject: Update Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness on New Tenant Protections?

Friends,

I'm not sure who the appropriate people are to update the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness on the effects of the new tenant protections but it seems like it would be a good topic for one of the Friday meetings. Maybe in August after the new laws go into effect and the Tacoma Rental Housing Code is updated?

Thanks,

Maureen

MaureenHowardConsulting
maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com

Tel: 253-756-8146 (LL)

Cell: 253-255-2200
3320 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

MaureenHowardConsulting
maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com

Tel: 253-756-8146 (LL)

Cell: 253-255-2200
3320 S. 8th Street
Tacoma, WA 98405

Pierce LFO Reconsideration Day Flier.pdf

RE: help by Kathy Hall (07 Aug 2019 16:20 UTC)
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How old is she?

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org [mailto:fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org] On Behalf Of Smith, Jeria (DSHS)
Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 9:18 AM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Homeless Coalition - help

Jeria Smith/Financial Service Specialist/Community Services Division, Pierce North CSO

Economic Services Administration

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

( 253-983-6793/ smithjl5@dshs.wa.gov

Transforming Lives

Re: LFO Day! [SEND SECURE] by Miraflor, Sheila (08 Aug 2019 21:07 UTC)
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