Addressing homelessness is important because it is a bellwether for our society. It tells us if our education system is working, our criminal justice system is working, our physical and mental health systems are working, and whether we are providing our community members the support and opportunities they need.
Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J.
President, Seattle University
Member of CEH Governing Board
The Committee to End Homelessness (CEH) is a broad coalition of government, faith communities, nonprofits, the business community and homeless and formerly homeless people working together to implement the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness in King County. As a community we are creating lasting solutions. Together.
New: 2009 State Legislative Agenda
William H. Gates, Sr. speaks at the Committee to End Homelessness Legislative Breakfast Sept. 24, 2008
New: City Inside/Out: Homeless in Seattle (11/14/2008)
Seattle Channel explores homelessness, including the issue of homeless encampments. As the economy continues to falter, how should the city and other stakeholders respond to this critical problem? Moderated by CR Douglas, the panel features Bill Block, Project Director, Committee to End Homelessness in King County; Alan Painter, Director, Seattle Human Services Department; Rick Reynolds, Executive Director, Operation Nightwatch; and Alison Eisinger, Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness.
Watch this video to learn more about the Ten-Year Plan:
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the new CEH Video