Our Vision
Every person in our community has a safe, decent, stable, and appropriate home.
Our Mission
The Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition provides leadership to end homelessness through planning, coordination among social service providers, advocacy, and education.
Our Values
Our Values
The Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition strives to carry out our mission with respect, commitment, compassion, integrity, and a willingness to change.
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Join Us for the Monthly Virtual Meeting on January 21, 2026 - Must Register
*Note: We recently changed our Zoom registration process. We will change our Zoom link every month to keep our meeting secure. Please register for our next meeting at the link above. This will help us to keep our mailing list current and it will automatically give you the option to add a calendar invite.
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KHHC monthly meetings occur on the third Wednesday of each month from 2-4pm Pacific. The virtual meetings are open to the public via Zoom. They are also streamed live on YouTube and Facebook via The Conduit and Marwan Cameron of Gather Together Grow Together. Make sure to subscribe to get notified.
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2027-2030 Aging and Long-Term Care Draft Area Plan available for review
The Kitsap County Department of Human Services Aging and Long-Term Care Division invites you to share your ideas and feedback about aging services, needs, and the 2027-2030 Area Plan currently being developed.
The Aging and Long-Term Care Draft Area Plan is available for review and open to public comments on the Aging and Long-Term Care website. Your ideas about services and opportunities for older adults, adults with disabilities living in the community, and family caregivers are welcome.
Background: The four-year plan identifies gaps in services and describes demographic trends, challenges, and opportunities. The plan also addresses how Kitsap County Aging and Long-Term Care, the designated Area Agency on Aging for Kitsap, will administer programs and allocate discretionary funding to support healthy living, aging in place, and informal caregivers. To review the draft plan and for instructions on how to submit comments visit the Kitsap County Aging and Long-Term Care website.
The deadline for public comment is September 10, 2026.
PCHS Willow Center for Medical Respite Care Now Open!
On Monday, Aug. 17, Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) opened a brand-new respite medical center in downtown Bremerton, called The Willow Center. The 22-room facility serves as a bridge for individuals recovering from surgery or seeking treatment in the form of long-term care. KHHC is excited for more options for low-income residents to receive critical services and congratulates PCHS on their amazing work. Read more in the Kitsap Sun HERE.
The Coffee Oasis is looking for help with the Back to School Bash
Back 2 School Bash Block Party
Date: August 21st, 2026
What: Back 2 School Bash Block Party
Where: Evergreen Park.
Summary: Back 2 School Bash is Late Night event at The Coffee Oasis. It starts with an hour of set up and clean up takes a half an hour at the end. Back 2 School Bash will have components of a Community BBQ, Carnival Style Games led by local churches, clubs & organizations, Live Music & Back to School Resources.
The Coffee Oasis will have a table full of School Supplies, Backpacks, Jackets & Shoes. The Case Manager present will help fill out Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Forms. No one receives items without doing an HMIS form or without us checking to see if they have one prior to the event.
Churches, Clubs & Organizations will bring:
- Awnings
- Chairs
- Games
- Tables
Churches, Clubs & Organizations will also clean up their own areas at the end of the time.
Needed Donations:
- Backpacks
- Jackets
- School Supplies
- Shoes
Staffing:
All Location Staff
5 – 6 Volunteers
Partnering Churches, Clubs & Organizations
Flow for Event
5:00pm – 5:45pm
- Help set up all booths for the evening.
- Put out tables for displaying back to school items.
- Set up decorations.
- Make sure food & grill are set up.
- Sound people will set up music.
5:45pm – 6:00pm
- Prayer with Staff & Volunteers.
6:00pm
- Food is served the entire time.
- Games run the entire time.
- Music runs the entire time.
9:00pm – Close Down & Clean Up!
**All left over clothing items & School supplies can either be donated or saved for geographical center youth.
Contact:
LeeAnne Anderson
leeanne.anderson@thecoffeeoasis.com
WA Cares Fund Program
Contact the Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long-Term Care to learn more about the WA Cares Fund program. The WA Cares Fund is a public long-term care insurance program. All working Washingtonians contribute a small percentage of their income into the fund. Then when you need care, you can access your earned benefit of $36,500 (grows over time with inflation) to pay for services.
Email SeniorInfo@kitsap.gov for questions.
What does Kitsap County need? Community Needs Assessment now open!
Community Needs Assessment 2026–2027
Every three years, Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) conducts a comprehensive Community Needs Assessment (CNA) to better understand the strengths, challenges, and priorities of people living in Kitsap County. The assessment helps identify gaps in services, programs, and policies, and guides KCR’s strategic planning and future investments.
Take the Survey and share the link!
Your Voice Matters
Community voices are essential to ensuring resources and services reflect the needs of the people who live here. We invite all Kitsap County residents to participate in the 2026–2027 Community Needs Assessment and help shape the future of our community. The survey will be available in English and Spanish, and findings will be shared with the community in 2027.
Focus Groups
Throughout the survey administration (July-October 2026) the CNA survey team will be conducting 90-minute focus groups with community members, grassroots organizations, and leaders throughout the community. These focus groups are intended to take a deeper look into the community service need. They will include translation services and childcare when applicable.
Do you have a group of community members interested in having a one-on-one focus group with the survey team? Please contact ametuku@kcr.org to schedule a 90-minute meeting, we request 6 people minimum for focus groups.
Become a CNA Ambassador – July through October 2026
KCR is currently seeking volunteers to support the 2026 Community Needs Assessment (CNA). Volunteers will help KCR reach community members across Kitsap County, share information about the survey, encourage participation, and help ensure that the voices and experiences of our diverse community are represented.
Your involvement will help KCR better understand the strengths, challenges, and priorities of our community here in Kitsap County and guide future programs, services, and resources. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard and help build a stronger Kitsap County.
Are you ready to get involved and partner with KCR in serving our community? Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and someone will reach out to you soon.
Need More Information?
Visit the 2026 Community Needs Assessment webpage on the KCR website and download the flyers to print and share with your network and clients.
Community Needs Assessment Information
Download Printable CNA Flyer (English)
Download Printable CNA Flyer (Spanish)
PSRC Coordinated Mobility Plan Now Available
To: Community Organizations in Central Puget Sound Region
As you may already know, Puget Sound Regional Council is a public agency responsible for long-term regional transportation planning in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties.
We reached out to you in 2025 to collaborate on developing the 2026 Coordinated Mobility Plan, which focuses on improving transportation options for communities facing accessibility and mobility barriers due to age, income, disability status, language spoken, or other circumstances. Thank you to the organizations who invited PSRC to present at their meetings, table at an event, or provided feedback through another venue. We could not have created this plan without your input.
We are pleased to announce that the Coordinated Mobility Plan, along with the rest of the Regional Transportation Plan (2026-2050), was adopted by the General Assembly on May 28. The final adopted Coordinated Mobility Plan is accessible on our website: https://www.psrc.org/planning-2050/regional-transportation-plan/coordinated-mobility-plan
PSRC will now turn our attention to the implementation of these plans. We hope to partner with you and your organization in the future on regional planning efforts.
Thank you for all you do to support communities throughout our region.
Jean Kim & Erin Hogan
Transportation Planning Division
Puget Sound Regional Council
jkim@psrc.org and ehogan@psrc.org
www.psrc.org
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KPHD overdose Prevention Campaign
Just a reminder about the ongoing overdose prevention campaign being run through Kitsap Public Health District: https://www.kitsappublichealth.org/love. We are happy to consider invitations to table events with materials, come talk with staff about the campaign, and will consider other opportunities related to this campaign that you can dream up!
Naomi Levine, PhD
Community Liaison, Community Health (she/they)
naomi.levine@kitsappublichealth.org | website | social media
Community Forums: Washington Housing Alliance
This summer and fall, the Housing Alliance is traveling around the state to hear from local communities about your needs and priorities. We'll share what we're thinking about for upcoming policy priorities and gather feedback on what you think is most important to focus on for the next several years. This is an opportunity for you to share what policy changes you think are most important to solve the affordable housing and homelessness crisis in your community, and to share specific challenges, opportunities, or trends in your region.
In-Person: Bremerton, August 12, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
Virtual forums
- Statewide Lived Experience Focus, July 15, 5-6:30pm - REGISTER
- Statewide, Aug. 13, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
- Statewide Rural Focus, Aug. 18, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
- En Español, Aug. 20, 5:30-7pm - REGISTER
- Statewide Organizational Members, September 2, 12-1:30pm - (Registration link will be sent separately)
Thank you for celebrating with us!
On May 20, we had the honor of celebrating 8 new KHHC award recipients! We had an amazing time bringing everyone together for this important annual occasion.
2025 KHHC Awardees
Exceptional Service by a Staff Member Award
Stuart Clanton, Kitsap Community Resources
Helen Kuchera, Kitsap Rescue Mission
Innovative Project/Program Award
Wheaton Landing, Partnership Between Bremerton Housing Authority, Bremerton School District, and Kitsap Strong
Community Impact Award
Erinn Hale, Bremerton Foodline
Deanne Jackson, Kitsap County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition
Volunteer of the Year Award
Maggie Stasny, Silverdale Severe Weather Shelter
Joni Baker, Kitsap Community Resources
Sally Santana Lifetime Achievement Award
Captain Lance Walters, The Salvation Army
Captain Dana Walters, The Salvation Army
Special Thanks:
- Planning Lead: Bridget Glasspoole, KHHC Executive Team/Kitsap Mental Health Services
- Master of Ceremonies: Katy Knutsen and Bridget Glasspoole
- Venue (Max Hale Building): Catholic Community Resources, HEN Program
- Refreshments: Kitsap Community Resources
- Photography: Christie Ho, Bremerton Housing Authority
- Speakers/Microphones: Michael Stevenson, Bremerton Housing Authority
- Recording and Lighting: Marwan Cameron and Team, The Conduit/Gather Together Grow Together
Do you have any updates to share? Join our monthly meeting on every 3rd Wednesday of the month or share your update with our mailing list by emailing: admin@kitsaphhc.org