9/27/23 - Advocacy Committee

  • Sponsor: Homeless Network of Yakima County
  • Purpose: The goal of the Advocacy Committee is to promote and support the development of creative, proven innovations to meet the basic needs of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness.  
  • Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • How to attend:
    • To attend virtually
      • Link:  Zoom Link
      • Meeting ID: 941 4870 0468 
      • Passcode: 404892 
    • ​​To call-in:
      • Phone: ​​+1 253 205 0468
      • Meeting ID: 941 4870 0468 
      • Passcode: 404892 

10/11/23 - General Membership

  • Sponsor: Homeless Network of Yakima County - General Membership 
  • Purpose: This meeting is to review the work of the committees, financial documents and to learn more about resources in the community.  This meeting is open to the public.
  • Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • How to attend:
    • To attend in person: 
      • Yakima Neighborhood Health Services - 3rd Floor Paddock Rm
      • 12 S 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901
    • To attend virtually: 
      • Link:  Zoom Link
      • Meeting ID: 982 2322 1036 
      • Passcode: 511776​
    • ​​To call-in:
      • Phone: ​​+1 253 205 0468
      • Meeting ID: 982 2322 1036 
      • Passcode: 511776​

Events

10/TBD/23 - Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorder Coalition 

  • SponsorYakima County Department of Human Services
  • Purpose: The primary purpose of the Yakima County Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Coalition (BHSUDC) is to develop and review the Yakima County Behavioral Health Plan. The Plan will be reviewed bi-annually by the Board of County Commissioners to inform the RFP process for grants generated by the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency tax revenue. The YMHC is to collaborate with community members and interested parties to reduce the impact of issues related to behavioral health and substance use disorder within the County.
  • Time: 9:30 am to 11:30am
  • How to Attend
    • To attend in person: TBD
    • To Attend virtually
      • Link: TBD
      • Meeting ID: TBD

10/18/23 - Public Awareness Committee

  • Sponsor: Homeless Network of Yakima County
  • Purpose: The goal of the Public Awareness Committee is to change the narrative regarding homelessness by educating and informing the community of both successes and challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness.
  • Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
  • How to attend:
    • To attend in person
      • Yakima Neighborhood Health Services - 3rd Floor Paddock Room
        12 S 8th St, Yakima, WA 98901

    • To attend virtually
      • Link:  Zoom Link
      • Meeting ID: 971 1843 8450 
      • Passcode: 040591 
    • ​​To call-in:
      • Phone: ​​+1 253 205 0468
      • Meeting ID: 971 1843 8450 
      • Passcode: 040591 

10/21/23 - Veteran Stand Down Benefits Fair

  • Sponsor: Yakima Valley Veterans Coalition
  • Purpose: FREE services for active duty, reservists, veterans, and their family members. Over 100 services available - see flyer. Lunch is provided. 
  • Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Location: State Fair Park, Sun Dome 1301 S. Fair Ave, Yakima, WA 98901
  • Registration: Recommended but not required - Link to Registration
  • Contact: For more information, to donate items, or to volunteer contact: Ray Hernandez at 509-574-1528