WELCOME TO THE ORIGINAL WALLA WALLA ALLIANCE FOR THE HOMELESS WEBSITE
In a
public meeting on July 6 attended by more than 100 people, both housed and
homeless, those present voted to form a new community nonprofit organization
called the Alliance for the Homeless. Many of those present agreed to join the
organization which has a membership fee of $25 or more for those who can
afford it, or whatever is practical for those who can’t.
A
steering committee along with a board of directors has been formed to work
on policies, procedures, and implementation. Retired pastor Chuck Hindman serves as chair.
The
purpose of the organization is to plan the operation of homeless day center services as well as a micro-housing facility, and to seek public support for their implementation. Those wishing to
join the Alliance are encouraged to send membership fees to the Alliance for the
Homeless, PO Box 3431, Walla Walla, Washington.
The organization has incorporated as a Washington non-profit organization and has been granted tax exempt status by the IRS, so contributions to it are tax-deductible.
As nearly everyone in our community is aware, there are many
unmet needs of homeless persons in the city of Walla Walla and Walla Walla
County. Too many individuals and some families
have no safe, legal place to sleep at night, to keep their belongings, to shower, do
laundry, prepare food, receive mail, and perform other everyday tasks. The lack of such facilities causes undue
suffering on the part of the homeless as well as a variety of problems for our community.
The Alliance is dedicated to working itself and along with others to relieve this suffering and to further the well-being of the community as a whole.
The Alliance is dedicated to working itself and along with others to relieve this suffering and to further the well-being of the community as a whole.
