May 21, 2022 Weekly Encampment Report (Kitsap County)

Veteran's Park encampments were dispersed approximately 2 weeks ago by the Homeless Encampment Action Response and Transition (HEART) Team and weekly visits by NW Hospitality director, a Lived Experience Coalition member and others continue to ensure there are not any individuals left behind. The Kitsap County HEART Director, along with KC officials, have been working diligently to ensure unsheltered residents find housing options beyond the temporary 29-day hotel stays. Three unsheltered residents remain in Veteran's Park; most unsheltered residents were relocated to hotels throughout the Kitsap County area by the HEART team; many were able to keep their cats which was an initial concern to some of the encampment residents. According to HEART director many were grateful for the chance to have shelter, but it is temporary as permanent solutions are always being sought out. No medical needs or supplies were dispersed this week. NW Hospitality director, Lived Experience Coalition member & others will continue to circulate the park weekly. Please see the following link regarding the medical issues that occurs in homeless encampments: https://www.pchomeless.org/MeetingMinutes/Details?id=619