Simpson is excited to be moving forward with plans to create Simpson’s Community Shelter and Apartments, a national best practice low-barrier shelter model with 70 beds and 42 units of permanent housing, intentionally designed to meet the short-term housing needs of shelter guests. This modern and dignified low-barrier space will be developed at the site of Simpson’s current shelter. Click here to learn more.
About Simpson’s $10 Million State Bonding Bill
Building critical investment and momentum toward project development, Simpson Housing Services has a $10 million state bonding bill (HF1389) that has been presented in the House Capital Investment Committee and a bill (SF1719) that has been heard by the Senate Housing Finance and Policy Committee.
Simpson’s $10 million state bonding bill is an essential investment that will support the construction of our new shelter, a safe and more dignified space for community members to work alongside advocates and transition out of homelessness.
With expanded accommodations for guests and healthcare services on site, the shelter offers an ideal model for operating and responding to community needs during a pandemic.
“Shelter is a critical resource on the housing continuum and a vital component of our community infrastructure. As such, this is an appropriate investment for proceeds from the sale of state bonds,” says Simpson’s Executive Director Steve Horsfield.
“There is an immediate short-term need to get people sheltered and provide a safe place when they don’t have stable housing. Once people are in our shelter, the staff talk about what’s important to guests, where they want to live, what barriers they’re facing and what resources would be most helpful. We partner with people and work on a short-term plan to get them stabilized in the community.”
Action Alert!
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Thank you for your advocacy and partnership in helping to end homelessness.