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This foodie fundraiser is for Noah's Ark Homeless Shelter in Wapato.

The Council is expected to appoint members to the ad-hoc committee in mid-February.

A city news release says the task force included representatives from Yakima Union Gospel Mission, Transform Yakima Together, Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, and the City’s Code Enforcement Division among others.

To allow the city to continue to call the camp temporary the city will require that the camp be vacated every five months so the city doesn't face liability if crime happens at the camp.

Nearly 800 people are attending the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance conference on Ending Homelessness that happens every year.

KIT News has learned the plan is expected to be announced next week.

But the council did approve a amendment to a lease that allows Camp Hope to house families with children.

It's called "Night of Hope" and it's set for Thursday, May 10 at Le Chateau in Yakima. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The director Andy Ferguson says the allegation that they somehow force religion on people is false...he says everything tied to religion is optional.

Yakima attorney Rob Case filed the appeal Monday on behalf of 12 property owners near the building at 1702 Englewood Avenue.