See a Homeless Person in Yakima? Call the Outreach Team
Mission Executive Director Mike Johnson tells KIT news homelessness in Yakima grew by 49% over the last year
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Yakima Council Parks Parking Lot Idea For Homeless
The move by the council to not open the lot is in agreement with the city staff that recommended the city not go forward with the idea at this time.
Homeless Expert Says Nix Yakima Parking Lot Idea
Mike Johnson says a move by the city to designate a secure parking lot for people who live in their vehicles is the wrong move and won't help the local homeless problem.
Will The Yakima Council Create a “Safe Parking Area” For Homeless?
The council has a short agenda. One item on the agenda however is expected to generate a lot of discussion.
New Council Could Cancel Parking Lot For Homeless
Mike Johnson, considered an expert in dealing with homelessness says he wasn't contacted by the city before the council voted last week
Homeless Seattle Man Lives in a Noisy RV Recording Studio, Angers Neighbors
Their local city council isn't doing anything about it, so the neighbors and business owners are ticked off.
You can Help The Homeless Stay Warm This Winter in Yakima
Each year hundreds of homeless people in Yakima seek winter shelter at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission and at area churches.
Are You Donating to Panhandlers in Yakima? Stop Now!
It's reality check time. Giving money to panhandlers makes you part of the problem.
An Open Letter to the Yakima Valley in Regards to Law Enforcement
The police are out there arresting the drunk drivers or the shop lifters and don't have time for your cat stuck in a tree or the neighbors fist fighting in their front yard. They are on their property and there is no deadly weapon present.
New Public Private Partnership to Reduce Homelessness
Johnson will talk with The Morning News at 7:15 Thursday morning on KIT. Don't miss our conversation.