Governing Board

The Governing Board was created as one piece of a three-part governance structure approved by the Committee to End Homelessness King County. It has a key leadership role in the implementation of the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness.

The Governing Board provides high-level oversight to the Committee to End Homelessness. It is made up of more than 20 top level community leaders and two individuals who have experienced homelessness. The Governing Board helps sustain the vision and leadership of the plan, and guides planning, coordinates current funding, and works to create additional resources.

Role

Guide development of annual work plan and priorities for the Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Promote and sustain the vision and leadership of the Ten-Year Plan
Educate and influence policy makers by advocating for system reform and increased resources at the local, state and federal levels

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Addressing homelessness

Addressing homelessness is important because it is a bellwether for their society. It tells them if their education system is working, their criminal justice system is working, their physical and mental health systems are working, and whether they are providing their community members the support and opportunities they need.

2013 Progress Report—Homeless Housing and Services Fund

Since 2005, the Washington State Legislature authorized a series of document recording fee surcharges to be used to implement state and local plans to end homelessness. In King County, the surcharge revenue is called the Homeless Housing and Services Fund (HHSF). Annually, HHSF funded projects serve approximately 2,454 households (4,232 individuals.) The HHSF also provides funding for the King County Landlord Liaison Project (LLP), a critical resource for homeless housing programs throughout King County.