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Date:10-14-2025
To: Jefferson County Housing Fund Board
Jefferson County Commissioners
From:
Kelli Parcher, Executive Director
OWL360
Subject: Eligibility and Request for Consideration – Affordable & Supportive Housing and
Homeless Housing Assistance Funds
Dear Commissioners and Members of the Housing Fund Board,
On behalf of OWL360, I want to thank you for the opportunity to submit proposals for the
current Affordable and Supportive Housing (House Bill 1590) and Homeless Housing and
Assistance (Senate Bill 5386) funding opportunities. We also want to express our appreciation
for the continued partnership and open dialogue we’ve shared with both Housing leadership and
County Commissioners’ staff throughout this process.
After review of the RFP materials, OWL360 strongly believes we meet the threshold eligibility
requirements for all three competitive funding categories:
• 1590 – Development
• 1590 – Operations
• HB 5386 – Homeless Housing and Assistance
Our organization’s mission, infrastructure, and proven capacity directly align with the intent and
scope of these programs providing affordable, supportive housing and services for Jefferson
County youth and young adults who are homeless, at risk, or facing barriers to stability.
Eligibility and Alignment
OWL360 currently operates transitional and supportive housing under the Office of Homeless
Youth (OHY) guidelines, serving youth and young adults ages 13–25 all of whom fall within the
“eligible household” definitions under RCW 82.14.530. Our programs include both development
and operations of housing units as well as behavioral health and resource navigation services,
aligning with the stated uses of 1590 funds.
Furthermore, our ongoing work directly advances the objectives outlined in Jefferson County’s
Homeless Crisis Response and Five-Year Plan focusing on housing stability, mental health
access, coordinated entry participation, and prevention of youth homelessness. This alignment
extends to the goals of SSB 5386, which prioritize services, housing development, and operating
support for those exiting homelessness or institutional systems without stable housing identified.
We recognize the competitive nature of these grants and appreciate the Board’s thoughtful
review of all proposals. OWL360 is confident our projects and outcomes reflect the County’s
shared commitment to sustainable housing, equitable opportunity, and meaningful investment in
Jefferson County’s youth.
Thank you for your consideration and your continued partnership in addressing the housing and
social service needs of our community. We look forward to the opportunity to advance this work
together.
With appreciation and resolve,
Kelli Parcher
Executive Director
OWL360
kelliparcher@owl360.org - hoot360.org
360-301-3551