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September 6, 2022
Washington State Department of Commerce, Multifamily Housing Unit
Housing Trust Fund
Jefferson County Letter of Support
OlyCAP Caswell-Brown Village
Jefferson County is excited to partner with OlyCAP on the development of Caswell-Brown Village.
The County is providing a land lease for the lifespan of the project, and has provided funding for
earlier phases of this project. The current facility this shelter will be replacing is in dire need of
upgrade and is at risk of losing its lease, and the County has been working with OlyCAP to provide
a long-term solution. The Housing Trust Fund Grant from Department of Commerce would help
OlyCAP to establish this needed facility within the next two years.
This shelter and the surrounding village will provide stability and safety to the most vulnerable
members of our community. The low barrier-shelter will connect residents to services, and provide
options with the level of care provided. It will be a critical resource in our goal to end chronic
homelessness in our community.
The County is fully supportive of this project and is providing land and a clear path forward with
permitting and approvals, along with financial resources to build and operate an open-air shelter for
RVs and wooden tents elsewhere on the lot. The community has been engaged and is supportive of
this effort to shelter the unhoused. We encourage Department of Commerce to consider the
Caswell-Brown Village shelter for the Housing Trust Fund award and will continue to support
OlyCAP in making this project a reality as quickly as possible.
Thank you for your consideration of this project,
Sin rely,
1 Eisenhour
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Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Phone (360) 385-9100 Fax (360) 385-9382 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us