HomeMy WebLinkAboutCONSENT Letter re SSVF Bayside JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Greg Brotherton, Commissioner, District 3
DATE: February 24, 2025
Letter of support: Bayside Housing and Services Supportive Services for Veteran
Families (SSVF) Grant Application
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Bayside Housing and Services is applying for a Supportive Services for Veteran Families
(SSVF) Grant and has asked the County for a letter of support.
ANALYSIS:
Bayside has a strong record of providing compassionate support to the needy and vulnerable in
Jefferson County and, as such, is uniquely qualified and staffed to administer this grant.
Without the SSVF program being available to us here on the North Olympic Peninsula, many of
our veteran heroes would be left without other viable options for support. Bayside Housing and
Services' ability to secure this grant will ensure that more veterans can access the critical
services necessary for their successful reintegration into civilian life.
We partner with Bayside Housing on many social service projects, and believe that they are well
positioned to administer this grant to the benefit of Jefferson County veterans.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve e attached letter of suppo for Bayside's SSVF grant application.
Mark McCaul County Administrator ate
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February 24, 2025
Review Committee Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Dear Review Committee,
We are writing this letter to express our support for Bayside Housing and Services' application for the
Supportive Services for Veteran Families(SSVF) Grant, FAIN/Grant ID: 26-WA-SSVF. Bayside
Housing is uniquely positioned and staffed to offer compassionate execution of this program in
Jefferson County.
The services offered with this grant are critical for many of our veterans who are sometimes only a
month away from finding themselves unhoused. Having a local agency provide this service is critical
in maintaining the health and security of our at-risk veterans.
Without the SSVF program being available to us here on the North Olympic Peninsula, many of our
veteran heroes would be left without other viable options for support. Bayside Housing and Services'
ability to secure this grant will ensure that more veterans can access the critical services necessary for
their successful reintegration into civilian life.
We partner with Bayside Housing on many social service projects, and believe that they are well
positioned to administer this grant to the benefit of Jefferson County veterans.
Thank you for your consideration.
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Heather Dudley-Nollette, Heidi Eisenhour, Greg Brotherton,
District 1 District 2 District 3
Phone(360)385-9100 jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us