Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is a working group within the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group made up of representatives from nonprofit housing and outreach organizations, public libraries, and regional health partners. Its purpose is to support shared communication between agencies and help maintain continuity in the work of the Task Group.

The committee meets regularly to discuss emerging issues, share perspectives from their respective organizations, and identify areas that may need attention or follow up. Its focus is on system-level coordination and improving collective understanding of homelessness and housing challenges in the Tri Cities. It does not deal with individual cases or frontline referrals.

A central role of the Steering Committee is to provide guidance and feedback to the Coordinator. Members highlight priorities, flag upcoming concerns, and offer insight that helps shape meeting agendas, follow up actions, and broader planning for the Task Group. This collaborative support helps ensure the Coordinator’s work remains aligned with the needs and interests of the participating agencies.

Client Coordination Table 

The Client Coordination Table is a collaborative working group of frontline and housing-focused organizations across the Tri-Cities dedicated to strengthening support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Its purpose is to bring agencies together in a structured, confidential setting where they can share up-to-date information, identify service gaps, and coordinate responses that improve stability and safety for people who are struggling. Participation is voluntary, and the table welcomes any organization that provides direct services related to housing, outreach, youth support, or community care.

Once fully established, the Client Coordination Table will provide a safe, accountable forum for agencies to discuss individual clients in a way that respects privacy, protects dignity, and enables effective teamwork. Conversations will focus on removing barriers, aligning supports, and ensuring that no person falls through the cracks due to siloed systems. All participating organizations will operate under a shared confidentiality framework, clear expectations, and a commitment to trauma-informed practice.

The table also plays a broader systems role by highlighting patterns, emerging needs, and opportunities for improved coordination across the region. Insights from the table will help inform the work of the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group, ensuring that decision-making reflects real-time conditions and frontline experience. This approach strengthens the overall service network and supports more consistent outcomes across agencies.

Ultimately, the Client Coordination Table exists to support people, not processes. By bringing the right agencies together at the right time, it helps create clearer pathways out of crisis, reduces duplication, and ensures that vulnerable youth and adults receive coordinated, compassionate, and practical support. It is one of the Tri-Cities region’s key tools for improving continuity of care and fostering a community response grounded in collaboration.