Walla Walla
Alliance for the Homeless

The Alliance for the Homeless’ Sleep Center has been soaring, so we have had every reason to be proud of our ability to safely shelter over 40 persons per ni...

Written by Jan Foster, Volunteer & Member of the Board of Directors I was asked to explain to a group of Walla Wallans why the Sleep Center volunteers keep o...

We are excited and thankful to tell you that the Mobile Shower Program is now completely funded! Two years ago, the Alliance starting working on a plan to pu...

The Walla Walla Sleep Center has moved just a few short blocks from the old homestead, to 1181 W. Rees Avenue on the corner of 15th and Rees. The move was ac...

It was really brutal at the Sleep Center in February and March! But the Conestoga huts continue to function well above expectations. Each night provided shel...

Written by Chuck Hindman - Alliance President A common argument against sheltering or helping homeless people in Walla Walla is that word has spread and peop...

With night time temperatures in the single digits, lots of folks are understandably concerned for those on the street or without heat. Of course, we at the W...

Showers are important to those who are homeless.  Showers improve personal hygiene, help restore dignity and self-respect, and are critical for obtaining and...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Alliance Chair Hearing that a shelter for homeless people will be located nearby will almost certainly trigger fears on the part of...

Written by Dan Clark, Exit Homelessness Program Coordinator The Exit Homelessness Community Beautification Project has been a clear success for Walla Walla -...

Written by Dan Clark, Exit Homelessness Program Coordinator In January 2018, the Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless, with support from the City of Walla...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Chair - When the Conestoga huts were built, we limited the number to 31. The sleeping center location was just large enough for tha...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Alliance Chair -- Has there ever been a public hearing on sheltering homeless people, without statements like “not in my back yard?...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Alliance Chair -- Similar to the Alliance for the Homeless, Revival of Grays Harbor was founded to “provide shelter, safety and acc...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Alliance Chair -- Mark September 5, 2018, as a milestone for the rights of homeless people. The long-awaited appeal decision on th...

Written by Chuck Hindman - Alliance Chair -- How much progress is the Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless making to reduce homelessness? We are frequently ...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Alliance Chair  --  All over our country, communities are struggling with how to shelter homeless folks who have no safe place to s...

Written by Chuck Hindman, Alliance, Chair - To everyone’s shock and dismay, last Friday night two bursts of gunfire rang out about a block from the Walla W...

Written by Peter Brick, Alliance Camp Manager -- Our guests of the Sleep Center arrive about 6pm. Some may have eaten lunch served at one of the local churc...