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Heidi Jackson, Maria Glanz, Jeni Johnson and Jason Johnson

Vashon Social Services Network: Vital to the community

Your support for any of these organizations helps the whole Vashon Social Services Network.

By Jason Johnson, Heidi Jackson, Jeni Johnson and Maria Glanz for the Vashon Social Services Network, Apr. 24, 2024

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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VHH’s Charter House appartment building

Housing nonprofit receives grant

VHH was awarded nearly $400,000 for the Charter House apartment buildingfrom the state Department of Commerce as part of a new round of grant funding for preserving affordable housing.

News Briefs, April 18, 2024

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Mukai Commons, one of VHH’s affordable rental properties.

Vashon HouseHold Waitlist Opens

The organization received more than 100 applications in the first week.

By Alex Bruell, Feb. 9, 2024

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Osha Christianson, Heidi Jackson and Wendy Noble

Caring for our neighbors in crisis

These are some suggestions for simple steps to take, as well as some resources for additional assistance.

By Osha Christianson, Heidi Jackson and Wendy Noble for the Vashon Social Service Network, Jan. 17, 2024

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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VHH executive director, Jason Johnson

Thanks for supporting Vashon HouseHold

In 2024, we want to do even more

By Jason Johnson, Dec. 20, 2023

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Photo: Alex Bruell / Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

Housing forum brings up wins, future challenges for affordability on Vashon

Long-term and short-term fixes discussed for Vashon’s housing challenges

By Alex Bruell, Oct. 11, 2023

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Photo: Liz Sheperd / Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

Island Center Homes project still on track for late summer 2024 completion

Work is well underway as the 40-unit affordable housing project approaches the halfway mark.

By Alex Bruell, Sep. 28, 2023

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Photo: Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times

Vashon Island grapples with affordable housing shortage

By Heidi Groover, Aug. 27, 2023

The Seattle Times

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Anne Atwell, VHH board president

Workforce housing scarcity affects us all

Finding workers for long-term care and other jobs is a national problem, but on Vashon, it’s magnified.

By Anne Atwell, Aug. 10, 2023

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Island Center Homes under construction

At long last, construction begins on Island Center Homes

The approximately $12 million project to build 40 income-qualified rental units first broke ground in December.

By Elizabeth Sheperd, Apr. 19, 2023

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Islander Apartments, a 12-unit apartment complex in the heart of Vashon Town

Vashon HouseHold adds to its portfolio of affordable rentals

This acquisition will preserve 12 units of affordable housing on the island.

By Elizabeth Sheperd, Apr. 12, 2023

The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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