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YouTube video by Mary's Place An interview with Gregg Colburn - Mary's Place Lunch & Learn Webinar

Curious to why our region has 5X the homelessness of Chicago? There is a book recently published call Homelessnes is a Housing Problem. Get on the same page by checking out a recent webinar with the book’s co-author Gregg Colburn: youtu.be/4ziSAHUx3wA

We are so grateful to Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty Inc and the United Way Of Thurston County for their sweat equity to improve our property during the Day of Caring!

Special Shout Out to Columbia Bank this week! In the midst of their name change rebranding, they still made good on their sponsorship of Heroes for Housing Fundraising Breakfast and Homes First. Same team. Same Commitment! Thanks for coming through for the people who need a home they can afford!

Love the Washington State Combined Fund Drive ! Great to be here to help kick off the fall season of giving and encouraging State employees to contribute to statewide charities. CFD# 0316512

Thank you @TimberlandBank for being our hero for housing! #HeroforHousing #Sponsor #HomesFirst

These organizations keep the support for housing strong! Join them at #HeroesforHousing and show your support too. www.HomesFirst.org/Heroes

What we do wouldn't be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors. This year, Heroes for Housing was partnered by:

Join us at Heroes for Housing on 09.10.25 to support more housing for low-income people in our community. Turn on your sound! #HomesFirst #HeroesforHousing HomesFirst.org/Heroes

Www.HomesFirst.org/Heroes. Join Shannon and be a Hero for Housing

Heroes for Housing. HomesFirst.org/Heroes

Join Renee on 09.10.25 and be a Hero for Housing

Join Us!

We also had a board and staff planning retreat this week. Working hard and being thoughtful about how we impact our community through housing.

Great Day at Homes First Yesterday
House warming and ribbon cutting at our newest clean & sober home.

Ready to be a housing hero?
Email us at development@homesfirst.org or visit homesfirst.org/heroes to sign up!

We have a project that could use your talent and time!
Want more information?
Visit homesfirst.org/volunteer

If you missed our event, head over to homesfirst.org/celebrate to read about each of our 2025 heroes. They'll be featured here for the next year! Also keep an eye out for snapshots of the event as we sort through all the great pictures!

Marvelous night honoring our #RealCommunityHeroes!

Public Service Recognition Week Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) has been set aside for the full first week of May for over 30 years to honor those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and local government

Volunteer or Two Needed 05.07.25

We are tabling at the Public Service Recognition Day at the Capitol next week.
9-10am - set up
10-3pm - tabling
3-3:30pm - tear down
Please reach out to volunteer@homesfirst.org if you could spare us a bit of time!
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Meet our newest member of staff, Chrys! She joins our Resource Department as our Development Manager just in time for our Real Community Heroes event on May 2nd and brings her considerable experience in event planning to our team!!

KayVin Hill is one of this year's Real Community Heroes! KayVin has a remarkable gift for bringing unlikely partners together and challenging systems to grow in new, honest directions.

Help us honor KayVin and all of our 2024 Real Community Heroes on May 2nd at our Awards & Celebrations event!

☀️ Thank you, South Sound Solar! ☀️

We’re thrilled to have South Sound Solar as a proud sponsor of our Real Community Heroes event! Their leadership in sustainability and local investment reflects the kind of future we’re all working toward

Thank you for being part of this celebration of impact.

🍽️ Shoutout to Octapas Cafe! 🍽️

Their dedication to creative cuisine and community connection makes them a perfect partner in celebration.

Thanks for helping us make this gathering flavorful in every way! 🥂

💛 Thank you, OBee Credit Union! 💛

We’re so grateful for OBee Credit Union’s support of our Real Community Heroes event!
Thank you for helping us celebrate what makes this region strong: the people who care. 💪

Thank you for helping us celebrate what makes this region strong: the people who care. 💪

#RealCommunityHeroes #ThankYouOBee #CommunityDriven #SupportLocal #SouthSoundStrong

Join us on May 2nd to hear more about Gabe and our other inspiring Real Community Heroes at our Awards & Celebrations event!
Register now at homesfirst.org/celebrate

🌿 Can you help us keep our community green and growing? 🌿
We’re looking for the donation of a durable, high-capacity lawn mower to help us maintain our shared green spaces.

Email us at donate@homesfirst.org to get involved or make a gift!