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Camp Second Chance Updates Part 5

4/25/2017

 
Message from polly trout 4/28/2017   --- click + to open >
Cross posted from Nextdoor.com 4-28-2017

Forwarding from Polly Trout - Patacara Community Services - 
http://patacara.org/ :

Dear Community:

Our next Community Advisory Committee Meeting for Camp Second Chance on Myers Way will be Sunday, May 7, 2-4 pm. We will meet at camp at 9701 Myers Way S. Seattle WA 98108. This will give everyone a chance to see recent improvements to the camp, like our potable water cistern and electricity! If the weather is fine and we have enough chairs, we will hold the meeting at the camp. If the weather is foul or we are short on chairs, then after the camp tour we will move to an indoor location. I have not yet secured a room but I'm working on it, and will get back to you with that location.

The official members of the committee have now been selected. If you would like to be wait listed for a spot on the official committee, please let me know. The committee members were selected by myself, committee chair Willow Fulton, and Tom Van Bronkhorst of the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. We prioritized trying to balance membership to include representatives from all four neighborhoods bordering the camp: Top Hat, White Center, South Delridge, and South Park.

These meetings are open to the public, and we will be posting minutes of the meeting online. If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to add to the discussion, feel free to email me. 

The purpose of this committee is to ensure good communication between the camp and the surrounding neighborhoods, so we can all work together for a safe and equitable neighborhood. Our goals at Camp Second Chance are: to be a safe and ethical community for people suffering from homelessness, to be good neighbors to both housed and unhoused people in our neighborhood, and to move participants up and out of homelessness as quickly as possible.

In addition to this meeting, which will specifically be about Camp Second Chance, the City of Seattle has also organized a public meeting about broader concerns about how homelessness is impacting Myers Way, including the unauthorized encampments outside of Camp Second Chance. Here is more info about that meeting: 

Community Conversation re Homelessness at Myers Way
Monday, May 15
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Joint Training Facility
9401 Myers Way South

Thank you all for everything you do to make Seattle a safe and compassionate community for all.

Best wishes,

Polly Trout

3rd Community Conversation
​re Myers Way Homeless Encampment

Monday, May 15th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South
Previous updates: Camp Second Chance Category
(Be sure to click Read More if you see it at the end of a post.)
See also: Resources > Community > Camp Second Chance

April 25, 2017

​Dear Community Member,
 
At the community meeting on February 1st, there was a request to arrange a third meeting that would focus on public safety issues related to homelessness along Myers Way South:  


  • Issues relating to the RVs parked along Myers Way and the unsanctioned encampments east of Myers Way;
  • Concerns raised by community members regarding 9-1-1 calls;
  • The City’s on-going efforts to remove the trash along Myers Way; and,
  • A progress report from Camp Second Chance.
 
3rd Community Conversation
re Myers Way Homeless Encampment

Monday, May 15th, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South
 
NOTE:  Due to safety concerns, the Training Facility does not allow children on the grounds.
 
As a reminder, Sanctioned encampments are a temporary measure to provide people living without shelter a safer alternative place to live while caseworkers help them secure long-term stable housing.  I have included the fact sheet and FAQs we distributed previously. (See accordion expansions below.)
 
We encourage you to attend.
 
George Scarola
Director of Homelessness
City of Seattle | Office of the Mayor
O: 206.684.0969 | george.scarola@seattle.gov
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* For accommodations or accessibility information, contact Katoya Grant| 206-727-8812 | katoya.grant@seattle.gov | or visit http://www.seattle.gov/americans-with-disabilities-act.
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New Authorized Encampments for People Experiencing Homelessness 
Fact Sheet and FAQ – April 25, 2017 


City of Seattle Response to Homelessness Crisis 

* Pathways Home: In September, the Human Services Department released new reports and a plan to transform our homeless service delivery system so that it may better meet the needs of people experiencing homelessness by focusing on longer-term solutions. 

Read more about these reports, action plan, and the City’s current investments of over $50 million in shelter and services at www.seattle.gov/homelessness. 

* Bridging the Gap Interim Action Plan: While transforming our system will take time, there are thousands of individuals who are in crisis now. In August, the Mayor convened a Task Force on Unsanctioned Encampment Cleanup Protocols to provide recommendations on how the City can best respond to the needs of people who are unsheltered in our community and the impacts that unsanctioned encampments have on our businesses and neighborhoods. 
​

A central principle recommended from the Task Force was that the City should offer specific safer alternative spaces in order to remove existing unsanctioned tent encampments. 

Additional Sanctioned Encampments 

* In 2015, the Mayor and City Council passed legislation to permit three sanctioned encampments on City-owned or private property. Three locations were permitted: Interbay and Ballard in November 2015 and Othello in March 2016. 

* On December 1st of this year, the City announced three new sanctioned encampment locations to provide additional capacity for individuals who are unsheltered: 
o 1000 S. Myrtle Street with capacity to serve 60-70 people 
o 8620 Nesbit Avenue N. with capacity to serve 60-70 people 
o 9701 Myers Way S. with capacity to serve 60-70 people 

* A fourth location will be determined as the City continues to review available land parcels. 
* Each encampment will be permitted for 12 months with an option to renew for an additional 12 months. 

* The Low Income Housing Institute will operate the sites at Nesbit Ave N. and S. Myrtle St., and Patacara will operate the Myers Way encampment (Camp 2nd Chance).


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New Authorized Encampments for People Experiencing Homelessness 

Fact Sheet and FAQ – April 25, 2017 

How were the sites selected? 

The City evaluated dozens of sites, largely those that are City-owned and could be available very quickly.

The assessment included a concerted effort to geographically distribute the sites across the city and to ensure that no encampment was within 1 mile of any other sanctioned encampment. 

The sites also had to meet the requirements of the existing encampment ordinance, including location in non-residential zones, proximity to transit, and minimum lot size of 5000 square feet, among others. 

When will these encampments open? 

The Myers Way encampment would expand the number of tents starting in February. 

The Myrtle Street site would begin serving residents in February. 

The Nesbit Ave site would begin serving residents in March. 

What is a low barrier encampment and how will be it different from the other sites? 

One of our new encampment locations, the 86th & Nesbit site, will operate as a low barrier encampment. 

Low barrier sites are designed to meet people as they are and haver fewer restrictions than traditional shelters. 

Residents may bring their partners, pets and possessions. 

Residents with substance use disorders are not barred. 
Because we are relaxing restrictions in this location we will also increase staffing to increase access to critical services and provide security. 

Does an authorized encampment result in an increase in neighborhood crime? 

A review by the Seattle Police Department on managed encampments, sited at faith-based organizations, showed no significant uptick in crime, nor have the authorized, managed encampments in Ballard and Interbay seen an increase in criminal activity. 

What will the City do to ensure the encampments and surrounding communities are safe and clean?

The Seattle Police Department will increase patrols in the immediate area, and the Community Policing Team will work closely with staff and residents and neighbors of the encampments. All sites will have regularly scheduled garbage pickup. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is stepping up its efforts to pick up garbage in rights of way, and has initiated a program to pick up needles within 24 hours of notification. Citizens can report garbage or needles in right of ways to the City’s 24-hour reporting line for illegal dumping at 206-684-7587. 

Are encampments an effective way to address homelessness? 

Encampments are emergency survival services and not a solution for homelessness. As laid out in our Bridging the Gap plan, we must provide a safer alternative for individuals who are not ready to come inside during the interim as the city implements its Pathways Home plan to address the homelessness crisis. 

Who can community members contact if they have questions or want more information? 

While the encampments are being planned, please contact George Scarola, Director of Homelessness. Email: george.scarola@seattle.gov or call 206-727-8514. 

Once an encampment is opened, the community may contact the operator directly. Each encampment will establish a Community Advisory Committee, whose members will include representatives from stakeholder group in the area. 

The meetings will be monthly and open to the public. 
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Camp Second Chance Updates Part 4

3/15/2017

 
Camp Second Chance Updates Part 4 (March-15-2017)
Community Advisory Council Invitation

​All Updates: Camp Second Chance Category
Be sure to click Read More if you see it at the end of a post.


​3/15/2017

From: Polly Trout

Hello Community Members,

As mentioned in George Scarola's recent letter 
(see Update Part 3) Camp Second Chance is in the process of expanding infrastructure and setting up additional services, and will be ready to receive referrals from the City's Navigation Team this week.

Patacara Community Services and Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are in the process of establishing a Community Advisory Committee to provide input on the operations of the Camp Second Chance. This committee will be made up of residents, businesses owners, and other community stakeholders. Meetings will be public, and meeting notes will be posted on the following web page: http://www.seattle.gov/homelessness

The focus of this committee is specific to the operations of Camp Second Chance.  

The first public meeting of the committee will be held at the following time and location:
​  
Community Advisory Council Invitation
  Saturday April 1st, 2017 at 10:00am
  Arrowhead Gardens Welcome Center 
  9200 2nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106
  
See Contact page for directions

If you are interested in serving on this committee, an application is attached with submission instructions (see Update Part 3). Looking forwards, the committee will meet monthly on the first Saturday of each month at this time and location.

Please see Mr. Scarola's letter for updates
(see Update Part 3) on some of the other concerns that were raised at the City's public meeting on Feb 1, as well as information about an additional meeting to be planned in the coming weeks to continue those discussions.

We look forward to building relationships with our neighbors and community members.

If you have any questions or concerns about the camp, but are unable to attend the monthly meeting, please feel free to call or email me at any time.

Polly Trout
Patacara Community Services
Encampment Operator
(206) 465-6342

Below are additional phone numbers that may be helpful for you:

    Police-Fire-Medical Emergency: 9-1-1

    Police Non-emergency: (206) 625-5011

    Seattle Public Utilities 24-hour line to report trash, 
    illegal dumping or needles: (206) 684-7587

    Polly Trout, Ph.D.
    Founder, Patacara Community Services
    206-465-6342; polly@patacara.org
    5623 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118

    Patacara Community Services is a grassroots nonprofit inspired by the teachings and ethics of Buddhism. We offer nonsectarian opportunities for people from different contemplative traditions to work together in compassionate action. Currently, our main work is providing supportive services to our unhoused neighbors in King County, WA. For more information visit http://patacara.org/.

    Camp Second Chance in the news 


Click Read More for followup email sent by George Scarola March 17, 2018

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Election of 2017 AGRC Executive Board

9/21/2016

 

Arrowhead Gardens Residents Community (AGRC)
Election of 2017 AGRC Executive Board

Notification Received: 9/19/2016
Notification Posted: 9/21/2016

Positions:
​
President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sgt-at-Arms, and six Building Representatives (two each for Buildings A, C, and D). The duties for each position are described in the AGRC By-Laws.
Term of Office:
​
One year starting January 1, 2017
Nominations:
​Must be submitted at the AGRC General Meeting on Friday, September 23, 2016. Each nominee must be a resident whose name appears on an Arrowhead Gardens lease.  At the Friday, October 28, 2016 AGRC General Meeting, candidates may make a campaign statement.
Election:
  • To be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 between 9:00am and 3:00pm near the Community Room in Building B. Voting will be by secret ballot with one ballot per resident whose name appears on an Arrowhead lease.
  • Write-in candidates will be accepted and counted but no proxy ballots will be allowed.
  • Absentee ballots will be available for those residents who are unable to personally deliver their ballot to the ballot box on election day and for those residents who will be absent on election day. Absentee ballots may be obtained November 14-17, 2016 from John Hosum, Chairperson of the Election Committee. 
Key Dates, Times and Locations:
1. AGRC General Meetings start at 6:30pm in the B Building Community Room on Friday Sept. 23rd (Nominations) and Friday Oct. 28th (Campaign statements).
2. Absentee ballots may be obtained Nov. 14-17 from John Hosum.
3.  Election will be held Friday Nov. 18th 9am to 3pm in B Building.
Questions:
​
Please call John Hosum, Chairperson of the Election Committee
(see the resident directory,  bulletin boards, or ask a Building Rep for his telephone number.) 

Website participation - Aug 22 and 24

8/17/2016

 
What: 5th Website Meeting: Invitation to Participate
When: August 22 and 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Where: B Building - Craft Room
Who: Residents interested in being Contributors or Bloggers for The Gardens Gazette



Agenda
  • Invitation to participate as new contributor or blogger
  • Q&A and demonstrations
  • Schedule individualized training sessions
  • Schedule next orientation meeting

​

Goal: To encourage resident participation in developing The Gardens Gazette into a valued resource that benefits everyone. This will be done through orientation presentations and through face-to-face training in small groups designed for one of three levels: beginner, intermediate, or advance.

We are developing a training program to take people from basics, to intermediate, to advanced. Each person can set their own pace and get individual help.

To schedule individualized training sessions, contact John Walling in person or using the site Contact form and indicate which type of training you are interested in: 
Beginner Contributor, Intermediate Blogger, or Advance Editor.




There are three levels of training, starting with basics.

Contributor training: (Beginner level)
* How to use the  Submission form on the website plus a style guide. 
* One 30-minute training session submitting files for test or publication. 
* Contributors have approval rights for changes and the editorial team has approval rights for publishing.
* Contributors can contribute to blogs without blogger training. (See blogs directory.)


After your are comfortable as a Contributor, you can advance to Blogger.

Blogger training: (Intermediate level)
* How to keep a dedicated blog up-to-date.
* Two 45-minute training sessions plus recommended reading on Weebly.
* Training will include setting up a Weebly website for blog practice.
* The editorial team reserves approval rights for publishing blog posts.
* Look at blogs directory to see if one of them fits your interest or suggest a different kind of blog.

After you are comfortable as a Blogger, you can advance to a site Editor.

Editor training: (Advanced level)
* How to edit submissions for publication. 
* Three 45-minute training sessions plus commitment to attend scheduled editorial meetings.
* Training will include setting up a Weebly website for edit practice plus recommended reading on Weebly.

For those interested in learning advanced topics:

A good place to start learning how to use Weebly as a website blogger or editor are these 3 help sections at https://hc.weebly.com/hc/en-us
  * The Essentials
  * Build
  * Blogging
Youtube has these useful tutorials for Weebly
  * Introduction tutorial (18m) 
  * Beginner's Guide (1h3m) 
  * Layouts, templates, page structure (9m) 

Website Meeting - Monday August 15

8/11/2016

 
What: 4th Website Committee Meeting
When: Monday August 15, 2016 at 3:00 PM
Where: B Building - Craft Room
Who: Contributors and editors for The Gardens Gazette

All residents are welcome to attend website meetings.

Agenda
  • Discussion:
    • Website Mission Statement - where to put on website
    • Contributor Style Guides (Word template in development)
    • Editor Style Guides (Need to adopt accessibility best practices.)
    • Timeline: What are the milestones for website general release?
  • Define: Workflow steps and processes:
    • 1. Contributor submits via online form <=== testing
      • We will use Diane's opinion piece for case study
    • 2. Submission received, categorized or flagged
    • 3. Editor(s) assigned to submission by lead editor
    • 4. Editor contacts Contributor to review process
    • 5. Submission reviews completed by editors
    • 6. Submission edits completed by editors
    • 7. Submission approved and scheduled by lead editor (or returned for edits)
    • 8. Site administrator assists with posting submission
    • 9. Submission published (Blogs: comments are open, closed or require approval and categories are added.) 
    • 10. Out-of-date submissions removed and archived
  • To do: Add editor accounts with test pages (4 editor accounts so far)
  • To do: Schedule 2nd training session for editors
    • Improve Slack participation for team communication
  • To do: Schedule next meeting: Monday Aug-22nd 2 PM
  • Adjourn
  • After meeting: For those who bring laptops, assist with accessing website editor accounts.

Website Committee Meeting August 4

7/31/2016

 
What: Website Committee Meeting for The Gardens Gazette
When:  Thursday August 4, 2016 at 9:30 -10:30 am

Where: B Building - Craft Room
Who:  Residents interested in contributing to the website


Agenda
  1. Review meeting July 31st
  2. Review role tasks
  3. Assign new roles
  4. Promote use of Slack for team communication
  5. Begin developing style guide
  6. Begin developing workflow from contributor to publishing
  7. Set up editor accounts
  8. Schedule training for editors
  9. Schedule next meeting:  Aug 8th 3pm


Website Meeting July 31

7/22/2016

 

What: Website Meeting for The Gardens Gazette
When: Sunday July 31, 2016 at 2:30-3:30pm
Where: B Building - Craft Room
Who: All residents interested in how to use or contribute to website

Agenda
  • Introductions
  • Overview of new website on large screen TV
  • Group discussion about roles and workflow
  • Set up user accounts for web team members
  • Schedule training sessions for team members

Goals
  1. Raise awareness of new website potential
  2. Describe how people can participate
  3. Identify who wants to join website team and/or be a contributor
  4. Set up team member accounts
  5. Introduce Slack for team communication

Website team roles (details on Slack: role-responsibility-matrix)
  1. Site Manager (John W.)
  2. Site Administrator (John W. - interim)
  3. Site Designer (open)
  4. Lead Editor (open)
  5. News Editors (open)
  6. Story Editors (open)
  7. Publicist  (open)





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