Everett panel: nonprofits, cities discuss ways to address homelessness

EVERETT — Representatives from social service providers around Snohomish County gathered at the Everett Gospel Mission on Tuesday for a panel discussion about ways that nonprofits, the private sector and government agencies can address homelessness in the region.

The goal of bringing together the nearly two dozen organizations under one roof was to spread awareness about the services available to individuals — and to find ways to help ensure people are able to effectively navigate the labyrinthine network of programs without falling through the cracks.

“Homelessness is not solved by one organization, by one city, one funding source or one program,” said John Hull, the CEO of the Everett Gospel Mission. “It requires a full continuum of care. It requires immediate responses for people in crisis today, long-term housing solutions for tomorrow and strong partnership across the entire county.”

The event took place less than a week after Snohomish County released the results of its annual point in time count, which showed that the number of people experiencing homelessness had increased between 2025 and 2026, but fewer people are unsheltered, likely thanks to greater shelter capacity across the county.

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