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4. Partnerships: List your key community partnerships for the proposed project and what <br />their role will be. (250 words max.) <br />The Cold Weather Shelter has operated for 9 years and is successful because of a wide <br />range of community partners and community volunteers. Primary partners are: <br />l(/MA, HopeSource, Ellensburg Police Department, Kittitas County Sheriff, and local <br />churches: primarily, First Christian, Foursquare, Liberty Bible, First Lutheran, Mercer <br />Creek, and United Methodist. Kittitas County Health Network and Oddfellows have also <br />provided past support. <br />Additional community resources already actively in place and with a strong history of <br />collaborating with the CWS include a consortium of providers for all aspects of physical, <br />mental, and emotional well-being. Examples are: Housing Authority, VASH for veterans <br />and Section 8 housing vouchers for qualified households; WorkSource with employment <br />specialists who provide employment search and preparation resources; the Social <br />Security SOAR program that assists in moving from disability to ability; Central Transit, <br />HopeSource Dial-A-Ride, The Apple and Grape Lines that provide transportation <br />services; Kittitas County Commissioners who provide funding for homeless and at-risk <br />individuals and families; Central Washington Disability Resources; FISH who offer food <br />and social support; Free Clinic Dental & Vision that provides access to medical <br />treatment; and Goodwill and the Methodist Clothing Bank for essential clothing and <br />household needs.