Community Homelessness Advisory Board | May 11, 2026

The Washoe County Community Homelessness Advisory Board meeting on May 11, 2026, focused extensively on homelessness issues, including public comments on the effectiveness of the CARES Campus and proposals for alternative approaches involving church coalitions. The board discussed expanding membership to include individuals with lived experience of homelessness, with plans to bring recommendations to the governing bodies of Washoe County, Reno, and Sparks for resolution modifications. Significant updates were provided on capital improvement projects for permanent supportive housing, including the Hope Landing project by the Reno Housing Authority with a $7.8 million development cost and funding from state and federal sources, and the Highway 40 project by Volunteers of America, funded through city and state contributions. Presentations emphasized the importance of supportive housing as a long-term solution, coordination of funding streams, and the need for wrap-around services. The meeting also addressed concerns about federal funding uncertainties and the need for regional collaboration to secure resources. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded, but the board expressed support for further exploration of membership expansion and continued investment in supportive housing initiatives.