Stories of Impact
Jefferson County is full of stories of struggle as well as stories of hope. Here, you’ll find personal stories of those who have been impacted by our housing crisis, as well as those who are making an impact.
Have your own housing story to share? Email justine@jcfgives.org to contribute.

Sharing our Blessings – by Scott Rosekrans
In all my readings of the four Gospels not once did Jesus walk up to someone and quiz them on how it was that they got in such a pitiful

Something Positive to Focus On – by Share DeWees
In early October I received an email from Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship member, Kathy Stevenson. She was asking if people with building skills would consider joining a group that was

The Golden Rule – by James Lyman
Blessings, dear ones. My name is James Lyman and I am the Pastor of the Evangelical Bible Church, situated on the corner of 22d Street and San Juan Avenue, here
The Difficulty of Finding Stability – a local renter’s story
I have been a Port Townsend resident for 27 out of my 30 years. I have been employed in the marine trades by the same business for 9 years. My oldest
Selling with Intention
Note: the woman who chose to tell us her story requested anonymity In 2017, when I was looking to buy a house in PT, I saw a Ross Chapin home and
The Power of a Letter by Kerry Hastings
When I moved to Port Townsend in 2017 I arrived with a decade of experience working on affordable housing issues in Southern California. While I always maintained a personal and