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 kerry@jcfgives.org to contribute.
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
From AirBnB to Residential Rental
Amanda and Michael Kingsley purchased the old dance hall building in Quilcene several years ago. They renovated the existing apartment and added an additional apartment on the upper level of
One Church’s innovative effort to support housing
“The group decided to focus this year’s mite box program to help with HSN’s efforts to support affordable housing. They created a calendar with daily thoughts oriented to housing, to create more awareness.”
Re-evaluating Rent – by Susan, a Port Townsend landlord
One landlord reflects on her decision to reduce rent for her tenant due to his loss of income in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Between a rock and a hard place – Anonymous
I have lived in Port Townsend for fifteen years; it’s my home. I’ve seen the housing issue from a few different angles over those years, but right now I feel
