Share Homeless Services Gains New Leader

0:00It's March 27th. This is Vancouver News Today. Local news powered by AI. Vancouver's biggest homeless services provider, Cher, is bringing in new leadership. Scott Kerman will step in as interim executive director starting April 2nd, replacing Amy Reynolds who held the role since 2023. Kerman recently left his position as executive director at Portland's Blanchet House back in December. This board president, Jasmine Ames, explained that after an organizational review, they felt a fresh approach was needed to tackle upcoming challenges. The organization has expanded a lot over the past 20 years, offering housing help, outreach, meals, and case management to those in need. Meanwhile, homelessness in Clark County has more than doubled in the last decade based on annual January accounts. Recent issues have surfaced too, including a lawsuit filed in early March by a former employee claiming discrimination and retaliation. Last August, reports highlighted staffing shortages affecting client services.

1:04Cher remains a key player in the region, and this shift aims to keep its work strong amid growing demands.