The Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative’s recently released 2023 annual report shows over 1,000 people at risk of eviction did not lose their housing last year with help from community partners.  The report tracks the community impact of the Collaborative work to reduce and end houselessness in the bi-state Mid-Columbia River Gorge region.  A major highlight of the report was the Yakama Nation Housing Authority completing the development of 46 new affordable housing units dedicated to tribal members in the spring of 2023.  One 2023 project of note was the preservation of Rhine Village apartments in White Salmon, where 36 affordable housing units have been acquired with plans for rehabilitation.  The Wishram Heights development was celebrated as a step toward increasing the supply of units that low-income households can afford to rent.  A major push to increase accessibility of services for houseless clients was made by expanding the number of Community Health Workers.  Mid-Columbia Community Action added 12 staff to the list of those certified as CHWs to reach more people at risk of experiencing houselessness.