Plum Street Village – Community Advisory Committee – August Minutes

Another good meeting for the Plum Street Village , CAC. The biggest take away for me was the fact that the PSV needs internet. I have offered to donate equipment if the city gets Comcast to install Cable Internet service. The social workers currently use a mobile hot spot, and residents are limited to their cell phone plans, often going to McDonalds to use the free WiFi. Both could be solved with a small shift in the way internet is provided, maybe even being cheaper (if not donated) for the PSV.

The other take away was when villagers exit the village for more permanent housing they are often in need of items that go beyond the essentials. I pointed out that their local Buy Nothing group could be a great resource for them.

Here are the minutes.

Plum Street Village – Community Advisory Committee

By now you have probably heard about the Plum Street Village (PSV), a transitional housing site featuring 29 tiny houses. It is staffed and run by LIHI (Low Income Housing Institute) who provide case management and services to the residents.

After running for a couple of months a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) was formed with the Eastside Neighborhood Association given a seat. The committee acts as information sharer and helps support the staff through the committee members experience and ties within the wider community.

If you ever have issue with the PSV or want to get involved, reach out to the ENA and we will direct you to the appropriate person.

The first set of minutes for the CAC are here.

Plum Street Village – Donation Wish List

At the Annual general Meeting we had John Brown, the site manager, and Jo, the Case Manager, for the Village.

It was asked if the donation list could be supplied, so here it is!


Food or meal donations/support

In order to ensure our residents are properly fed, we prioritize support with providing food. The village will accept breakfast and lunch to feed up to 45 people. Please contact village staff to schedule a date to provide a meal. Non-perishable food items are also appreciated

● Toiletries (shampoo, bar soap, tampons, deodorant, etc.)

● Laundry detergent pods

● Cat and dog food

● New blankets, sheets, and pillows

● Kitchen towels, bath towels, and washcloths

● Adult socks, hats, and gloves

● Laundry baskets and storage bins

● Doormats

Hand sanitizer

● 13 Gallon plastic bags

All donations can be dropped off starting January 22nd, at:

Plum Street Village, 830 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

If you have any questions, please email John Brown, the Special Projects Manager, at jo********@**hi.org or call the Plum Street Village Phone – 206-471- 8891 Huge thanks to our amazing community for your support for the village!

For more information visit: lihi.org/tiny-houses

Laundry detergent pods ● Cat and dog food ● New blankets, sheets, and pillows ● Kitchen towels, bath towels, and washcloths ● Adult socks, hats, and gloves ● Laundry baskets and storage bins ● Doormats ● 13 Gallon plastic bags ● Hand sanitizer All donations can be dropped off starting January 22nd, at: Plum Street Village – 830 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 If you have any questions, please email John Brown, the Special Projects Manager, at jo********@**hi.org or call the Plum Street Village Phone – 206-471- 8891 Huge thanks to our amazing community for your support for the village! For more information visit: lihi.org/tiny-houses