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Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision will do more harm to those who are homeless

This is a disappointing decision that will do nothing to solve homelessness. In fact, it will make it worse by giving cities free rein to prioritize criminalization while neglecting and diverting funds from proven solutions like housing. And fines and arrests often extend people’s experience of homelessness by making it harder for them to access housing and services in the future. 

Washington ranked 5th most unaffordable state for housing in new Out of Reach report

For the second year in a row, Washington was ranked with the fifth-highest hourly “housing wage” in the country. The state average “fair market rent” for a 2 bedroom is $2,097, meaning, in order to afford rent and utilities without paying more than 30% of one’s income for housing, one would need to earn $6,989 monthly.

Low income renters in Washington face a staggering shortage of affordable homes, contributing to housing instability and homelessness across the state

Washington continues to be one of the states with the largest gap between the number of low-income renter households and the number of affordable and available rental homes to meet that need.

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CHECKS
Checks made payable to the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance can be mailed to: 304 Alaskan Way S., Suite 302 Seattle, WA  98104.

IN-KIND DONATIONS
In-kind donations of snacks, bottled water, and cash cards help keep costs down for our annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day and other special events. Contact itzchelb@wliha.org for a current list of in-kind donation needs.

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AmazonSmile donates a percentage of your purchase made at smile.amazon.com. Click here to learn how to designate the Housing Alliance as your AmazonSmile charity. (We love buying local, and hope you do too. We also know that many of our supporters shop with Amazon and this is a way for your transaction to support good work.)

PLANNED GIVING

You can help future generations have the opportunity for a safe, healthy, affordable home while still providing for your loved ones through a planned gift. For more information about achieving your long-term philanthropic goals, please contact rachael@wliha.org or call 206.442.9455 x201.

Have you already named the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance the beneficiary of a will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy? Please contact us so we can acknowledge your gift.

 

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