Organizations All Over Washington Oppose Funding Cuts & Elimination of Services Affecting Thousands of the State’s Disabled Individuals
Joaquin Uy, Communications Specialist
In recent budget proposals released by state agencies to the Governor’s Office, three programs that help thousands of disabled individuals across the state are slated to receive substantial cuts.
Why hello there...
Honah Thompson, Social Justice Intern
Save the date & now accepting proposals!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Over the past several weeks, we’ve had a number of major updates to share with our members. Last week, we shared our ideas for new strategies to end chronic homelessness and improve health. This week, we are excited to announce the date of next year’s Conference on Ending Homelessness.
End chronic homelessness and improve health? Yes, it can be done!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
The expansion of Medicaid in Washington under the federal Affordable Care Act has extended health care coverage access to over 250,000 people living on low incomes. Despite this success, people experiencing chronic homelessness frequently face significant barriers to using Medicaid. Thus, they are often unable to regularly access health care or reach improved health outcomes.
Evergreen State tied 8th worst in the nation for affordable housing gap
Joaquin Uy, Communications Specialist
When it comes to finding an affordable home, challenges continue for Washington’s lowest income renters. This is according to a recently released joint report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (Housing Alliance).
I am an advocate.
Margie Quinn, Facing Homelessness Operations Manager
Friends of the court, advocates for homeless students
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
Harry Hoffman, always beckoned us to dream and act boldly
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
A lot of thoughtful words have been said about Housing Alliance friend and colleague Harry Hoffman recently, demonstrating the impact he had on so many people in our community.
Federal Housing Credit Update & Advocacy Alert!
Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate
Emerging Advocates Program: emerging and...expanding!
Andrea Marcos, Administrative Assistant
“We must also broaden our conception of what it means to be creative. At its best, one of the most creative activities is being involved in a struggle with other people, breaking out of our isolation, seeing our relations with others change, discovering new dimensions in our lives."