Meet Jamala Henderson, Storyteller
By Christena Coutsoubos, Housing Alliance Board Member
Testifying in Olympia for the First Time: Advocates Share Their Experiences
By Karl Epps and Susan Olson
Karl Epps is a recipient of Housing and Essential Needs assistance in King County and a dedicated advocate. In addition to testifying on the House and Senate Operating Budgets this year, Karl spoke on a panel sharing his personal experience of homelessness and recovery with lawmakers, staff and media. He works at Amazon and plans to go back to film school.
NLIHC conference experience
Rachael Myers and Mindy Woods
HB 1923 Removes Barriers to Building Affordable Housing
Bill Rumpf, President of Mercy Housing Northwest
"Three Days Is Not Enough" - Landlords Support Eviction Reform
Tara Nelson manages eight rental properties in northwest Washington, using the income to provide in-home support for an elderly parent. Tara supports HB1453/SB5600, which will reform the eviction process to increase the amount of time a tenant has to pay the rent.
With 500 people on our waitlist, King County needs HEN funds NOW
Christine Long, Housing and Essential Needs Program Manager (HEN) for King County.
The HEN program provides rental assistance, hygiene supplies, and transportation assistance to disabled adults statewide.