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WSCAP Newsletter August 14, 2025
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🎉City of Seattle Selects Affordable Housing Partners for Mount Baker Redevelopment🎉
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Over 400 new housing units to be built near high-capacity transit, co-located with innovative early learning hub
The City of Seattle’s Office of Housing (OH) is pleased to announce the selection of El Centro de la Raza <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f1fdfa1
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for affordable housing at City-owned properties at the Mount Baker Redevelopment Sites. This selection and award mark a substantial step forward in addressing housing affordability
and promoting community-centered development in the Mount Baker neighborhood.
This redevelopment was made possible through a strategic property transfer from the University of Washington (UW) to the City of Seattle in June 2020. This transfer, which includes the
former UW Laundry site, aims to create affordable housing, childcare, and an early learning research facility.
With a $5 million investment from the City’s 2023-2024 budget and funding from other partners, the UW College of Education will establish the Rainier Valley Early Learning Campus (RVELC
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innovative teaching practices and early childhood development research. The facility will serve 160 students and families each year with high-quality childcare and provide workforce
training for early learning educators.
“ <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=60a87b02b9&e=b80de0d97c> With 30% of the homes reserved for families earning at or below 30% of
the Area Median Income (AMI) and a total of 60% family-sized homes, the project prioritizes affordable family living, cultural diversity, and community safety. This development furthers
the City’s One Seattle strategy to create inclusive and sustainable communities, especially in neighborhoods with access to high-capacity transit and vulnerable to displacement.”
“Mayor Bruce Harrell”
“This partnership between the City, UW, El Centro de la Raza, and Mercy Housing exemplifies our One Seattle values of collaboration and innovation and will help foster a vibrant, inclusive
community in our diverse Mt. Baker neighborhood.”
“Councilmember Tammy Morales
“After years of discussing the potential of the Mount Baker site, I’m so excited to see that there will be a partnership between El Centro de la Raza, Mercy Housing, UW, and the City
of Seattle to address some of the most pressing needs for families across the South end: affordable housing & commercial spaces, childcare, and community spaces.”
“Estela Ortega, Executive Director, El Centro de la Raza
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Office of Housing for their confidence in our team and for bestowing on us the responsibility and vital task of shaping the Mount Baker development.
By centering racial equity and actively seeking community input for residents to thrive, connect, and build meaningful lives, we pledge to create housing that uplifts families and nurtures
community, and build what Dr. King eloquently referred to as the Beloved Community.”
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New teen center opens at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center in Yakima
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dedication ceremony for the James Parks Teen Center. The new facility is located in the Henry Beauchamp Community Center in Yakima.
A new teen center focused on community, safety and resources is open at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center in Yakima.
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to celebrate the opening of the James Teen Center during the organization's 40th annual National Night Out event on Monday.
The center, located at 1211 S. Seventh St., will serve teens ages 13-18. It will officially open on Monday, Aug.11.
Hours of operation will be from 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday with no admission fee.
City Public Works Director Scott Schafer, state House Rep. Gloria Mendoza, and Yakima Rotary Club President Sheri Bissell were in attendance to speak about the impact the teen center
will have on the community.
"One of our largest areas of focus is our youth," Bissell said. "This safe space will encourage self expression, confidence, building positive values, leadership, and life skills."
The teen center was named after veteran and community advocate James Parks, who is a longtime volunteer at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center. Parks has been involved in gang prevention
work in Yakima since 1993, and worked closely with late Yakima Mayor Henry Beauchamp.
James Parks Teen Center
The James Parks Teen Center was created out of a community need to provide resources and opportunities for teens, in an attempt to curb gang violence in the area, said Anthony Peterson,
OIC chief executive officer.
When the Yakima Valley Libraries vacated part of the community center, it provided OIC with the opportunity to reinvent the space.
"We looked at several different options," Peterson said. "But one of the biggest things in our community is teen and youth services."
Renovations took around six months and $4,000 in funding from the Yakima Rotary Club, leftover COVID-19 relief funds, and private donations.
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Planting Seeds and Supporting Families with Down Payment Assistance
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The down payment assistance loan program creates a route to homeownership for buyers who may otherwise struggle to assemble a competitive down payment in the current market.By providing
0-interest, 0-payment loans, this program is designed to support aspiring homeowners with a specific focus on those at risk of displacement.
“I know for a fact if I were to go to Tacoma or all them other places that they push us out to, I know I would get more bang for my buck. But my daughter and her well-being is my priority.”
– Marissa Garrett
Marissa is a social worker at the Department of Social and Health Services in Seattle; she’s also a late-night recreation leader with at-risk youth.
Her favorite role, however, is mom to her young daughter Lena.
Marissa originally began her homeownership journey ten years ago before becoming a mother, but she was also pursuing her MBA, and was too overwhelmed to continue. She restarted her search
four years ago, and her biggest priority was ensuring that her daughter would be near a school with adequate resources to address her behavioral needs.
Lena, an exuberant and joyful kindergartener, often needs social and emotional support while in school. As a single mother, Marissa spent hours trying to find a school that was a good
fit. And she did. But that school was in Seattle, in a neighborhood that was outside what she thought she could afford.
“When you’re a parent, you make sacrifices. I had to be close to her school because it works, and I don’t want to mess up her routine.”
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near her daughter’s school.
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What Makes Our Rural Food Bank Different—and Why Your Support Matters
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Operating a food bank in a rural community like Upper Kittitas County is a deeply personal experience — for our shoppers, our volunteers, and our staff.
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Food Bank is more than just a place to pick up groceries. Located in the heart of Cle Elum, our rural food bank serves more than 100 households each week, offering free food, mobile
deliveries, and a space where neighbors come together. Whether you live in Cle Elum, Roslyn, Ronald, Easton, or the surrounding areas, we’re here to help and to build a stronger community,
one meal at a time.
We offer is something unique: a sense of true community. Here, shoppers are neighbors, not numbers. That closeness means we don’t just give out food, we create a space where people connect,
support each other, and feel seen.
In addition to food distribution, The HopeSource office in Cle Elum connects Upper County residents with the full range of HopeSource services: housing and rental assistance, energy
assistance, home weatherization, transportation, life skills training, and youth recreation support. But beyond services, something even more vital happens here: community is formed.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, when we are open for full food distribution, our small waiting area often fills to capacity. In those moments, people aren’t just waiting, they are catching
up, sharing burdens and solving problems together. Someone might offer a place to stay or advice on a home repair. It’s community in action.
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Volunteer group builds new shelving for local food bank
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Tucked behind the Wahkiakum County Health & Human Services building on Elochoman Road, the Wahkiakum Food Bank quietly serves around 25 local families each week. Operated entirely by
volunteers, the food bank runs on the generosity of donors and the dedication of community members who believe no one in Wahkiakum County should go hungry.
Earlier this summer, new shelving was installed in the food bank's garage area thanks to volunteer Jim Fine of Castle Rock, who organized the effort through the volunteer movement JustServe.
Fine secured all of the building materials through donations from Builders First Source, Lowe's in Longview, and Castle Rock Lumber. Fine said, "These businesses were so eager to donate,
I had to turn away some supplies. They were just willing to give so much but I wanted to make sure other businesses could be involved too." The upgraded shelving has improved organization,
increased storage capacity, and helped the food bank better serve local families.
With no formal funding, the food bank relies entirely on donations. About a dozen regular volunteers rotate monthly shifts. Nora Lee Sorenson, who manages the food bank, described the
experience as "very rewarding," saying they're "just there to help." The food bank thanks the community for its continued generosity and support.
“Pet food is donated by WAAG (Wahkiakum Animal Advocates Group), a local nonprofit volunteer organization that supports pets and pet owners in need.
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Pierce County Community Action Program Visits Eatonville Family Agency
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Family Agency to see the impact of the Food Bank Capital Grant Award. This grant has been instrumental in enhancing the agency's ability to keep food safe, organized, and accessible
for individuals and families in need.
During the visit, representatives from the Community Action Program staff learned about key upgrades funded by the grant, which helped streamline operations and improve food distribution.
The grant has enabled the Eatonville Family Agency to better serve the community by maintaining high standards of food safety and organization.
In addition to discussing the food bank improvements, the Community Action Program connected the Eatonville Family Agency to the Energy Assistance Program. This connection aims to provide
additional support to families in need by helping them manage their energy costs. The goal is to create more connections for resource sharing, ensuring comprehensive support for the
community.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support provided by the Food Bank Capital Grant Award," said Kylee Hutchings, Executive Director at Eatonville Family Agency. "This funding has allowed
us to make a real difference in the lives of many individuals and families by ensuring they have access to safe and well-organized food supplies. Additionally, by connecting the agency
to the Energy Assistance Program, we are expanding our efforts to provide holistic support to those in need."
The visit highlighted the power of collaboration in tackling food insecurity and other critical needs. The Pierce County Community Action Program remains committed to working with trusted
partners like the Eatonville Family Agency to ensure essential resources reach those who need them.
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Give Now to Back2Basics
Because every child deserves a great start
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Futures shine bright when basic needs are met.
Our community’s future will be defined by our ability to foster the health and well-being of our next generations. Our future prosperity depends on the investments we make now, and begins
by ensuring every family has what they need to provide their children with the safe, healthy environment they need to grow up healthy and give back to their community. By making sure
every family’s basic needs for food, housing, safety, and health are met, you can set children up for success in school and protect them from the toxic stress caused by poverty.
Do your part in building the future: support children and families.
Raising kids is an enormous responsibility, and one we all play a role in through collectively caring for our community. By making sure families have access to the basic essentials,
you can help every family secure the best possible outcome for their children and do your part in providing for kids.
Stuff the Bus: Oak Harbor
* When: Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* Where: Oak Harbor Walmart, 1250 SW Erie St.
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As rent climbs at Bellingham manufactured home park, many there feeling trapped
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In March of 2024, when the Lakeway Estates manufactured home community in Bellingham was purchased by HavenPark Communities, a subsidiary of a private equity firm, a resident told The
Bellingham Herald that nobody there planned to complain until there was “good reason.”
Now, more than a year after the $41 million sale, the senior residents say many of them are being priced out of the park due to hefty increases in lot rent.
“We live here. This is our home. They don’t care that we are people, that we live in this park. To them, we are an investment,” said one resident. The Herald spoke with five longtime
residents of the park who requested anonymity due to concerns about possible retaliation.
Residents told The Herald that since the sale of the park, lot rent has increased by up to 15% for existing residents. While the homes in Lakeway Estates are individually owned, residents
pay a monthly fee to lease the land on which their homes sit. New state legislation went into effect in May of this year, capping yearly increases in lot rent at 5%. Before the passage
of that law, however, nothing was limiting those increases.
“Already what I’m paying in lot rent is more than I get in social security,” another resident told The Herald.
Lakeway Mobile Estates has historically been a senior community. As the largest manufactured home community in Bellingham, it has almost 220 individually owned manufactured homes, on
more than 28 acres in Bellingham’s Puget neighborhood.
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How much do you have to make to afford Seattle ‘out of whack’ rents?
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A King County renter needs to make almost $92,000 a year to afford a modest one-bedroom apartment, according to a recent report by a leading affordable housing advocate.
That’s far above the average Seattle renter’s income of $81,600 — a discrepancy keeping people cost-burdened by their rent.
Even for those making north of $92,000, the high cost of renting is pushing homeownership further out of reach.
“You’ve got a lot of people … who will not be in a position to save enough money to access housing that is approaching a million dollars,” said Gregg Colburn, a researcher and associate
professor in the Runstad Department of Real Estate at the University of Washington.
The National Low Income Housing Coalition used U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development statistics to analyze the affordability of “modest” rental housing in counties across
the country. HUD defines “affordable” as housing where occupants spend no more than 30% of their gross monthly income on housing costs.
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More updates to 2025 multifamily housing funding application and funding notice
Capital funding applicants should re-review the new information before working on their NOFA application
Applicants seeking capital funding for affordable multifamily housing developments from Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) should review the recently updated Combined Funders
Application (CFA) Forms <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=ce42a2a94a&e=b80de0d97c> and our state funding notice (#MHU-2025-01) <https://wapartner
ship.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=5fc59ac8c6&e=b80de0d97c> , including appendices A-C.
MHU apologizes for the multiple application updates and any impact it has caused on our applicants’ ability to begin work on their funding applications. We’ve created a Track Change
Log <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8be2eff6a6&e=b80de0d97c> to help track past changes, and we will update it with any future
revisions.
Application Office Hours
We encourage applicants to attend upcoming office hours on Zoom to learn about application changes or ask any other questions.
Office Hours are on Zoom, and registration is required. Please follow the links to register:
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For additional questions, please contact HTFApp@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:HTFApp@commerce.wa.gov> .
Social Justice Salons: Responding to the Moment
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Panelists from past salon, Women of Color Leading Change (l to r): Andrea Caupain Sanderson, Janice Deguchi, Traeanna Holiday, Estela Ortega, and Shalimar Gonzales
Solid Ground <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f27f183bd3&e=b80de0d97c> ’s Social Justice Salons are deep dives into the challenges
people living in poverty face and the systems working to help them thrive. These panel discussions with community experts – including people with lived experience – delve into issues
like housing strategies, food justice, repairing our human services safety net and mental health systems, and more. Each session features people at the cutting edge of success in our
region and focuses on the challenges and opportunities we face as we work to solve poverty in King County.
There’s a deeply existential conversation happening behind closed doors at human services nonprofits and agencies across the country:
* Will the federal government continue to be a reliable partner in meeting the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors?
* What will happen to the communities we serve if the government turns its back on them?
* Does our commitment to anti-racism and social justice – so critical to understanding the challenges we face – also put a target on our backs?
* What will we do if we’re forced to choose between our commitment to our values and our ability to provide critical services to our community?
This October, Solid Ground is opening up this conversation. For our annual Social Justice Salon, we’ll bring together community thought leaders from across the worlds of human services
and social justice to explore these questions and help us better understand what the future holds for our safety net organizations and the people they serve.
* WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30-6:30pm
* WHERE: The Forum at Town Hall Seattle
* TICKETS: $0-10; refreshments will be served. Check back soon for registration info.
* WHAT: Responding to the Moment: Social Justice, Federal Actions, and the Future of Human Services
Registration will be open at a later date. Learn more HERE. <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=54d5eeb649&e=b80de0d97c>
Map Shows States Offering Free School Meals
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A growing number of states are implementing universal free school meals for students in full-time education.
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st-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8020cb0ad4&e=b80de0d97c> to students regardless of their family's income. But what your children are entitled to can vary according
to where you live.
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=b80de0d97c> through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Eligibility is typically determined by family income, and those who qualify for free meals have no cost, while those who
qualify for reduced prices pay a subsidized rate. Many states also have expanded rules on who can access free or low-cost breakfast and lunch during school hours.
But while only nine states have made universal meal programs permanent so far, others are actively introducing or debating legislation that could expand access in the coming years.
“While only nine states have fully free school meals on the table, other states have either widened access to free school meals or are considering legislation to make free meals an option
for all children.
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are all currently considering making free school meals universal.”
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A solution to the child care shortage is hiding in plain sight
“Looking only at one half of the population is a mistake.”
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Josh Brooks hadn’t planned for a career taking care of young children, but in 10th grade he started spending time with his friend’s younger brother and discovered that he had a real
knack for it.
At 18, Brooks took a job at Common Ground, a child care center in northern Virginia, and enjoyed it so much he kept working there throughout college, where he studied psychology. After
graduating, though, he felt pressure to get a “real grown-up job” and applied to work as a government contractor. He maintained spreadsheets all day and was miserable. “After nine months
I realized how ridiculous that notion was, to keep myself from something that I loved,” he said. And so he returned to Common Ground.
Brooks, now 28, knows his career path is unusual: In the US, only 3 percent of the preschool workforce, and just 6 percent of the child care workforce, is male. But he works in a progressive
part of the country, for an organization that explicitly touts the value of having men in the classroom <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0352c071
f6&e=b80de0d97c> . Common Ground’s executive director, Liz Badley Raubacher, is married to a man who runs another child care center in town.
It also helps that he’s not the only male teacher on staff. Brooks works alongside Jordon Farrell, 30, who started volunteering at Common Ground to fulfill a high school requirement
and, like Brooks, was surprised by how much he liked it. Farrell’s been working there for the last seven years. They both teach alongside Zach Davis, 24, who originally went to trade
school for hospitality. When the pandemic hit, most hotels shut down and Davis took a role as a recess attendant at a private school, and realized how much he liked working with kids.
But when that school also closed due to Covid-19, he stumbled onto Common Ground, and has been happily working there ever since.
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The report <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=c565bc9e90&e=b80de0d97c> released yesterday by the independent Congressional Budget
Office (CBO) underscores the devastating consequences of the cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) included in the recently passed budget reconciliation package.
These cuts are a direct assault on the dignity, health, and well-being of millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.
According to the CBO’s nonpartisan analysis, reductions to SNAP will significantly shrink access to food assistance, disproportionately harming children, older adults, people with disabilities,
and working families already doing everything they can to make ends meet. The report projects that millions will see reduced benefits or lose access to SNAP entirely — translating into
empty cupboards, missed meals, and impossible choices between food, rent, and medicine.
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, which will force 2.4 million people to lose benefits if they cannot meet a 20-hour-per-week paid work requirement. Those impacted include adults up to age 65, parents, grandparents,
and caregivers of children age 14 or older, veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, including homeless families with children 14 or older, and former foster youth. Losing food
assistance does not reduce a household’s need for food; it simply increases hardship. Research <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d05a2eb2e8&e=b80d
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The package also requires states to implement new provisions to reduce SNAP benefits by excluding internet expenses from allowable housing cost deductions and eliminating automatic access
to the Standard Utility Allowance for households receiving energy assistance unless they include an older adult or a person with disability.
These changes significantly increase administrative costs at a time when states are already stretched thin trying to implement multiple program changes. The added complexity is burdensome,
requiring extensive staff time and resources — diverting attention away from efforts to improve efficiency and reduce error rates.
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Statement on White House Announcement on Crime and Homelessness in the Nation’s Capital
Orders Use Unhoused People as Pawns in Trumped-Up Crime Emergency
The National Alliance to End Homelessness strongly opposes the White House’s recent directive to forcibly remove people experiencing homelessness from Washington, D.C. This policy will
not end homelessness in the District. Instead, it is cruel, inhumane, and will only further exacerbate the challenges faced by those without shelter.
The Trump Administration’s intent to use police and military force against the District’s most vulnerable residents will put lives at risk and make it significantly harder for outreach
and service workers to provide critical assistance. Moreover, these tactics reveal a troubling lack of focus on the root causes of homelessness—particularly the housing affordability
crisis—which was one of President Trump’s key campaign promises.
“Homelessness is not a criminal issue. It is an economic issue. Across the nation, in red and blue states alike, people are unable to afford their housing, medical care, groceries, and
other basic living expenses. This announcement does nothing to make housing more affordable for residents of the District of Columbia,” said Alliance CEO Ann Oliva.
The single biggest driver of homelessness is the severe shortage of affordable housing—currently at least 7 million homes short, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
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k?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=36b78a97cb&e=b80de0d97c> . The crime here is that people can’t afford to stay.
Each week in the United States, approximately 19,000 people become homeless for the first time. Solving this crisis requires a two-pronged approach: rehousing people quickly and preventing
others from losing their homes. The administration’s directive will accomplish neither.
In the President’s remarks on August 11 at the White House press conference, he alluded to introducing similar strong-armed tactics in other U.S. cities. This approach will strip away
local control from communities, who are often best equipped in knowing the needs of their constituents.
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Spotlight: New Annual Snapshot of Homelessness Report
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experiencing homelessness or housing instability for an entire state fiscal year. This report combines data from HMIS and other state agency data systems to create an estimate of the
homeless and unstably housed population for the state and each county. Seeing this information from an annual perspective provides a new area of analysis. We can now compare these numbers
to other metrics that are collected annually and better track our progress. We will incorporate this information in a new version of the County Report Card, to be released soon!
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Engaging and Building Family Leadership in Community Action
Community Action Agencies have a unique role in amplifying the voices of families within their communities. This interactive webinar is designed to equip agency leaders, advocates, and
frontline staff with strategies to cultivate meaningful family leadership. Participants will explore techniques for identifying potential family leaders, fostering their growth, and
creating pathways for active, engaged participation in agency decisions and community initiatives. This session will also cover key challenges and solutions for sustaining engagement,
ensuring that family leadership remains an integral and impactful part of the Community Action mission. Join NCAP staff and special guest facilitators from Alia Innovations for this
timely conversation.
Wednesday, August 20, at 9:30 AM PT | Click here <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=95916c2b16&e=b80de0d97c> to register for the
webinar.
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Apply now: $212.4 million available for multifamily affordable housing
Applications close Oct. 16
Applications for multifamily rental housing projects seeking capital financing from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund (HTF) and the federal HOME and National Housing Trust Fund
(NHTF) programs are open until Oct. 16.
There are two separate Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs), with approximately $212.4 million available.
Applications are due to the Department of Commerce by 12 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.
Please download and carefully review the NOFA documents linked below for specific information regarding funding requirements and priorities, the process for submitting an application,
and dates of significance.
* HTF Multifamily Housing NOFA #MHU-2025-01 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=03430b3fae&e=b80de0d97c> is soliciting applications
for multifamily rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from the state Housing Trust Fund (HTF), Apple Health and Homes (AHAH), and Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (IDD) programs.
* HOME and NHTF NOFA #MHU-2025-02 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=98e5d8ea9a&e=b80de0d97c> is soliciting applications for multifamily
rental affordable housing projects seeking capital funding from the federal HOME and National Housing Trust Fund programs to further the goals articulated in Washington state's 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan (CONPLAN) <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=75443ae04d&e=b80de0d97c> .
These NOFAs and application materials are also available on the Funding Opportunities webpage <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=c015b55928&e=b80de0
d97c> , under the 2025-2027 Biennium accordion. Please note that several NOFAs are published on our website concurrently.
Award announcements are anticipated in January 2026.
Training and resources
The Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) held a series of webinars to review application requirements and process distinctions based on the funding source and the potential populations served.
To review these webinar recordings and slides, please view our Box website. <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b6a51d9584&e=b80de0d97c>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for each open funding opportunity will be published with the corresponding NOFA and updated weekly throughout the open technical assistance period (July
18-October 2, 2025).
MHU will hold a series of Application Office Hours on Zoom to allow applicants to ask questions specific to the open funding rounds. Select a time and day below to register for an office
hour session:
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* 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 9 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=e8fcaa2b7a&e=b80de0d97c>
* 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b4fa3af7c0&e=b80de0d97c>
Additionally, MHU offers predevelopment technical assistance and predevelopment grant funding to applicants who are new to housing development. For new developers who are seeking assistance
with their application, please visit the Capacity Building, Outreach, and Support program webpage <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8878b67bf6&e=b
80de0d97c> , or email HTFCapacityBuilding@commerce.wa.gov <mailto:htfcapacitybuilding@commerce.wa.gov> .
What the data says about Social Security
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Few if any programs of the U.S. government touch as many people as directly as Social Security. Nearly every working American pays Social Security taxes, and more than 55 million people
receive retirement benefits through the program. Millions more also collect disability benefits or cash assistance through it.
Social Security has long been one of the federal government’s most popular programs. In a 2024 Pew Research Center survey <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4c
e40eb&id=3719d41a19&e=b80de0d97c> , 79% of U.S. adults said Social Security benefits shouldn’t be reduced in any way – a view broadly shared across ages, racial and ethnic groups, partisan
affiliations and income brackets.
But the program, which marks its 90th anniversary this year, faces multiple challenges. Foremost is a looming cash crunch, as the trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits is forecast
to run out by the end of 2033 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f1a0afb4d3&e=b80de0d97c> .
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Administration (SSA), the independent agency that manages the program. SSA had 58,409 workers as of September 2024 – more than several federal departments <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/
track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=fab946e5a4&e=b80de0d97c> . Those cuts reportedly have left the agency struggling to serve <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5b
bda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d8c66b96c8&e=b80de0d97c> millions of claimants and beneficiaries.
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WSCAP E-LEARN ACADEMY
On Demand Learning Library for Continuous Improvement
with courses such as:
* CAP Infinity Basic 2.0
* CAP Infinity 2.0 Intermediate: Continuous Improvement Course
* CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 – Basic
* CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 – Intermediate
* Governance Webinar Series
* HIPAA Trainer
* Human Resources Webinar Series
* Inclusive and Equitable Hiring and Management Practices
* Management Webinar Series
* Home Visitor Safety in Community Action
* Civil Rights Training
* Customer Service with a DEI Lens
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Get ready to roll up your sleeves: our second annual Day of Service is happening August 22! ☀️🌻🙋
Join us and your fellow neighbors for this hands-on day of making an impact for communities across Seattle. Whether you come solo or bring a group, there's a spot for you at one of our
project sites. Let’s make a difference together! 💪
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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Energy Summit
Tuesday, August 26, from 8 AM - 4 PM
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Tuesday, August 26, from 8 AM to 4 PM in Detroit, MI. The event aims to equip WAP subgrantee leadership to team up — Program Directors, Executive Directors, and Fiscal Staff — to access
tools and gain perspective needed for effective, strategic program management and integration within their organizations.
Key objectives include:
* Support programs in developing and adjusting a clear, critical path to meet annual production goals through self-governance and course correction.
* Foster a shared understanding of how all organizational units contribute to WAP success, bridging silos such as intake and facilities with broader agency goals.
* Strengthen wraparound service delivery and encourage referrals by enhancing word-of-mouth and crisis-driven outreach.
* Promote sustainable operations through intentional staffing, outcome analysis, and efficient resource allocation.
* Address WAP-specific workforce needs by recognizing distinct knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), supporting appropriate compensation structures, and reinforcing staff retention
strategies.
* Emphasize servant leadership and responsible use of federal funds, encouraging a high-level strategic mindset that moves beyond day-to-day operational details.
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Detroit, MI | August 27th – 29th (Pre-Con: Aug. 25th – 26th)
Join Community Action Agencies and other human services providers from across the country at NCAP’s 2025 Annual Convention, taking place August 27th – 29th in Detroit, Michigan!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and other human services providers are trusted, and they have both the expertise and dedication it takes to serve families and communities best. Agencies
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Get your tickets before August 22 and you could score FOUR Main Level or Terrace Club seats to watch the Mariners in action during the 2025 season! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity
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Don’t miss Mix and Mingle for a Mission! Come for the food truck, games, and door prizes—stay for the community, growth, and inspiration. Explore MSC’s mission, connect with passionate
changemakers, and enter to win a professional photo shoot with Chris Leavitt! Let’s uplift together and take something meaningful home!
We welcome young professionals, emerging leaders, community members, and folks ready to make an impact!
All proceeds collected from Mix and Mingle supports our new Redondo Heights Food Bank, which provides weekly supplemental food to anyone needing nutritional support.
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Time is running out! Early bird tickets for Byrd Barr Place's Legacy in Motion: Resistance through Reclamation gala are only available until July 31st! Don’t miss out on the chance to
secure your spot at one of Seattle's most anticipated events of the year.
* Event Details: Special Guest to be announced (have you guessed who it is yet?)
* Date: September 27th, 2025
* Time: 6:00 PM
* Location: Hyatt Regency Seattle
This is more than just a night out – it’s an opportunity to support our mission, honor community leaders, and hear from impactful speakers. You won’t want to miss the exciting surprises
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Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:45 PM
Summit Building (Seattle Convention Center) – Ballroom 2 & 3 on Level 5
900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
The Summit Building Parking Garage is located at 1009 Olive Way between 9th and Boren. Summit is the Seattle Convention Center’s brand new building!
Join us in-person on Saturday, October 11, 2025 for our annual Building the Beloved Community Gala and take part in an exciting event that raises funds for 43 programs and services that
benefit more than 21,000 individuals and families across our region. The evening will include live music, a reception, silent and live auctions, a three-course meal, and the presentation
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night of connection with community, moving stories from those who have turned to Hopelink in times of need, and a powerful keynote that ties back to our shared vision: a community free
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We are honored to welcome Jason Brown, former NFL player turned farmer and food justice advocate, as our keynote speaker.
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