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WSCAP Newsletter September 11, 2025
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9/11
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On this day, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on 9/11, their families, and the brave first responders and rescuers who risked everything to save others. We carry their memory
with us, with gratitude for their courage and sacrifice. We will never forget.
Linked 9/11 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=64d947cbbc&e=b80de0d97c> is an extraordinary documentary that follows two brothers
on that fateful day as they filmed what was intended to be a documentary about New York City Firefighters.
* Trigger warning, it is harrowing and intense , and may be difficult for some to watch.
Preserving Roots by Growing Generational Wealth
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For many families, owning a house isn’t just a means of preserving their homes—it’s also an opportunity to build intergenerational wealth.
Myron was a life-long Central District resident with one goal: save his 94-year old grandfather’s home, and build a strong financial foundation for his family.
With support from community members, Myron worked out a creative strategy to pay down his family’s reverse mortgage. Then, through the Community Reinvestment Project, he was able to
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“This has been my mission, to be able to say, ‘Grandpa, here’s your deed. You don’t owe nothing. I got you.’” – Myron Curry
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Federal cuts loom, housing providers brace for impact
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For Jefferson County housing providers, the greatest challenge is not just scarcity, but looming uncertainty.
The uncertainty comes from Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump’s proposed budget cuts call for significant reductions to core housing programs. Section 8 vouchers, the HOME
Investment Partnerships Program, and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are all under threat and some cuts could be as steep as 44%.
Jefferson County housing providers and supporters are directly impacted by those changes, creating a strong sense of uncertainty that is shaping decisions.
“Much of the way we are able to place people in those housing units is in partnership with the Housing Authority,” said Viola Ware, housing director of Olympic Community Action Programs
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the one that funds it through a voucher attached to the unit. We also have several federally funded programs for youth and for adults.”
Ware also noted that Continuum of Care, a homelessness crisis response system that oversees everything in the county, is federally funded.
“Any time you remove our housing capacity, if we lose vouchers, we lose the ability to house people,” Ware said. “And if we lose the ability to house people, we are extending someone’s
time outside or in a shelter, and the longer somebody remains homeless, the less positive returns they’re going to have in behavioral health and their health.”
“Ware said that uncertainty compounds frustrations for those in need. “I’m talking with people that I have known for five years who have been outside or living and existing out of an
emergency shelter, and they are giving up hope,” she said.
That helplessness extends to housing staff. “You get a lot of people that feel like they are just cut out and forgotten and left out,” Ware said. “You get staff that are burnt out and
tired and get very depressed because you’re telling people no, I’m sorry. I can’t help you, but you know, there’s a shelter. Here’s a tent.”
Rep. Adam Bernbaum, who represents Washington’s 24th Legislative District, said that the ripple effects of inaction are already visible. Trump’s proposed federal housing cuts extend
beyond immediate impacts. “Reduction in federal support — it’s not going to immediately create a big new increase in homelessness, but it’s going to make it a lot harder for us to have
the type of rural economy that we want to have where housing isn’t crushing the household budgets of young families across our region, of senior citizens who are living on fixed incomes,”
he said.”
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Sometimes a fresh start just needs the right support at the right time.
Recently, a man and his partner were stranded at the west interchange in Ellensburg, living in their car with three dogs. They had been trying to get from Tennessee to Everett, Washington,
where the man had already secured a job in the auto industry. With no local contacts, no family nearby, and limited resources, they had been living in the vehicle for some time.
Their car was running on a donut tire and down to just one working wheel. When animal control responded to a call about the dogs, they quickly realized this wasn’t just a case of stranded
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for help.
Our outreach team responded immediately. When they arrived on-site, they met a determined individual doing his best to care for his pets and get to a better future. He just needed a
little help to get there.
By that point, the community had already started to step in. A local social media post had prompted neighbors to drop off dog food and donate the first two replacement tires.
Commercial Tire offered a discounted installation. HopeSource used emergency funds to purchase the final tire and coordinate the repair.
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King County partners with hunger relief organization to provide $755,000 in grant funding to strengthen local food infrastructure after federal spending cuts
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King County Executive Shannon Braddock today announced a combined $755,000 in grant funding to support local hunger relief organizations, farm businesses, and food distributors after
cuts in federal funding halted plans to build a regional hub.
The 22 grant recipients will use the funding to purchase commercial refrigerators, freezers, ovens, and other critical infrastructure needed to safely store, process, prepare, and distribute
fresh food to those in need.
When authorized federal funding for a planned South Seattle Community Food Hub was abruptly withdrawn earlier this year, partners King County and Harvest Against Hunger redirected $755,000
in local funding to assist nonprofit organizations that contribute to hunger relief.
“King County is stepping up to support trusted organizations that help our neighbors who are experiencing hunger,” said King County Executive Shannon Braddock. “These small grants support
the infrastructure that helps get nutritious food from farmland to table for those most in need.”
More than 60 organizations applied for the grant funding, requesting a total of nearly $4 million.
“The King County Local Food Infrastructure Grant is essential to building a thriving local food system,” said David Bobanick, Executive Director of Harvest Against Hunger. “By funding
critical infrastructure such as refrigeration, freezers, and processing equipment, the program enables community organizations to safely store and distribute culturally relevant, nutritious
food to those who need it most — while also strengthening markets for local farmers and food producers.”
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Beacon Hill neighborhood will use the funding to repair its walk-in cooler. Having a fully functional cooler increases El Centro de la Raza’s ability to increase the variety and quantity
of fresh produce and dairy products to their food bank participants, and to serve even more community members.”
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Pathways to Hope: Tacoma Came Together In A Big Way
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to Hope Resource Fair. What started as a hot summer day quickly turned into an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, music, and the kind of connection that reminds us all why
community matters. Tacoma and Pierce County locals and families came ready for resources, but they left with much more: fellowship, support, and the knowledge that they are not alone.
Fun, Food, and Fresh Starts
From the moment the DJ dropped the first track, MDC’s <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=48d893f1fd&e=b80de0d97c> Resource Fair
was alive with energy. Families were taking their chance at lawn games like putt-putt, Mega Jenga, Legos, and Mega Connect Four. Meanwhile the adults tried their luck in the
bingo raffle, cheering when prizes were announced. At one corner, a barber offered free haircuts, giving a fresh boost of confidence to the young men receiving them. Nearby, another
booth gave away free cell phones to those who qualified, making sure families could stay connected when they needed it most.
Even the sweltering heat couldn’t slow the fun. The ice cream truck was serving up cold treats while unlimited and free hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips kept everyone fueled. Every smile,
every laugh, and every shared story turned the fair into something bigger than just an event. This became a true celebration of hope in action. Ericka Lynch, Manager of Student Diversity
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for many years.” Ericka adds, “Being a part of this event is a reminder of how the work we’re doing is positively affecting the lives of those in our community. Whether it’s assisting
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Commerce energizes communities with $41.1 million in Clean Energy Community Grant awards
Commerce made awards to 49 projects in 22 counties across Washington
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49 Clean Energy Community Grants awards in 22 counties this year. The grants will support projects such as rooftop solar, battery storage, decarbonization efforts, electric vehicle
(EV) charging, and feasibility studies.
The awards were made this spring and summer, and many awardees now have their projects under contract. The funding aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while delivering meaningful
benefits to tribes, overburdened communities and vulnerable populations in Washington. They were funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
“As the Trump Administration steps back from our clean energy economy, we’re stepping up,” said Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson. “Washington will continue to be a leader in making investments
in the future. We’re supporting clean energy, good-paying jobs and community resiliency.”
““We’re putting this money back into communities who need it,” said Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn. “Our goal is to reduce carbon emissions, and the people who know best how to do that
are the people receiving these critical investments.””
🎉🎉🎉 Full awards list (Round 2 awards are bolded):
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Cornwall Community Resource Center.
* Multi-Service Center <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=1f9190df32&e=b80de0d97c> (Federal Way): $104,650 to plan and design solar
plus battery storage for housing assistance and food bank programs.
* Neighborhood House <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=1ce467d857&e=b80de0d97c> , Incorporated (Seattle): $85,500 for a solar and
battery storage feasibility study supporting a South Seattle resilience hub. (Round 2)
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SNAP hosts third annual pajama party to support families in need
SNAP hosts its third annual Pajama Party at Brick West Brewing Co. to support local families on Sept. 13. The event is free, with activities and prizes.
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Party at Brick West Brewing Co., Saturday, Sept. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
This will be SNAP's third year hosting a pajama party. The event is to help support SNAP's mission to help local families prepare for the winter. SNAP encourages everyone to bring in
winter clothing donations to support community members in need.
This event is free, family-friendly, and all ages can attend. It is encouraged to come dressed in your coziest pajamas for an afternoon full of activities.
Below are the highlights of the event:
* Pony rides and goats
* Scavenger hunt
* Photo booth
* Raffles with big prizes, including an Amazon gift card of $500
* Face painting and balloon animals
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El Grito returns Sunday September 14!
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is FREE and open to ALL
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For the fourth year in a row, the Washington side of the Gorge will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito, a cultural celebration open to all community members. Admission is
free and the event will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.
“This is a day of fun for everyone,” said Juan Reyes, the event coordinator from Washington Gorge Action Programs <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id
=c996d88578&e=b80de0d97c> (WAGAP). “Together, with our partners, we invite all community members to come together in the park for a free day of live music, free food, family activities,
and community resources.”
WAGAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d818ad925c&e=b80de0d97c> and the City of White Salmon <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/cli
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bee&e=b80de0d97c> , One Community Health <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=07df8da78b&e=b80de0d97c> , Southwest Washington Accountable
Community of Health <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8d22df94bf&e=b80de0d97c> (SWACH <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac
f3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=5e4978391f&e=b80de0d97c> ), and Southwest Washington Equity Coalition <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=deebda9ca8&e=b80
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The Latin beats of Banda Elegidos will be heard through the town this year during the celebration, and Reyes said people are welcome to sit and listen or get up and dance. It is also
a chance for over 40 community partners to share information with residents about the types of services they offer, while offering some fun activities for children.
Taco’s Pepe, T-Quito El Hambre, Sunrise juice, Rosa’s Churros, and many more vendors will be present to serve some authentic Mexican foods and treats. The event is expected to host between
600-700 guests this year, as it has been growing year after year since its inception in 2022.
“This is about community,” Reyes said. “It's a way to share some of our Latino culture with everyone in the community, and it’s a day of celebration with things everyone enjoys - good
food, exciting music, and a fun time with the family.” “Building connections and community has always been the mission for El Grito; connections between neighbors, connections between
families, and connections between cultures.”
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' Senior Nutrition program! The auction, happening September 21-27, will feature an array of exciting items generously provided by local businesses, including a local meat package,
a restful night at a local Bed and Breakfast, selections of local wines and gourmet foods, massage certificates, and much more.
The Senior Nutrition program serves local senior citizens in the Tri-County area, delivering thousands of nutritious meals each year as a Meals on Wheels partner, providing wellness
checks, and offering companionship to seniors who need it most.
Your participation in our online auction helps ensure we can continue and grow our services for seniors in need. You can peruse items now, with bidding opening on September 21. Bidding
will remain open until September 27. Items must be picked up in person in either Arden, Newport, or Republic.
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Walla Walla residents who qualify can apply to Snow Berm Reduction program
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The heat is only just about to let up in the Walla Walla Valley, but for residents with disabilities it's time to think ahead to snow removal needs this winter.
The city has opened the application period for residents with disabilities to apply for the Berm Reduction Program <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&i
d=db496b8e10&e=b80de0d97c> , an initiative started in 2023 to provide reasonable accommodations during snow removal. All application materials must be submitted to the city by Wednesday,
Oct. 1.
The typical snow plowing process leaves a “berm” or row of snow at the edge of the roadway as the plow passes by. These berms block the entrances to driveways, and as they thaw and refreeze,
they can be difficult to remove or drive over.
For qualified residents who have physical barriers that make it difficult to clear the berm, the city provides a reduction service. As the plow passes the resident’s driveway, the plow
operator will reduce the speed and turn the plow blade to prevent the berm from forming. The captured snow will be dispersed past the resident’s driveway, city officials said in a news
release.
“Hard copies of the request form in English and Spanish can be picked up at the following locations:
* City Service Center, 55 E. Moore St.
* Walla Walla Public Library, 238 E. Alder St.
* Walla Walla City Hall, 15 N. Third Ave.
* Walla Walla Senior Center, 720 Sprague St.
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‘Can’t afford us’: Residents speak to need for affordable housing in Anacortes
First public hearing on city’s draft comprehensive plan draws a crowd
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It won’t be the last opportunity to weigh in: The city will continue to accept written public comments through Sept. 24, when the commission expects to pass the plan off to the city
council, which will hold its own public hearing.
At its next meeting on Sept. 10, the commission is set to continue its public hearing on the draft comprehensive plan while discussing for the first time proposed updates to the city’s
development regulations.
Following an Oct. 22 public hearing, those will also be sent up for city council consideration.
The city council must adopt both the updated comprehensive plan and the updated development regulations by the end of the year.
A majority of the 18 residents who spoke during the Aug. 27 public hearing explicitly called for policies that would lead to more housing development throughout the city — particularly
housing affordable to residents who make far less than the area’s average income.
“We have lots of families here who are below the median income: They are the people that are working in the restaurants, the nursing homes, the hospitals,” said Vicki Stasch, noting
that the plan, as drafted, intentionally looks to encourage housing affordable to those residents.
“We can't just be a community of 'Can't afford us,' which we are known as in many ways,” Stasch said.
The city is planning for a population increase of 27.7% — or about 5,000 people — over the next 20 years, based on projections by the state Office of Financial Management. As a result,
the city expects it’ll need 2,942 more housing units and 3,145 more jobs.
Three-fourths of those new homes need to be affordable to residents who make less than the area’s median income, or AMI, which was about $108,000 in 2024, said John Coleman, the city’s
director of Planning, Community and Economic Development.
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Tumwater’s population is expected to boom over next 20 years. Can housing keep up?
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The City of Tumwater has to build an additional 9,000 housing units over the next 20 years to meet future housing needs. Housing and Land Use Planner Erika Smith-Erickson said the city
also needs more than 700 permanent supportive housing units and more emergency shelters.
Smith-Erickson gave the council a briefing on the city’s housing needs and goals Aug. 26 as part of Tumwater’s Comprehensive Plan update. The briefing included some public feedback from
residents, and Smith-Erickson said staff will continue to hear from the public until the council potentially adopts the Comprehensive Plan updates at the end of the year.
Smith-Erickson said the goal for housing in the state Growth Management Act is to plan for and accommodate housing that’s affordable to all economic segments of the population. That
includes promoting a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encouraging the preservation of the existing housing stock.
She said all economic segments includes moderate income, low income and very low income.
Smith-Erickson said very low income is defined as a household being at 30% of the area median income. That’s $31,500 for a household of three people. For low-income families, that number
is 80% AMI, or $84,050, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For moderate income households, that’s 100% of the AMI, or $102,500 annually.
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Want to build an ADU? Bellingham’s pre-approved plan can fast-track that process
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The city of Bellingham just approved its first registered Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plan as a way to encourage this type of housing by streamlining the process for homeowners.
The city’s first pre-approved ADU is called the “Lumen.” It is a 1,000-square-foot, individual structure design with two bedrooms and one bathroom, created by local architect Jennifer
Jones.
It’s officially a pre-approved plan for use within city limits, which means homeowners can simply purchase the plan from the architect that designed it, reducing the time and costs involved
with permitting and design.
The city put the registered plan program into its code almost two decades ago for single-unit residential buildings, such as townhouses and ADUs, built under the International Residential
Code, according to Bellingham Planning and Community Development Director Blake Lyon.
Lumen is the first ADU to be registered.
“Registered plans provide an option that may make these housing projects more accessible to some by reducing costs, reducing timelines, and providing greater efficiency,” Lyon said in
a statement to The Herald.
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On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the Republican-led budget reconciliation bill (H.R. 1 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d1bcf21c8a
&e=b80de0d97c> ), representing one of the most far-reaching overhauls of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in its history. While proponents framed H.R. 1 as a measure
to curb spending and tighten program rules, the law makes deep cuts to SNAP and fundamentally shifts additional financial responsibilities to states while extending tax breaks to billionaires
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for many humanitarian immigrants, caps future benefit increases, and shifts massive new costs to states. It also ends federal funding for SNAP-Ed.
The reality is stark: Millions of Americans with low incomes — including caregivers, veterans, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness — will face greater hardship under H.R.
1. States, counties, and local agencies will carry new fiscal and administrative burdens at the very moment when communities need more support.
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poverty, and strain already stretched state and county budgets. While the design is federal, the fallout will be local — and it will be up to states, advocates, and community partners
to mitigate harm.
Actions Advocates and States Should Take Now
As states begin implementing the provisions, there is no time to lose. H.R. 1 is a package of cuts that will reduce benefits for families, children, older adults, and people with disabilities
while shifting billions in costs to states. Here are steps to prepare, mobilize, and strengthen the case for restoration of SNAP:
1. Work with State Agencies to Push USDA for Clear Guidance
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key issues, including implementation dates. Urge state agencies to press their U. S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service regional offices for clarity, especially regarding
when states will be held harmless for quality control (QC) purposes.
2. Map the Impact of Cuts
Push back against the false narrative that there are no cuts. H.R. 1 reduces benefits for families, expands time limits, freezes reevaluations, weakens the Thrifty Food Plan, and strips
humanitarian-based immigrant eligibility. Everyone — from households with children to local retailers — will feel the impact. Take a page from California <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/t
rack/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=273d5cc00b&e=b80de0d97c> , which has held public webinars to explain how H.R. 1 harms SNAP, Medicaid, and other critical programs. Use similar
platforms to highlight the harm in your own state.
3. Track Waiver Expirations
H.R. 1 expands time limits, but many states currently have waivers for high- unemployment or insufficient-job areas. Identify when your state’s waivers are set to expire and press agencies
to communicate clearly with SNAP participants. Advocates can also prepare public education campaigns so families are not blindsided when exemptions end.
4. Protect People From Time Limits
Work with state agencies to identify populations at risk: adults 18–64, caregivers of children 14 and older, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, and people experiencing homelessness.
Connect them to community organizations and legal advocates now. Press agencies to simplify exemption processes (i.e., for medical conditions, caregiving, unfitness for work, or treatment
participation), train staff, and ensure outreach workers know how to assist people in documenting their eligibility. Also work with community-based organizations to track these populations
and help identify exemptions that harmed individuals may be eligible for before they are cut off from benefits.
5. Educate Local Leaders and Employers
City councils, county governments, and chambers of commerce will see the fallout firsthand: more food pantry demand, overstretched social services, and declining consumer spending.
Brief these leaders and position them as allies who can track harm, collaborate with community organizations and advocates, and press state and federal policymakers to act. Encourage
employers to highlight workforce impacts and speak publicly about lost purchasing power.
6. Support Humanitarian Immigrants
H.R. 1 strips SNAP eligibility from groups long considered “qualified,” including refugees, asylees, and survivors of trafficking. Partner with immigrant-serving organizations and legal
aid to help families update their immigration status (for example, transitioning from asylee to lawful permanent resident) where possible. Provide clear information in multiple languages
so families understand their changing eligibility and know their legal options.
7. Engage State Legislators and Budget Officers
H.R. 1 increases administrative costs to the states and, for the first time in history, shifts SNAP benefit costs to states. Hold educational briefings with state legislators, especially
those on budget and appropriations committees, so they fully understand the fiscal and human impact. Equip them with district-specific data on how SNAP supports constituents and ensure
that they will prioritize SNAP. Partner with state budget officers to model the fiscal impact and stress the need for sufficient funding to maintain access, accuracy, and timeliness.
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Farmers and producers can also be strong messengers about the harm to local economies.
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in Medicaid and other support programs. Build partnerships with health providers, disability advocates, and mental health organizations to align messaging, share data, and track harm.
Joint advocacy will strengthen calls for restoring benefits and highlight the connections between food insecurity, poor health, and rising health care costs.
10. Secure Administrative Resources
With states covering 75 percent of administrative costs starting in fiscal year 2027, advocates must press for sufficient staffing, technology, and training to prevent wrongful denials
and delays. Timeliness affects both client access and error rates. Work with legislators now to ensure that SNAP agencies have the necessary resources to meet federal standards without
harming families.
11. Document and Share Harm — and Sound the Alarm
Capture the harm of these cuts in real time: SNAP-Ed layoffs, longer wait times, families losing heat assistance deductions, and benefits that no longer rise with food costs. Share
stories from families, retailers, and providers. Hold press briefings, place op-eds and letters to the editor, and use FRAC’s tools <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5b
bda818ebd4ce40eb&id=27abe44edd&e=b80de0d97c> and talking points to amplify impact. Remind the public that for every meal food banks provide, SNAP provides nine; charity cannot replace
federal responsibility.
12. 12. Connect the Dots to Child Nutrition Programs
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risk losing automatic eligibility for WIC through adjunctive eligibility, while cuts to SNAP will jeopardize students’ direct certification for free school meals and limit schools’
ability to implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which allows schools to offer free school meals to all students. Advocates should show how SNAP cuts undermine child
nutrition broadly, from babies to school-aged children, and push states to adopt program flexibilities (like remote WIC certifications) and strengthen CEP uptake. Messaging that ties
SNAP restoration to children’s nutrition, education, and health is especially powerful with policymakers and the public.
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Additional CoC Builds NOFO Information
This week I want to focus on actions being taken by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) related to critical funding sources.
As we were wrapping up the week on Friday, you likely saw that HUD unexpectedly issued the FY2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Builds Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a third time.
The CoC Builds NOFO would provide funding for construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Please see our preliminary thoughts here <https://wapartnership.us4.
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At the end of the month, $75 million in funding for CoC Builds that was appropriated in FY2023 expires if not awarded by 9/30/2025. Applications are due this Friday, September 12 at
3:00 P.M. EST. Awards will be made in the order in which submissions are received by HUD — we interpret this to mean first come, first served — in which the applicant answers to all
the rating criteria (beginning on page 23).
This NOFO is deeply problematic in terms of its content and requirements, and it is also a clear signal of HUD’s intentions going forward as it relates to the broader CoC Program and
other homelessness funding. Of great concern:
* An applicant must currently provide and require participation in full-time and on-site supportive services. Further, the applicant does not and will not engage in any “harm reduction”
approaches associated with substance use.
* The city, county, and state in which the project will be located must:
* Prohibit public illicit drug use
* Prohibit public camping
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case of registered sex offenders with no fixed address
* Cooperate with federal immigration enforcement
* An applicant does not and will not promote ‘racial preferences’ or the ‘sex binary in humans.’
Because of several requirements in this NOFO, many organizations in specific states, cities, or counties will be ineligible for consideration since they cannot answer yes to all questions.
There is a great need for PSH for older adults and people with disabilities, and we know that many applicants are considering how they may respond to this funding opportunity.
As CoCs think about applying, they should read the criteria carefully to ensure that they are comfortable with the program design and standards they will be held to by HUD, as outlined
in the NOFO.
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State of Homelessness: 2025 Edition
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Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024
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The U.S. Census Bureau today announced that real median household income was $83,730 in 2024, not statistically different from the 2023 estimate of $82,690. The official poverty rate
fell 0.4 percentage points to 10.6% in 2024. The following 2024 findings were all not statistically different from 2023. The Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) rate in 2024 was 12.9%.
Meanwhile, 92.0% of the U.S. population had health insurance coverage for all or part of 2024. An estimated 27.1 million or 8.0% of people did not have health insurance at any point
during 2024, according to the 2025 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC).
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in the United States: 2024 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d13f53fa3e&e=b80de0d97c> .” While the official poverty measure is based
on the concept of money income, which is pretax and does not include tax credits, the SPM is a post-tax and transfer poverty measure. The SPM provides an alternative way of measuring
poverty in the United States and serves as an additional indicator of economic well-being. The Census Bureau has published poverty estimates using the SPM annually since 2011 in collaboration
with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Yakima County farms support community through food donations
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Workers at Yakama Nation Farms in the Lower Yakima Valley were unloading pumpkins to ship to Trader Joes for the Halloween season on Thursday.
The farm emphasizes providing sustainable, fresh produce to grocery stores and the local community through wholesale and food boxes.
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"For us to be able to help provide for people to start building their dinner plates is huge and speaks to the tribe's overall vision," said Jonalee Squeochs, interim general manager
of Yakama Nation Farms.
Indigenous people have historically suffered through food shortages, she continued. The COVID-19 pandemic further illustrated how crucial the farm is to the reservation and rural community.
Yakama Nation Farms partners with Second Harvest, an organization that distributes food to those in need, to donate nearly a million pounds of produce to food banks across Eastern Washington.
The 1,500-acre farm along McDonald Road donates produce, including asparagus, zucchini, squash and onions. The food that gets donated doesn't meet retail qualifications, but is still
considered good quality.
Grocery stores might not sell some produce because of the size, shape or other metrics, Squeochs said. The farm would rather donate the food to people who need it than turn it into compost.
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Network Learning Session: Climate for Vulnerable Communities – Free Learning Session September 17
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Is your organization ready for the next heatwave, flood, or wildfire?
Climate change is not a distant threat—it’s impacting our most vulnerable neighbors now. From seniors in mobile homes to low-income families in flood zones, rural and historically marginalized
communities are being hit first and hardest.
Join us for a virtual learning session as we explore how climate change intersects with social vulnerability—and what we can do to prepare, respond, and protect.
You don’t want to miss hearing from our wonderful panel of speakers:
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Map Marker
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Financial Education and Wealth Generation Strategies for Economic Mobility
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness will be holding a virtual Capitol Hill Day on September 17, 2025
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On Demand Learning Library for Continuous Improvement
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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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Get your tickets today and join us for a night of celebration, community, and change.
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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
of our Roberto Maestas Legacy Awards and Scholarships!
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Social Justice Salons: Responding to the Moment
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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
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Hopelink’s 30th Annual Reaching Out Celebration
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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
of poverty.
We are honored to welcome Jason Brown, former NFL player turned farmer and food justice advocate, as our keynote speaker.
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