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WSCAP Newsletter October 9, 2025
*There will be no October 16 edition next week*
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Solid Ground’s Social Justice Salon
Responding to the Moment
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Solid Ground <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=1f263e383f&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.
* WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:30-6:30pm
* WHERE: The Forum at Town Hall Seattle
* TICKETS: $0-10; refreshments served
Register HERE
There’s an 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?
At our annual Social Justice Salon, Solid Ground is opening up this conversation. 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.
MODERATOR:
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PANELISTS:
Rhonda Banchero, Downtown Emergency Service Center <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=25939157f6&e=b80de0d97c>
Shalimar Gonzales, Solid Ground <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f18e32ed9b&e=b80de0d97c>
Regina Malveaux, United Way of King County <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=15b9b126c2&e=b80de0d97c>
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City of Redmond Celebrates Successful Feed the Need Food Drive Thanks to Generous Community Support
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An estimated 3,826 pounds of food were collected and $1,079 was donated on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the City of Redmond’s Feed the Need food drive at the QFC at Bella Bottega. These donations
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s no-cost food market every month as food insecurity rises across the region.
Mayor Angela Birney led this effort and was supported by numerous volunteers, including City Councilmembers, commissioners, and city staff.
“Even in a thriving community like Redmond, many of our residents still struggle to put food on the table,” said Mayor Birney. “It is critical for us to take care of one another and
help our residents however we can. I’m grateful for those who came together to support and feed our community.”
The Redmond community showed its giving spirit at the drive, with donations flowing throughout the day. Exemplifying the generosity of the community was young Redmond resident Vedika
Nar, still in elementary school. While shopping with her parents, Nar chose to use her own birthday money to purchase food items to donate to Hopelink via Feed the Need. Nar’s compassion
for her neighbors shows that a difference can be made at any age.
Nearly 1,000 families live below the poverty level in Redmond. In 2024, Hopelink served more than 3,000 Redmond residents, more than 1 in 5 of them seniors. That number has increased
dramatically this year and, with recent reductions to SNAP benefits, is expected to continue growing. This past June, the Redmond Hopelink food bank distributed nearly 100,000 pounds
of food.
"Over the past year, we've seen visits to Hopelink Food Markets increase by 24%," said Melissa Pederson, Hopelink VP of Development, Marketing, & Communications. "As food insecurity
has risen across the region, we're so grateful to Mayor Birney, City Councilmembers, and City staff for raising awareness and support for our neighbors facing these challenges. Addressing
these issues takes a village and we've been amazed by the generosity of the Redmond community."
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HopeSource <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=4ffe021188&e=b80de0d97c> : Building Brighter Futures Through Affordable Housing in Ellensburg
Ellensburg is facing a growing shortage of affordable housing, making it harder for local workers, families, and individuals to find stable places to live. Pathways Place will help meet
this need by creating affordable, long-term homes right here in our community. With a safe and stable place to live, residents can keep jobs, pursue education, and become active members
of our vibrant community.
Project Facts:
* All units are designed as long-term housing; there will be no overnight shelter or sleep center on site.
* Pathways will serve 39 households earning 50% of the area median income (AMI) and 39 households earning 30% AMI, of which, 20 Permanent Supportive Housing units are set aside to support
individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness.
* 12 units will be set aside for Veterans and their families
* The property will offer a total of 78 units: a mix of 32 studios, 30 one-bedroom units, and 16 two-bedroom units.
* The complex will also feature a community clubhouse and an open courtyard for tenants to enjoy.
October 2025 Project Updates:
* The funding stack for this project is made up of federal, state, and local government and private investors.
* The project is anticipated to close in November, and construction will begin soon after.
* Currently the project is in preconstruction phase. State and Federal Environmental reviews are finished, and the permits are currently being processed by the City of Ellensburg. Groundbreaking
is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of this year. Pathways Place reflects a community commitment to ensuring Ellensburg remains a place where people of all income levels
can live and thrive.
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Food bank to cover Peninsula counties
Port Angeles location to distribute supplies
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State funding and federal food supplies will be distributed through the Port Angeles Food Bank rather than Olympic Community Action Programs.
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transitioned the state Department of Agriculture (WSDA) food assistance programs in Clallam and Jefferson counties to the Port Angeles Food Bank.
The programs — The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a federal program that provides food commodities, and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP), a state program that
provides money — represent about 98 percent of the food assistance programs that WSDA has in the two counties, OlyCAP program contract manager Erin Smith said.
“We have been the lead agency for the EFAP money in Clallam County since 2019,” Port Angeles Food Bank Executive Director Emily Dexter said. “OlyCAP managed that money for the Jefferson
County Food Bank Association. This whole time, OlyCAP has been the lead agency for TEFAP for both counties.”
With the Port Angeles Food Bank as the lead agency for the programs, funds and food will be distributed through it to the food banks and food pantries around Clallam and Jefferson counties.
“We always had a hard time finding the right staff and resources available to run a food bank,” Smith said. “But the Port Angeles Food Bank has its logistics down, they do really great
work. It just made sense to have one food bank covering both counties instead of two food banks with overlapping service areas.”
The transition was the right path to go down, OlyCAP Executive Director Holly Morgan said in a press release.
“We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and confident that PAFB will carry this work forward with the same commitment to equity and access,” Morgan said.
Customers of the food banks will not see any difference in service.
“Most of the people who get their groceries from a food bank aren’t really aware of where their food comes from, which is fine,” Dexter said. “It’s mostly an internal change and for
the people who work at the food banks and pantries.”
One difference is that the Jefferson County Food Bank Association will get funding from the state that it previously wasn’t getting, she said.
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Part of $11.7M WA homeless grant going to CAP, mediation center
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Following a discussion in July on whether to accept the award, the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to receive an $11.7 million Consolidated Homeless Grant
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and the Community Mediation Center.
CAP received just under $4.7 million to assist with housing stability for people experiencing homelessness, while the Community Mediation Center received $143,000 for its eviction prevention
program. Both are programs the county has funded in the past, said Gena James, deputy director of Health and Human Services.
The board did not discuss how it would allocate the remaining $6.9 million for this year, but James said other organizations that have received this grant funding in the past include
Community House on Broadway, the Emergency Support Shelter, Habitat for Humanity and Family Promise.
County Commissioner Rick Dahl said that while he does not agree with many aspects of how the state handles the grant, accepting it gives more opportunity for public input on how the
money is spent.
If the county did not accept the grant, the state would instead choose a local nonprofit to administer the funds. James said CAP is the most likely choice for that role.
Dahl previously argued that the county should refuse the grant, saying that spending money on programs to address homelessness will draw more homeless people to the county.
Lower Columbia Community Action Program
The Lower Columbia CAP sign in 2023. The county awarded Tuesday the Longview-based nonprofit nearly $4.7 million to help people with housing stability.
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Community Health Plan of Washington Awards $250K to Support Underserved Communities
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Apple Health (Medicaid), Medicare Advantage, and individual and family plans on the health exchange, this week announced the 2025 recipients of its $250,000 Community Investment Fund,
which will be distributed among 25 community-based organizations supporting underserved communities in Washington.
The unrestricted grants support organizations addressing significant health disparities and providing essential services such as housing, food, employment, and education, according to
a news release.
“Community-based organizations continue to play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of families and communities across Washington state,” Leanne Berge, CEO of Community
Health Plan of Washington and its parent organization, Community Health Network of Washington, said in a statement. “We deeply value our partnerships with these dedicated groups, whose
work is essential to improving the health of underserved communities. These grants are designed to strengthen the efforts of our community partners, ensuring they can continue delivering
critical services. These organizations remain pillars of their communities, demonstrating resilience and a deep commitment to helping Washingtonians achieve their best health."
Grant recipients and regions served include:
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* Northwest Immigrant Rights Project <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=dd9fa3e676&e=b80de0d97c> (Statewide)
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October Job Fair Hosted by Community Action Council & WorkSource
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More than two dozen local employers will be looking to hire at a job fair in East Wenatchee this month.
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, says his agency and WorkSource are partnering on the "Harvest Hustle Hiring Event" along with 25 area employers. Similar events have been held every six months over the last year.
The hiring event is from 10am to 2pm at WorkSource, located at 270 9th Street NE, across from East Wenatchee City Hall on Friday, October 10th.
Hiring managers from many of the area's top employers will be on hand to meet prospective employees. Here is a partial list of employers who plan to attend:
* Ambitions of Washington
* The Entrepreneurs Source
* Tree Top
* CVCH (Columbia Valley Community Health)
* CDCAC (Chelan Douglas Community Action Council)
* Confluence Health
* Chelan PUD
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Opportunity Council to hold gala for 60th anniversary
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A recent graduate of Opportunity Council's Economic Security for All program and their family. Opportunity Council will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, October
25.
Opportunity Council <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=37766bf010&e=b80de0d97c> is ringing in its 60th year of serving northwest Washington
with a gala to celebrate its work building equitable communities.
The gala will bring guests together for dinner, dancing and reflecting on the nonprofit’s history 5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25 at the Hotel Bellwether ballroom, 1 Bellwether
Way in Bellingham. The event is “festive formal,” with attendees encouraged to dress in their best cocktail and semi-formal wear.
Tickets cost $150 each or $1,250 for a table of 10. People who can’t attend but would like to support Opportunity Council may do so by making a donation or sponsoring a ticket for a
community member online.
Individual tickets will be sold through Friday, October 10.
Opportunity Council is a Bellingham-based nonprofit that serves Whatcom, Skagit, Island and San Juan counties through an array of programs, including employment services, utility and
rental assistance and help for veterans.
“As we approached our 60th anniversary of community action this year, we wanted to acknowledge this important milestone,” wrote Emily Martens, communications coordinator at Opportunity
Council, in an email to The Northern Light. “At Opportunity Council, we’re dedicated to helping people and building communities where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute,
and we couldn’t do it alone.”
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at our upcoming Anniversary Celebration on October 16th, 2025. As part of the evening, we’re hosting a silent auction to raise funds that support our mission of creating hope and opportunity
for low-income families in Kitsap County.
We are currently seeking donations of items, experiences, or gift certificates to feature in the auction. This is a wonderful opportunity for local businesses and community members to
showcase their generosity while making a direct impact in our community.
If you’d like to contribute, please contact us at marketing@kcr.org. Thank you for helping us make this milestone celebration unforgettable!
WAGAP Energy Assistance phone lines open Nov. 3
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Low-income senior events in Skamania and Klickitat counties start Oct. 23
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ck?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f824dd66fb&e=b80de0d97c> ) for low-income residents in Skamania and Klickitat counties who need assistance paying their heating bills. Executive Director
Jennifer Pauletto said the process was delayed by a month due to unexpected contract delays.
LIHEAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=df1c1a2058&e=b80de0d97c> is provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce. It
covers all types of heating, including propane, electric, gas, oil, coal, and wood. To qualify for this program, a participant household’s average monthly income must be at or below
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For those needing energy assistance in Skamania County, call 509-493-2662 extension 315 to put your name on the appointment waiting list. For those in Klickitat County, contact the Energy
Assistance Program at 509-493-2662 extension 202. A toll-free line is available to those in either county by calling (800) 755-1192 extension 202. The phone lines begin promptly at
8 a.m. on Nov. 3. Any calls received before that time will not be accepted for the appointment waiting list.
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New Sweet Tooth doughnut shop brings international flair to South Hill
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A Ukrainian refugee family soft launched their second business in Spokane this past month, celebrating doughnut shop Sweet Tooth’s official opening Oct. 1 with bunches of balloons out
front.
Marking the South Hill with its turquoise and white building – which used to house Brain Freeze Ice Cream – Sweet Tooth offers customers a variety of Ukrainian and French pastries, all
crafted same day.
Igor Yorke, who owns the business with his wife of 25 years Iryna, has studied pastrymaking extensively in France – flying over every couple of months for baking classes. Their doughnuts
are set apart from the average shop by the brioche dough, natural glaze and a quality frying oil.
“I learn all the time, everywhere, and I try to find the best what is this,” Yorke said. “I don’t want to say someone is not good, but you can smell on my box when is the doughnuts.
And smell any box, any doughnut shop and then compare.”
The husband and wife duo also own Cedar Coffee on Monroe, which has been a morning destination for locals since 2017.
“Despite having a mechanical engineering degree, Yorke said he has owned businesses all his life. In Donetsk, Ukraine, he owned a coffee shop before Russia invaded the area in 2014.”
““My parents landed in America in 2000,” Yorke said. “And after war started, when war started I decided to be with my family.”
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Honoring heritage, inspiring the future: Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
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, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx/Hispanic communities across our region and country. This observance also highlights the importance of representation,
connection, and belonging; values we strive to integrate into our workplace and service every day at Metro.
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,” reminds us that our stories are interconnected, honoring traditions passed down through generations while shaping what lies ahead. In her foreword, Organizational Health & Development
Manager Janine Anzalota reflects on what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her as a leader, the importance of representation, and how her own experiences living between cultures inspire
her commitment to fostering belonging at Metro.
Foreword from Janine Anzalota (she/her)
As a Metro leader, Hispanic Heritage Month holds deep meaning for me. I know how important it is for Hispanic, Latino and Latine/x staff to see themselves represented in leadership,
and I hope my presence helps show that these roles are within reach if that is the path they wish to pursue. Our community is vast and diverse, and the words we use to describe ourselves—Hispanic,
Latino, Latine or Latinx—are all valid. What unites us are the powerful contributions that people across our region have made to advance equity, justice and opportunity. Latino leaders
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and Casa Latina, which remain pillars in the fight for civil rights, immigrant rights, labor rights and culturally focused health care.
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The Nonprofit Fundamentals are designed to strengthen your organization’s performance and decision-making. Focusing on boards, finance, and legal compliance, you will leave these free
learning opportunities with tools, connections, and action steps to help you achieve your mission.
Boards in Gear
Covers: Connection to Cause, Responsibilities, Board Composition and Development, Board Operations, and Fundraising
* Shelton: Boards in Gear Workshop <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=7bde145f63&e=b80de0d97c> - Thursday, November 13, 2025, 10:30AM
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* Online: Winter Boards in Gear Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=191769da73&e=b80de0d97c> - Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:00PM
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* Online: Spring Boards in Gear Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=71c9e2cb1a&e=b80de0d97c> - Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:00AM
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Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Covers: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, IRS Form 990, Giving, and Oversight
* Online: Fall Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0dcf814f3e&e=b80de0d97c> - Thursday, October
30, 2025, 12:00PM - 2:00PM PT
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24, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM PT
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20, 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Let's Go Legal
Covers: State Law, Federal Law, Fundraising, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property
* Online: Fall Let's Go Legal Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b9286b4255&e=b80de0d97c> - Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 12:00PM
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Request for Applications: Washington State Diaper Program
Commerce is accepting applications from qualified organizations for grant funding to purchase and distribute diapers, wipes, and other essential baby products to families in need.
Priority will be given to providers serving or located in marginalized, low-income communities or communities of color. Priority will also be given to providers that help support racial
equity.
Grants and funding
Individual award amounts may vary based on proposed impact, geographic coverage and demonstrated need. Applications are limited to $125,000 each fiscal year or $250,000 total.
Applications are due Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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Government shutdown threatens WIC food aid program used by millions of families
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A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children across the U.S. will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown
ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say.
The $8 billion Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, also known as WIC, provides vouchers to buy infant formula as well as fresh fruits and vegetables,
low-fat milk and other healthy staples that are often out of financial reach for low-income households.
The shutdown, which began Wednesday, coincided with the beginning of a new fiscal year, meaning programs like WIC, which rely on annual infusions from the federal government, are nearly
out of money. Currently, the program is being kept afloat by an $150 million contingency fund, but experts say it could run dry quickly.
After that, states could step in to pay for the program and seek reimbursement when a budget finally passes, but not all states say they can afford to do so.
“We feel good about one to two weeks,” said Ali Hard, policy director for the National WIC Association. “After that, we are very worried.”
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40eb&id=8d0c32bf20&e=b80de0d97c> an alarming memo yesterday announcing that states have until November 1 to implement some of the most harmful cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) in decades. The new rules expand harsh time limits and work requirements on SNAP for adults up to age 65, including veterans, caregivers, parents of children 14 and older,
unhoused, and young adults aging out of foster care.
These are sweeping changes to the program, and state agencies need at least 12 to 18 months to implement them, but now they are being forced to rush major programmatic changes without
the needed information and support. All of this will lead to unnecessary chaos and confusion in the midst of widespread uncertainty, record inflation, and a government shutdown. The
last time these types of significant changes were made under the Fiscal Responsibility Act, states were given a clear implementation timeline, multiple rounds of technical guidance,
and flexibility to protect vulnerable residents.
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that were not set to expire until next year, will now terminate within 30 days.
Leaving agencies in the dark about how to comply while avoiding costly administrative errors comes at the same time USDA is reorganizing and planning to move and consolidate seven regional
offices into five hubs, further reducing states’ access to support and oversight.
Meanwhile, families are struggling more than ever. Food prices are 2.7 percent higher than last year, and the cost of housing, fuel, and child care continues to climb.
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The impossible choice: How immigration enforcement is affecting Pacific Northwest farmworker families
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The voice of farmworker activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juárez Zeferino is missing in Washington state these days.
For years, he was an advocate for farmworker rights, speaking on behalf of workers in English, Spanish, and Mixtec, an Indigenous language used in southern Mexico. Now, he continues
his fight from Guerrero, Mexico. On July 14, he requested voluntary departure from the United States after being detained for nearly four months at the Northwest ICE Processing Center
in Tacoma.
“The injustices that were happening to all the other detainees, that was part of the reason I made the decision to request voluntary departure,” Juárez Zeferino said in an interview
from Mexico.
He was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on March 25 in Skagit County while taking his partner to work in the tulip fields. He thought they were looking for
someone else. The agent asked him for his name and for his license. He gave his name and began searching for his license.
“I repeatedly asked him to explain why he had stopped me or to show me a warrant,” he said. “Everything happened so quickly that by the time I pulled my driver’s license out of my wallet
… I realized he had something in his hand that he pressed against my window. And immediately, the window shattered into pieces. And my partner started crying.”
Then he got out of the vehicle and was handcuffed before being taken to a Customs and Border Protection facility in Ferndale.
“They also detained two other people in Skagit. One of them was a construction worker who looked very familiar to me, and I asked them: ‘Hey, who are your relatives?’ He gave me the
names of his uncles, whom I recognize from the fields. Sometimes, without knowing it, we would go pick blueberries with his uncles, and he also recognized me from my organizing work
in the community.”
Juárez Zeferino was later transferred to the processing center in Tacoma. There he remained while his attorney fought to obtain his release. He was detained for not complying with ICE
orders during the traffic stop and because of a 2018 removal order, he said. He said he was following ICE’s orders during the stop.
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Permitting, ADUs and finding money among housing goals for coming WA legislative session
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Permanent supportive housing, eviction workarounds and financing for rural homes are among the topics Washington lawmakers could discuss next year to alleviate the state’s affordable
housing shortfall.
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ack/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8fb0dd8509&e=b80de0d97c> this week. The Trump administration reportedly wants to slash money for permanent housing by more than $2 billion and
put those dollars toward transitional housing assistance that has work or service requirements.
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banner year for progressive housing policy in 2025, they see more work to do. The 60-day legislative session begins in January.
One way that majority Democrats are looking to tackle this issue in the next legislative session is by barring cities and counties from denying permits for permanent supportive housing
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chamber’s floor this year amid pushback from cities. Lead sponsor Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, said he’s hopeful to find a compromise before the Legislature reconvenes.
Peterson noted that some cities and communities have a “kind of visceral” wariness toward allowing homeless shelters and emergency and supportive housing.
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APPA Provides Update on LIHEAP During Shutdown
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Staff for the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will not be available to provide programmatic support for the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and new LIHEAP grants will not be made during a government shutdown, according to recently released guidance released by the ACF.
During past government shutdowns, LIHEAP staff were designated as essential personnel, allowing the program to operate with little disruption.
APPA – by itself and in association with the National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) – is closely monitoring how this will affect LIHEAP-funded programs at the state
and local level.
According to ACF guidance, staff will continue to operate three programs, not including LIHEAP.
However, ACF does note that grant recipients can continue to use previously awarded grants.
NEUAC explains that this implies that LIHEAP grant recipients – i.e. states – may obligate carryover or reallotment funds and they will be reimbursed. NEUAC emphasized, however, that
it is unknown how long that process could take given federal furloughs.
Earlier this year, all employees within HHS’ Division of Energy Assistance, which previously administered LIHEAP, were terminated. So, it is possible that the remaining staff at ACF
now assigned to also work on LIHEAP will be working during the shutdown, APPA said.
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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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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!
2025 Quick Links:
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Your support truly makes an impact for those in our community who are facing barriers to achieving stability and joy!
Suggested donation is $150.
You can attend as an individual guest by registering for a single ticket below!
You can also register for the live stream and the link to watch live will be emailed to you on the day of the event.
2025 MSC Helps Luncheon
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Hopelink’s 30th Annual Reaching Out Celebration
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Join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Meydenbauer Center <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2ce2b2d88b&e=b80de0d97c> as we mark
the 30th anniversary of Hopelink’s signature event. This year, we're shifting from a luncheon to an evening celebration, but the heart of the program remains the same: an inspiring
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.
Be part of this unforgettable evening, register today <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=ab70fe6da2&e=b80de0d97c> and help us celebrate
30 years of impact.
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