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WSCAP Newsletter November 20, 2025
Due to the holiday our next WSCAP Newsletter will publish Thursday, Dec. 4
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HUNGER & HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS WEEK
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Volunteer. Donate. Educate.
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After the Shutdown: What Everyone Needs to Know About the Upcoming NOFO
Last night, the Senate passed a short-term Continuing Resolution that funds the government through January, allowing the government to re-open and ending a record-long shutdown. We are
deeply disappointed to report that the bill does not include the provision that would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award eligible Continuum
of Care (CoC) Program renewals for 12 months. This bill will now go to the House, which is expected to vote as early as Wednesday afternoon.
“Here is what we’re expecting
* Major funding delays. The Alliance anticipates that the application due date for a new CoC Program NOFO will be no sooner than the end of January 2026. That means decisions about awards
won’t be made until June at the earliest. With approximately one-third of all current CoC Program awards expiring between January and June 2026, these programs will run out of funds
even if they are renewed. This will result in unpaid rent and a significant reduction in services; homelessness in every community will increase once current grants run out of funds.
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, HUD plans to institute a 30% cap on the amount of funding that can be requested for permanent housing—including Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Re-Housing. This will force
CoCs to reallocate funding from existing permanent housing projects in order to create new projects, with preference for new Transitional Housing and new Supportive Services Only projects
for street outreach.
* Changes in award process. The Alliance anticipates significant adjustments to funding tiers. Tier 1 will likely be significantly reduced so that a large majority of funding will be
subject to CoC score. For reference, in FY2024, Tier 1 was equal to 90% of a CoC’s funding while Tier 2 was equal to only 10%, reflective of the longstanding priority given by HUD and
Congress to renewal funding.
* Penalties for organizations not aligned with administration priorities. The Alliance anticipates that HUD will take a more stringent review of organizations that currently receive
CoC Program funding, with penalties for any current or past activities associated with harm reduction practices, the facilitation or promotion of racial preferences, and/or failure
to acknowledge the “sex binary in humans.” Penalties could include anything from reduction in points to outright rejection of specific projects.
* Sweeping changes to policy priorities and scoring criteria. All indications from HUD and the Administration point to the strong likelihood that HUD will be using the scoring criteria
to immediately prioritize funding to CoCs and organizations that align with the July 24, 2025 Executive Order <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=66
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, the Administration and HUD have overtly signaled their intention to redirect funds. The Alliance anticipates that in addition to new CoC scoring criteria and project threshold requirements,
HUD may use the Solo Applicant process to award funds outside of the CoC application process.”
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Spotlight: County Report Card
The Data and Performance Unit published an updated and redesigned version of the Washington State Homelessness System Performance County Report Card <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/c
lick?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=bdcf1621fa&e=b80de0d97c> . New in this version are population estimates from the Snapshot of Homelessness Report, allowing for a better understanding
of the additional work required to support everyone experiencing homelessness or housing instability in Washington. Understanding the data lets us have more informed conversations about
reducing homelessness and closing service delivery gaps.
The County Report Card is a reporting dashboard published annually that shows high-level system performance information by county. It uses data from the Annual County Expenditure Report
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How can I use this report? You can include this dashboard as a reference in funding application processes as appropriate and during conversations about technical assistance, local planning,
and system performance.
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Uplift Local: Federal shutdown spurred coordinated local response to food shortages
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Food banks, churches and community organizations across the Gorge stepped up quickly to help families who have been affected by the recent loss or delay of federal support to buy food.
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,” Martha McInnes, Director for North Central Public Health District covering Wasco and Sherman counties, told Uplift Local.
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listing places to get food, transportation assistance, and ways for people not directly affected to help. Information is in both English and Spanish.
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, which operates food banks in Skamania and Klickitat counties, saw a rising demand for its services — including many first-time visitors.
“Not only are we seeing brand new households,” Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto said, “we are also seeing those who haven’t reached out for help in a long time.”
WAGAP is collaborating with other local organizations — including Columbia Gorge Food Bank, FISH Food Bank, the Gorge Food Security Coalition and more than 65 community members — to
find creative ways to fill the gap, including directing people to food banks on either side of the river.
“We came together … to talk about creative ways to support the community in this time of need,” Pauletto said. “I’ve had conversations with local health departments who are concerned
about WIC continuing past November and we are encouraging households to access the food bank in this time of need.”
But even with cooperation, Pauletto said the scale of need is overwhelming, noting that the rush to fill disrupted federal funding affected other programs.
“We will struggle to meet the needs of households who can’t afford to cover the costs to heat their homes,” she said, noting that WAGAP’s energy assistance program is also under strain.”
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Spokane SNAP relaunches 'Cuisine for Clients' to support families facing food insecurity
Community members can donate the cost of a meal, which SNAP uses to purchase food from small businesses. Meals are then distributed to local families in need.
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has relaunched "Cuisine for Clients," a community-powered initiative that aims to support local restaurants in providing meals for families and seniors who are facing food insecurity.
Originally launched during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuisine for Clients was created to support small businesses and help local families. With rising food costs, SNAP is bringing
the effort back to meet the growing needs of the community.
“During the pandemic, we saw how Cuisine for Clients brought people together around a shared purpose,” said Tanya Gibson, SNAP’s acting director of community food security. “It allowed
us to invest directly in local restaurants while getting wholesome meals into the hands of neighbors who needed them most.”
Through the program, community members can donate the cost of a meal, which SNAP uses to purchase food from small businesses. The meals are then distributed through pre-selected community
locations, such as SNAP’s affordable housing properties and partner agencies that serve neighbors in need.
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Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center
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The Community Action Council has been delivering weekly donations to us from Costco, supplementing our lunch program.
This month’s Director’s Message is going to look a little different than usual. Typically, I share updates about past and upcoming events at the Senior Center. But with Thanksgiving
upon us — and following our recent Big Giving Week — I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to the many individuals, businesses and organizations that keep us going
strong.
These generous folks show up for us time and again, often behind the scenes, and many of our members may not even realize how much they do. So, in the spirit of gratitude and with a
desire to spotlight their efforts, let the thanks begin!
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everyone involved with the Community Action Council are simply amazing. They are kind, generous and always ready to lend a hand when needed. They are also the reason we receive weekly
Costco donations, which make a big difference for our lunch program. We are incredibly thankful for their ongoing support and their inspiring commitment to the community.
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SNAP uncertainty, bureaucratic whiplash spark fear of the unknown
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“The unknown creates the fear factor — should I pay rent or utilities, or hold back to buy food for my family until I know?” That’s the anxiety plaguing people at The Cove since federal
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP) were suspended at the beginning of November, Cove Executive Director Glenn Schmekel said. “Food moves to the top priority.”
It’s been a week and a half of whiplash for people who rely on SNAP to help purchase groceries. Money for payments was declared unavailable because of the federal government shutdown,
then ordered by a judge to be paid immediately, and then in limbo again after Pres. Trump appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, which put the judge’s order on hold.
Meanwhile, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson announced last week that hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians began receiving their overdue food assistance and that benefits due the first
week of November had been paid in full. More than 9,000 people in Okanogan County — and close to a million in the state — receive SNAP benefits (also known as food stamps). Washington
joined the lawsuit, arguing that suspending the benefits was unlawful.
Ferguson also directed an extra $2.2 million per week to aid the state’s food banks, but that translates into just $31,000 a week for Okanogan County’s nine food pantries, according
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What the data says about food stamps in the U.S.
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expanded work requirements for SNAP, tightened eligibility rules, imposed new cost-sharing obligations on states and made other changes to the program. The Congressional Budget Office
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But the 43-day shutdown created further challenges for the program, which helps nearly 42 million Americans put food on the table. While October benefits were paid in full and on time,
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ack/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b1722c29b6&e=b80de0d97c> funds SNAP through September 2026, the end of the current fiscal year.
Here’s a closer look at the food stamp program, based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (whose Food and Nutrition Service administers SNAP), the Census Bureau and other
sources.
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WSCAP 2026 Legislative Priorities
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Businesses Step Into The Ring For The Great Food Fight On The Palouse
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The bell has rung! It’s time for The Great Food Fight on the Palouse! Community Action Center (CAC) <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=6be2c11d40&e=
b80de0d97c> is inviting businesses across Whitman County and neighboring communities to join forces in a friendly, high-impact food drive competition running November 12 through December
10, 2025. The business or organization that collects the most pounds will be crowned the champion!
Business registration is open November 12–19, and CAC will begin accepting food donations November 19–December 10.
Participating businesses will collect nonperishable food donations for CAC’s Community Food Bank, which serves hundreds of families across the Palouse each month, including more than
400 children between July and October 2025 alone.
“With food assistance funding shrinking, we’re seeing more local families needing help than ever before,” said Elora Irby, Community Outreach Assistant with Community Action Center.
“The Great Food Fight gives businesses a fun, meaningful way to make a difference right here at home.”
“Together, we can ensure no one in our community faces hunger this season.
Community Action Center strengthens communities by addressing poverty across the Palouse. CAC’s Community Food Bank provides nutritious food and essential support to families throughout
the region.”
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Pullman law enforcement hosting food drive
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The Pullman and Washington State University police departments are competing in a “Battle of the Badges” community food drive to benefit local food banks starting this week.
People can drop off their food at the PPD lobby on 260 SE Kamiaken St., or at the WSU PD lobby on 2201 Grimes Way.
The food drive is underway and runs through Dec. 6. The West Side Food Pantry in Moscow, the Community Action Center <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb
&id=19278b5f8d&e=b80de0d97c> in Pullman, Pullman Child Welfare and Pullman Schools Pantry Program will benefit from the event.
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Celebrating Leadership & Philanthropy in Our Valley
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’s inaugural Art of Giving event, an inspiring celebration of generosity, service, and community leadership across the Yakima Valley.
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, was honored as a Next Gen Leader for his commitment to uplifting communities, expanding opportunities for youth and families, and inspiring a culture of giving throughout our region.
Anthony’s leadership reflects the heart of OIC’s mission, and this recognition highlights the meaningful impact made possible when community, compassion, and purpose come together.
Thank you to the Yakima Valley Community Foundation for shining a light on local changemakers and for creating a space to celebrate philanthropy in action.
When community becomes family
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Every morning when he wakes up, the first thing 3-year-old Sai’chaun does is scramble down the stairs of his mother’s townhouse and race to the window to see if his two best friends
– Bobby, 4, and Laila, 3 – are up yet.
The two families living at Solid Ground’ <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=3253da6d1d&e=b80de0d97c> s Sand Point Housing share a front
porch and are often mistaken for one big family – which they are, in all the ways that matter. When the kids aren’t racing around the playground on tricycles and Power Wheels just feet
from their homes, they eat meals and ride the school bus together.
“Our kids are inseparable,” says Heaven McDowell, Sai’chaun’s mother. “They literally wake up asking about each other. They have to say good night every night.”
Lashaye “Shay” Perkins, Bobby and Laila’s mom, says, “There’s nothing we don’t do together. They have the tightest, closest bond ever. I just love how close they are.”
Residents have access to a range of services – including case management, behavioral health care, youth development programs, and peer support groups – but many say the community of
neighbors at Sand Point is just as important.
Neighbors look after each other’s kids, help get them to appointments, and look out for resources they can all use. “I don’t have anyone else walking me through this,” says Heaven, who
like Shay is a single mother. “But if I need to step away for a moment to take a deep breath, here comes Shay to pick up where I left off.”
Heaven and Shay followed very different journeys to Sand Point, but they’ve both experienced trauma and loss that left them raising their young children largely on their own. Shay moved
to Sand Point four years ago after she escaped an abusive relationship only to find herself living in a car with a small child and another on the way. Heaven, who had lived at Sand
Point as a child, saw Shay occasionally over the years while visiting her mother.
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“One Step at a Time”: Anthony Beato on Recovery, Hope, and Building a Future
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When Anthony Beato shares his story, it’s not to gain sympathy—it’s to remind others that hope is real and that recovery is possible. With over three years of sobriety under his belt,
Anthony is focused not just on healing himself, but on giving back to the community that helped him rebuild his life.
From Rock Bottom to Rebuilding
“I’ve been in sobriety for about three years now,” Anthony says. “Before that… I never had a problem with addiction until I was about 36.” He had a steady job, two young daughters, and
a fairly typical life —until drug use spiraled out of control. “I had always drank and smoked marijuana socially, but then I started hanging out with the wrong people and I started
using meth. I spiraled out of control, basically. My wife kicked me out… I was homeless. I ended up at the homeless camp. I ended up in jail.”
That low point eventually led to a year in prison and work release in Spokane. It was painful—but it was also pivotal.
“Being around certain people in a certain environment, there was no way I was going to be able to [get sober]. And I really didn’t have any plans to stop either,” Anthony said. “Being
incarcerated was a big part of me being able to get sober.”
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in Colville, Anthony began putting the pieces of his life back together. “I’m so close to seeing my little girls. I’m going back to school now. I have a part-time job cleaning Airbnbs.
I was able to get my license back,” he said. In a rural area where resources are limited, he’s deeply grateful for the connections that guided him forward.
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Spread joy and kindness this holiday season
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The holidays are almost here!
Help us spread joy and kindness this holiday season through one or more of the options below!
Gifts for Kids: We are collecting gifts for all ages of children, from infants to teens, residing at William J. Wood Veterans House and MSC’s family shelter. Ideas for gifts include
headphones/earbuds, board or card games for all ages, books for all ages, STEM kits, sports equipment, arts and craft supplies, and interactive/educational toys. If you prefer to shop
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* Grocery Store and Gas Gift Cards: We are collecting grocery store gift cards so families can make their own traditional holiday meal as well as gas cards so people can get around this
holiday season to work or to see family.
* Gifts of Comfort: We are also collecting gifts of much needed care and hygiene items for our residents and for the folks we serve who are unhoused this holiday season. Any of the items
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all hope for during the holidays!
* Make a cash donation to support MSC programs and double your impact!
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WA 98003. All donations through December 15 will be matched up to $20,000!
* 2025 Holiday Food Distribution Dates
MSC's Redondo Heights Bank will be providing holiday food in addition to a household's regular food distribution during their regularly scheduled appointment.
* Winter Holiday Distribution: Tuesday, December 16, Wednesday, December 17, Thursday, December 18
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Snohomish County Shines Green in Support of Operation Green Light for Veterans
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Various locations around the Drewel building on the Snohomish County campus in Everett are illuminated in green today as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans—a nationwide initiative
led by counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
Now in its fifth year, Operation Green Light is expected to draw participation from counties across the nation.
Counties play a critical role in serving veterans, including helping former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability, and compensation benefits each
year along with providing additional supports to thousands of individuals transitioning into civilian life annually.
Counties and residents nationwide are sharing their participation on social media using the hashtag #OperationGreenLight.
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“Snohomish County is proud to stand with our veterans and their families. Illuminating our buildings with green lights is a simple but powerful way to recognize our county’s gratitude
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, Mary Jane Brell Vujovic.
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Clark County seeks applicants for Community Action Advisory Board
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e0d97c> , a volunteer group that helps guide local funding and services for low-income residents. Applications are due by Friday, Nov. 21.
The openings include one low-income representative from District 4 and three community representatives from Districts 1, 3 and 4. New members will begin three-year terms on Jan. 1, 2026,
ending Dec. 31, 2028, with the possibility of reappointment for up to two additional terms, a Clark County news release stated.
The 15-member Community Action Advisory Board advises local government on funding for housing, basic needs and self-sufficiency programs. Members also advocate for services that support
families and individuals in need at the local, state and federal levels.
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Okanogan PUD responds to state audit with improvements
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A recent state audit of the Okanogan County Public Utility District (PUD) regarding a Washington law intended to make ratepayers aware of the availability of financial assistance found
the PUD had significantly improved outreach to those in need.
The previous audit from 2021 resulted in a finding because of the significant discrepancy between the PUD’s and the state’s calculations of the number of low-income ratepayers eligible
for help.
“Under CETA, all utilities are supposed to estimate the amount of energy assistance used in their service area, said Thomas Bernard, program manager for energy compliance audits with
the Washington State Auditor. The auditors acknowledged that CETA was new and complex and that many utilities are still getting used to the requirements, he said.”
“CETA doesn’t require utilities to provide financial help, but simply directs them to let people know help is available. The PUD outlines its assistance programs on its website. Programs
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c4f&e=b80de0d97c> , The Cove, and the Colville Tribes; payment plans; and Project Help, which solicits donations from other ratepayers to assist those in need.
The auditors had a constructive discussion with PUD staff and the district now knows how to use the data and intends to work with Commerce, Bernard said.”
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Support Local Families with Pacific Power’s Project HELP
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Pacific Power is stepping up to support local communities this winter by launching a matching donation initiative to help neighbors stay warm. The company announced that for every dollar
contributed to Project HELP, it will match with an additional $2.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP TODAY
Customers receiving their Pacific Power bills by mail will find a Project HELP contribution envelope included in their November statements. For those who prefer to pay bills electronically,
donations can still be made by sending a check or enrolling in a fixed donation program. The program allows customers to automatically donate any amount starting at $1 per month, which
will be included in their monthly bills. And, like one-time contributions, fixed donations are also eligible for the 2-for-1 Pacific Power matching offer.
CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE OR JUST USE YOUR ENVELOPE
To enroll in the fixed donation program, customers can call Pacific Power at 1-888-221-7070 or visit their website at pacificpower.net.
All donations are potentially tax-deductible and will be forwarded to Project HELP, which operates in the Walla Walla, Yakima, and Grandview areas through The Salvation Army, as well
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. These organizations will verify eligibility and allocate funds to families within the same county as the donors.
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Blue Mountain Action Council opens energy assistance program
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home energy assistance program in Walla Walla County.
Alongside the program, the organization also released a new screening process, according to a news release.
The assistance program provides aid toward energy bill payments for households making under 50% of the federal poverty limit. Priority is given to seniors, veterans, disabled adults
and households with children under the age of 5.
To learn more about eligibility, call 509-529-2685. For those eligible, appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
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MultiFamily Weatherization
Webinar Recordings Now Available!
NCAP’s six-part Multifamily Weatherization Virtual Training Series concluded last week. More than 284 Weatherization and Community Action professionals from 42 states registered for
the series. Industry and network experts provided participants with step-by-step guidance on entering the multi-family space, or improving cost-effectiveness in an existing program.
Attendees learned how to engage organizational leadership, examine fiscal and operational needs, and navigate program requirements.
The recordings for these sessions are available below.
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NCAP hopes to provide this training again in the future. If you would like to discuss multi-family Weatherization challenges in your area, contact kjohnson@communityactionpartnership.com.
We would be happy to meet with you, provide information, or develop a no-cost technical assistance plan tailored to your needs.
Washington Statewide Community Needs Assessment
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For the Record is a bold, community-centered effort to listen, document, and act on the needs and experiences of people across Washington State. Led by Byrd Barr Place <https://wapartnership.us4.list
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and grassroots organizations to uncover the issues affecting everyday life in our communities—especially among those historically left out of the data.
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Age and Dementia Survey
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Washington state is taking meaningful steps to become more age- and dementia-friendly — and we need your help to ensure every voice is heard.
DSHS is partnering with the Department of Health and Health Care Authority to gather input from older adults through the Age- and Dementia-Friendly Washington Survey <https://wapartnership.us4.list-m
anage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=089505afc9&e=b80de0d97c> . The survey is live now and will be available until December 7.
Insights from this survey will guide how we plan for more inclusive, supportive communities where people of all ages can thrive. It’s part of Washington’s participation in the AARP Network
of Age-Friendly States and Communities and Dementia Friendly America.
You can support the effort in two ways. Take the survey yourself (link above) and encourage others across Washington to take it as well. If you know individuals 60 or older, or adults
living with a disability, encourage them to complete the survey.
For more ways to share information about the survey, you are welcome to use the Survey Outreach Toolkit, available in English and 8 other languages. Go to this link - Services for older
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Delayed ownership deepens Native housing crisis
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Advocates and lawmakers are pushing for reform to ensure more than 300 Native families finally gain homeownership promised through a state-managed federal housing program.
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to help Native tenants become homeowners had failed its mission, state officials deflected blame but acknowledged the program’s shortcomings and the need for new policies as lawmakers
demanded answers and critics decried the findings as another example of broken promises to Native peoples.
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that has left hundreds of eligible homes from completing the transfer process to Native ownership on the heels of the audit, which revealed a two decades-long absence of policies, oversight
and guidance, compounded by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s failure to enforce its own agreements with Native housing authorities.
Reserve accounts — obscure financial tools that were supposed to help tenants eventually buy their homes — were also understood differently by all parties.
The state housing commission is responsible for managing the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit’s Eventual Tenant Ownership program in Washington through agreements with tribal housing
authorities. Advocates say the program holds life-changing potential by creating pathways for generational wealth building and housing security through home ownership among Native tenants
who complete the 15-year compliance period.
The audit determined that 135 homes were eligible for ownership by 2023 through LIHTC Eventual Tenant Ownership. According to documents obtained by Underscore + ICT, the actual number
of homes was 160 and none had been conveyed or transferred and sold.
As of this year, there are now 301 eligible homes for ownership.
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Building Stronger Systems, Stronger Families: Whole Family Approach Webinar Series
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This Whole Family Approach (WFA) webinar series aims to inspire, equip, and connect Community Action Agencies who are driving transformational changes through this approach. This 4-part
webinar series will highlight real-world implementation strategies, celebrate the progression of several members of our Regional Advanced Community of Practice and foster a learning
community rooted in continuous learning and shared purpose. Together, we’ll explore what’s possible when we center families, align systems, and commit to building pathways to economic
mobility and well-being, one connection at a time, through a Whole Family Approach.
Join us for part four, Reimagining Possibility: What WFA Can Become on Wednesday, December 17.
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CRP Community Newsletter
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In the coming weeks, the Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) will be launching three funding opportunities. Commerce is taking a regional approach to CRP funding. For every grant program,
there will be only one grantee selected per region. Interested applicants may apply for multiple opportunities or regions.
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Upcoming grant programs
Community-based organizations, by-and-for organizations, tribes and others who meet the qualifications are eligible for grants from Commerce. Each specific grant opportunity will include
more information about eligible organizations and qualifications when it is released.
Please note that these grants are not for individuals. They are for organizations who will be running programs to serve individuals. Once Commerce contracts with organizations to provide
individual services, we will list all grantees on CRP's funding opportunities page.
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Immigration Subcabinet Community Listening Sessions
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You are formally invited to a series of virtual listening sessions for the Governor’s Immigration Subcabinet created by Executive Order 25-09. These listening sessions are co-hosted
by the:
* Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs;
* Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs;
* Washington State LGBTQ Commission;
* Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment;
* Washington State Department of Services for the Blind; and
* Washington State Office of Equity.
Kindly share this email with the attached flyers with your networks. If you have any questions, please email subcabinet@equity.wa.gov. Please use the links below to register. Content
will be the same for all three sessions. ASL, Spanish, and Arabic interpreters, and CART have been confirmed for all sessions.
* Listening Session 2: November 20, 2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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* Listening Session 3: November 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00pm
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Unable to attend?
Complete the Immigration Subcabinet Community Feedback Survey any time before November 24, 2025, and sign up for the Subcabinet Support Newsletter by subscribing to Office of Equity
email updates.
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How to Help Families Prepare for Immigration Raids and Other Enforcement Actions
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ick?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0aae5d8b4b&e=b80de0d97c> . We have also compiled this spreadsheet <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=48d557e9b0&e
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e5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d91b245f36&e=b80de0d97c> and this toolkit of resources on how to help families prepare for possible deportation <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3ce
e5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=337b17c50d&e=b80de0d97c> . Both are provided by the Children Thrive Action Network, which CLASP co-founded.
L <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0601469995&e=b80de0d97c> earn more HERE <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda81
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2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book
2025 State Trends in Child Well-Being
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What's in the 2025 Data Book
KIDS COUNT indicators capture what children and youth need most across four domains:
1. Economic Well-Being;
2. Education;
3. Health; and
4. Family and Community.
Each domain includes four indicators for a total of 16.
Because state policies play a critical role in shaping children's lives, a child's future success often depends on where they grow up.
2025 Trends: Progress and Persistent Gaps
This year’s Data Book tells a mixed story — steady progress in some areas, setbacks in others and opportunities to do better for kids and families.
Since 2019, seven of the 16 key indicators have improved, six have worsened and three have stayed the same. Bright spots include:
* reductions in child poverty and the number of children living in high-poverty areas;
* fewer teen births;
* more children with health insurance;
* increases in secure parental employment and parental education; and
* a rise in on-time high school graduation.
Some of these trends reflect years of progress. Others highlight the resilience of children and families after the COVID-19 pandemic and the success of strong policies that provided
support during that time.
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EOC is a Federal TRIO program funded by the Department of Education and managed by Metropolitan Development Council (MDC). This program helps guide individuals obtain their GED, High
School diploma and/or college degree. In this unprecedented time, we are able to provide different platforms via virtual means, including Zoom, Teams, phone and e-mail to provide direct
services to our current and potential participants.
Register HERE <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=64042c5a18&e=b80de0d97c>
Seattle Cranksgiving 2025 is November 22 + More ways to support community food security with your wallet and your bike
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The 16th Annual Seattle Cranksgiving is November 22, but it could be unlike any that came before it. Join us for a day of fun, bikes and community support! Anyone with a bike and a way
to carry some food can join for a bike ride scavenger hunt to buy food to donate to four local food banks: Rainier Valley Food Bank <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5b
bda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0307fecda4&e=b80de0d97c> , Byrd Barr Place <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a7d3c576bb&e=b80de0d97c> , U District
Food Bank <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0b38285809&e=b80de0d97c> and, for the first time, White Center Food Bank <https://wapartnership.us4.l
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Cranksgiving is an alleycat ride challenging you and a team of up to four people to bike to as many grocery sellers on our secret list within the time limit, buying items our partner
food banks have requested along the way. You score points for each location visited, each item type donated as well as some silly additional challenges. After dropping off donations,
riders are invited to join us for an afterparty at Central Cinema <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=47bba7d285&e=b80de0d97c> . It’s
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&e=b80de0d97c> by hauling more than two tons of donations (4,210 pounds) all by bike.
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to host Seattle Cranksgiving 2025. The event is free to register, but expect to spend at least $40 on groceries (or more if you are able). Pre-registration is not required, but RSVP
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Invite your friends!
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WAP Workforce Technical Assistance Drop-In Office Hours
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 11:00 PT
Join IREC, along with NCAP and other national partners, for WAP Workforce Technical Assistance Drop-In Office Hours! These sessions will take place on the third Wednesday of each month.
This is an open, supportive space where WAP agency staff can ask questions, get advice, find resources, and connect with peers. Hosted by staff and subject matter experts from IREC,
NASCSP, and NCAP, these sessions are designed for agency staff working in weatherization, including HR, communications, marketing, community engagement, outreach, recruitment, or program
management.
Whether you’re looking for support with job descriptions, hiring, retention, raising awareness, storytelling strategies, or guidance on community outreach and recruitment, this is the
place to be. You’ll also have the chance to help shape the development of new tools, templates, and resources based on your real-world agency needs. Drop by to learn, share, and make
the most of these valuable workforce development sessions!
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Commerce WorkFirst needs your feedback!
Commerce’s WorkFirst <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d72e1b2536&e=b80de0d97c> team is preparing grant funding for state fiscal
year 2028, and we need you! For this upcoming funding cycle, we are focused on making the application process easier and building a more equitable Washington for everyone. Come learn
about our programs and help shape a fair, accessible funding process.
These sessions are for community-based organizations that provide intensive case management, employment services, and job skills training. These sessions will provide basic information
about the programs. We will ask for feedback from attendees about application processes.
These sessions are informational only and separate from the RFP itself. Our goal is to help prospective providers understand what the WorkFirst program entails and what is involved with
a contract with Commerce WorkFirst.
How to get involved
Join us to learn more about our program and upcoming grant opportunities for providers in Washington. We have a combination of virtual and in-person options depending on your needs.
* December 12, 2025 – Centralia – 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT
* January 15, 2025 – Virtual – 9 a.m. to Noon PT
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Julia Rowland, Program Manager, or Natasha Laitila, Contract Manager. For more information about programs, visit the WorkFirst
Commerce <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a91cde9725&e=b80de0d97c> website.
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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
* Online: Winter Boards in Gear Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f3f2a6acff&e=b80de0d97c> - Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 3:00PM
- 5:00PM PT
* Online: Spring Boards in Gear Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b2ea9562c7&e=b80de0d97c> - Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:00AM
- 12:00PM PT
Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
Covers: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, IRS Form 990, Giving, and Oversight
* Online: Winter Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=004425b7df&e=b80de0d97c> - Tuesday, February
24, 2026, 3:00PM - 5:00PM PT
* Online: Spring Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=10eae9c97e&e=b80de0d97c> - Wednesday, May
20, 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Let's Go Legal
Covers: State Law, Federal Law, Fundraising, Employment Law, and Intellectual Property
* Online: Winter Let's Go Legal Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=ebcccae099&e=b80de0d97c> - Thursday, March 19, 2026, 3:00PM
- 5:00PM PT
* Online: Spring Let's Go Legal Webinar <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a509dcc851&e=b80de0d97c> - Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00AM
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2026 Unsung Hero Award Nominations Now Open!
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The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is now accepting Unsung Hero Award nominations for 2026!
Do you know a parent, caregiver, guardian, or community member you’d like to recognize? Send us your nomination <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=e
8c1a222c7&e=b80de0d97c> to strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov. <mailto:strengtheningfamilies@dcyf.wa.gov>
Nominations must be received by Jan. 6, 2026. Nomination forms <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=46c0d9f281&e=b80de0d97c> are available
in English, Spanish, and Somali.
Twenty-eight new Unsung Hero Award recipients (one for each day of the month) will be honored at an in-person “Parent Recognition Month” dinner event in February.
Since 2011, nearly 400 parents and caregivers across Washington have received the Unsung Hero award.
Please share this message with your Washington networks. DCYF appreciates your ongoing support. Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.
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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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2026 Management & Leadership Training Conference
Orlando, Florida | January 28th – 30th (Pre-Con: Jan. 27th)
Join us for our 2026 Management & Leadership Training Conference (MLTC), taking place January 28th – 30th in Orlando, Florida!
ABOUT THE EVENT
NCAP’s Management and Leadership Training Conference (MLTC) is designed for both current and aspiring leaders in Community Action and human services. The 2026 MLTC will offer immersive
training sessions, dynamic roundtable discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or preparing to take that next step into management, MLTC
will equip you with the tools and insights to lead with confidence and impact.
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PRELIMINARY AGENDA
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and session tracks we’re offering.
LOCATION
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1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
REGISRATION RATES
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Per our cancellation policy, cancellation requests received in writing to registration@communityactionpartnership.com by 5pm ET Friday, January 9 will incur a $130 cancellation fee.
Refund requests after this time will not be accepted. No-shows will be required to pay the full registration fee.
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Announcing the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness
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The Alliance is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce4
0eb&id=1d8b9544c7&e=b80de0d97c> , taking place from March 2 – March 4, 2026 in San Diego, CA
The summit will bring together a diverse group of movement leaders working to end homelessness, who each play a vital role in shaping systems, policies, practices, and narratives.
This moment calls for bold, values-driven leadership that centers housing justice, lived expertise, and cross-sector collaboration.
We are at a critical juncture. Rising housing insecurity, shifting political landscapes, uncertain funding environments, and deep community needs demand an urgent, unified response.
The summit will explore:
* What do leaders need to meet this moment?
* What does this moment need from leaders?
In contrast to previous conferences, this Summit will be a smaller convening of leaders across the homelessness system. A track-focused agenda will allow for targeted content and peer
connection that explores each leader’s unique challenges and opportunities for meeting the moment.
Review the agenda <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=44fc88de16&e=b80de0d97c> and leadership role descriptions <https://wapartnership.us4.list-mana
ge.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=4dde086b2e&e=b80de0d97c> to determine which track is best for you.
Please note that you must register with a track selection. We know that many summit attendees will fit into multiple leadership tracks; however, changes to an attendee’s track choice
after registration are subject to availability and may not be possible. Please carefully consider your track selection before submitting your registration.
We hope you will consider attending the 2026 Leadership Summit on Ending Homelessness!
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Looking Ahead to the 2026 CAPLAW National Training Conference
We recognize that the Community Action Network is facing a challenging period, and we also understand the importance of looking ahead and planning for the future. With that in mind,
please save the date for our 2026 National Training Conference in Phoenix, AZ. Come ready to connect, learn, and be inspired—then head home energized and ready to put your new insights
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Main conference
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Early Bird Registration: $750
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