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WSCAP Newsletter August 13, 2026
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National Water Quality Month is dedicated to making the most of the relatively small amount of fresh water we have, because having clean water is vital to our individual health, our
collective agricultural needs, and the needs of our environment.
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Washington Wildfire Emergency: Support and resources from the Department of Commerce
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impacting communities across the state. We are aware that some people have lost their homes, hearts are breaking and communities are rallying to support and rebuild. Many communities
are facing urgent needs. The Department of Commerce is committed to supporting people, communities, and partners through immediate response and long-term recovery efforts.
Are you or your household affected by the wildfires?
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in the current program year and live in one of the impacted counties, these agencies may be able to assist with:
* Energy and utility bills
* Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers
* Transportation, food, and other emergency needs
* Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency
* Weatherization and home repairs
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page, which has the option of machine translation, is available.
These are agencies serving wildfire‑impacted regions:
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Serves: Chelan and Douglas Counties
Phone: 509‑662‑6156
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* Northwest Community Action Center <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a1529b53cf&e=290850492e>
Serves: Yakima County, South
Phone: 509-865-7630
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Serves: Adams, Grant, Yakima North
Phone: 509-248-6751
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Serves: Okanogan County
Phone: 509‑422‑4041
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Serves: Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln and Pend Oreille Counties
Phone: 509-684-8421
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Serves: Spokane County
Phone: 509‑456‑7627
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Seattle light rail station swaps parking lot for affordable housing
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There’s no better sign that a project supports transit over driving than the disappearance of a parking lot.
For the unofficial park-and-ride at Seattle’s Mount Baker Station — with fewer than 100 spots near the busy crossroads of Rainier Avenue South and Martin Luther King Jr. Way South —
that’s exactly what’s happening. Fencing is up around the lot, and workers are clearing the way for the construction of hundreds of subsidized, affordable and transit-oriented residences.
With the demolition of not just the surface lot, but also an old University of Washington laundry facility, a long-awaited development led by El Centro de la Raza <https://wapartnership.us4.list-mana
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for the purpose of building homes for people at risk of being priced out of the region.
Like much of the nation, Seattle is in desperate need of more affordable housing. While the city was credited <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=ede
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The Mount Baker project aims to help, especially those who need it the most.
““The primary reason (people will live here) isn’t because it’s right next to light rail,” Maestas said, noting that El Centro owns and manages similar housing near Beacon Hill Station.
“It’s because they need access to affordable housing. Then they realize how convenient it is and think, ‘Wow, this is awesome to have right outside the door.'””
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Rural Resources: SAILS
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Dementia affects millions of individuals and families across the country. More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, and nearly 13 million Americans
provide unpaid care for someone living with dementia.
SAILS is helping raise awareness, share resources, and support brain health in our communities. Small steps today can make a difference tomorrow.
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Senior & Independent Living Services
Rural Resources Community Action <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a0b8aff27a&e=290850492e> provides an array of support services
that help individuals remain living independently, in their community, for as long as possible. These services are available to older individuals (60+), younger individuals (18+) with
disabilities as well as those who provide care.
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📣'YouthBuild' grant brings $2 million to young adults in Yakima📣
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in Yakima, expanding education and career opportunities for young adults ages 16 to 24.
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the grant as the program continued into its four-month planning process.
CEO Anthony Peterson said the program began with 60 spots and had grown to serve 87 students. He explained that the goal was to help young adults become contributing members of society,
pointing to the staffing behind the effort.
“We have the qualified instructors, qualified program managers and qualified staff to ensure that we are transitioning youth who are out of school into job training and career programs,”
Peterson said.
OIC said the program addressed barriers facing young adults in the Yakima community. The program offered educational support such as a GED and trade skills training.
Peterson said the training also included hands-on building work and other career tracks.
“We build two affordable homes throughout the three-year programmatic period. There are two different cohorts that participate in those two builds. We also have the logistics and warehouse
training programs that we partner in tandem with our agriculture career focus,” Peterson said.
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Back2Basics fills backpacks for students
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checked off their back-to-school lists: a backpack filled with the supplies they need.
The Back2Basics school-supply drive is accepting signups through Aug. 24 for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in the Oak Harbor and Coupeville school districts seeking supplies.
The drive is also adapting how it collects donations. After Opportunity Council could not use its usual Walmart fundraising partnership this year, organizers have turned to an Amazon
wish list, monetary donations and community drop-off sites.
The program has been helping local students for about 26 years, according to Jay Rios, lead for Opportunity Council’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program. Back2Basics is
open to any student from kindergarten through high school, regardless of household income. It focuses mainly on offering supplies for Coupeville and Oak Harbor School District students
because the South End has its own similar program, Rios said.
Last year, Back2Basics school-supply drive provided more than 200 backpacks filled with supplies. This year, nearly 100 students had already registered with two weeks remaining in the
sign-up period.
Community members can donate backpacks and school supplies at eight listed locations, purchase requested items through the Amazon wish list or make a monetary contribution.
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For the Record
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the state.
For the Record is about making space for the knowledge that already lives in our communities. Your experiences, priorities, ideas, and hopes tell a fuller story about what is working,
what needs to change, and what a stronger future can look like.
When you share your perspective, you are adding your voice to a collective record that can help inform programs, resources, and policy across Washington. This is not about speaking for
communities. It is about making sure communities have the opportunity to speak for themselves. What do you want decision-makers to understand about your community? Share your experience
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Hopelink Neighborhood Fair
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We’re still smiling about this year’s Hopelink <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b652d81427&e=290850492e> Neighborhood Fair!
Held July 24 as part of City of Redmond, Washington -Government <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=67b93f5550&e=290850492e> Derby
Days, the event brought hundreds of neighbors together at our Redmond Center for an afternoon of music, performances, local food, activities, and summer fun. With live performances,
kids’ activities, hot dogs from SEA DAWGS Hot Dogs <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=6b8fa80a3f&e=290850492e> , and a special appearance
by the Mariner Moose, there was plenty to enjoy while learning about our programs, services, and shared impact.
We’re grateful to the volunteers, sponsors, performers, and community partners who helped make the day such a success. Thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make it a memorable
afternoon. We hope to see everyone again next year!
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Community Action of Skagit County <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0a0d403349&e=290850492e> ’s Energy Assistance Team at DSHS
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Our Energy team will be at the Mount Vernon DSHS in August serving applicants for PSE Help and CNG Cares Assistance (Cascade Natural Gas). We'll be there:
- Last Week of August: Monday, August 24 & Friday, August 28
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Washington workers—you could get up to $1,255 with the Working Families Tax Credit!
Eligibility depends on income and family size. Check if you qualify here: https://bit.ly/40hGnaO <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=84102c2180&e=290
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Washington Workers: You could get up to $1,255 with the Working Families Tax Credit!.
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Neighborhood House: 2026 Diaper Drive
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The Need
Right now, families in our home visiting and early learning programs are running out of diapers before the month is out. This September, the outside funding that’s supported this program
is set to run out entirely, and without help, we won’t be able to keep providing diapers at all. Your gift helps close that gap before it opens.
Diapers are one of the most requested and hardest to access, basic needs among the families we serve. They aren’t covered by SNAP or WIC, and many families face real barriers just getting
to a diaper bank: no transportation, multiple young children to bring along, and limited stock once they arrive.
The shelf is empty. The need isn’t.
Finding a Way
Fadumo Gutale, one of our staff members, remembers the day a home visitor called her with an urgent problem: a family she worked with was completely out of diapers.
Fadumo started reaching out to everyone she could think of, hoping someone had diapers to donate. No one did.
Rather than give up, Fadumo reached out to our supply team, who found a way to place an emergency order. Within days, diapers were in the family’s hands.
“This experience reminded me how essential diapers are for many of the families we serve,” Fadumo said. “Diapers are one of the most common and urgent needs we see, yet they can be difficult
to access when families are already facing financial hardship.”
Stories like this are exactly why this drive exists: so that the next time a family runs out, we don’t have to scramble to find a way to help. We already have one.
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NEW TOOL FOR FINDING SHELTER, HOUSING RESOURCES
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Welcome to Resource Wire for August 5 – 12, 2026!
If you need help with housing or emergency shelter, there are literally hundreds of programs you could turn to in King County. But which one is right for you? The King County Regional
Homelessness Authority has launched a new database to help you understand what’s available – although you’ll still want to call 211 or visit a Regional Access Point to get connected
with those services. Read on to learn more, plus find free job training, legal help, and more!
WHAT: The King County Regional Homelessness Authority has launched a new database to help people find a wide variety of housing resources, including emergency shelters, day centers,
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includes an interactive map of more than 400 programs and allows users to filter services according to their needs.
Important: The Regional Services Database does not show whether space is available at any of the listed resources or how to access them. People currently experiencing homelessness should
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Whatcom Asset Building Coalition’s Food & Meal Guide
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It’s summertime, and you should be able to enjoy it without worrying about where to get the food you need every day. Whatcom Asset Building Coalition’s Food & Meal Guide now tells you
everywhere you can get meals this summer, including spots where kids 18 and under can find free meals while on school break. Check it out at whatcomabc.org/food-guide <https://wapartnership.us4.list
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OlyCAP, Community in Action
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For 60 years, OlyCAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=002f5192e4&e=290850492e> has been helping neighbors through life's toughest
moments.
A family facing eviction. A veteran searching for stable housing. Someone finding hope after experiencing homelessness.
These stories are different, but they all have one thing in common: a community that cares.
When you give to OlyCAP, you're investing in local people and local solutions. Your support helps provide housing services, early childhood education, emergency assistance, and programs
that strengthen Clallam and Jefferson counties every day.
No gift is too small. Together, we can help more of our neighbors find stability, opportunity, and hope. Donate today <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40e
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hiring for several positions across our organization. If you're looking for an opportunity to put your skills to work in support of our programs and the communities we serve, we'd love
to hear from you.
Current openings include:
• Grants & Development Coordinator
• Support Services Counselor
• IT Software Specialist
• Weatherization Auditor/Inspector
• Weatherization & Home Repair Manager
• Career Counselor
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apply online.
SNAP Financial Access: Homebuyer Education Class
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our upcoming Homebuyer Education Class Wednesday, August 19 and Thursday, August 20, 5:30 pm - 8 pm at Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., Spokane. Learn the homebuying process,
explore first-time buyer programs, and build the confidence you need to become a homeowner. Advance registration required. No translation services or childcare available. Children under
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Solid Ground: Day of Service 2026
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There’s nothing quite like rolling up your sleeves and working alongside neighbors who care about building a stronger, more connected community.
Join us, Friday, August 21, 9am-12pm, for Solid Ground <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=24da394bb6&e=290850492e> ’s 3rd annual Day
of Service – a morning of hands-on projects rooted in care, connection, and collective action. Volunteers will support one of the three project sites described below.
Whether you’re volunteering with family, friends, coworkers, or on your own, you’ll help care for the places and programs that support our community every day.
Bring your community! Change is built by many hands. Invite your friends, family members, coworkers, or neighbors to join you for a morning of service and connection. Together, we can
help build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
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OCCAC: Veterans Social
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Calling All Veterans!
Join us for our Veterans Social on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Okanogan County Community Action Council!
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it, implement it consistently, and measure its impact? Explores strategies for identifying your intervention, measuring outcomes, and using results to strengthen practice. Wednesday,
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Weatherization and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are essential resources that help Washington families maintain safe, healthy, and affordable homes. LIHEAP provides
critical assistance with energy costs, helping households avoid utility shutoffs and maintain dependable heating and cooling, while weatherization creates longer-term savings by improving
the energy efficiency, safety, and comfort of homes. Together, these programs strengthen housing stability, reduce household energy burdens, and allow families with limited incomes
to direct more of their resources toward other basic needs.
Delivered locally through Community Action Agencies <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=59c6b45484&e=290850492e> and community partners,
these programs connect residents with trusted organizations that understand the unique needs of their communities. By investing in energy assistance and weatherization, Washington is
investing in healthier homes, stronger communities, and greater economic stability for households across the state.
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WSCAP LEARNING CENTER
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WSCAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=7cbd4b44a9&e=290850492e> provides a free, on-demand (accepted by Commerce as ROMA alternative)
course series called CAP Infinity Suite through our LMS: learn.wapartnership.org
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Any CAP staff member can request an account on the LMS through their organizational email.
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2. Click the "Knowledge Base" tab
3. Click "Enroll in the WSCAP Learning Center"
4. Follow the prompts and complete the information to create your account
5. Click on a course to begin your training!
If you have any questions email us at info@wapartnership.org.
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How Head Start changes could impact WA families, providers
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Head Start, the country’s early childhood education program, is once again facing federal changes that could leave more than 14,000 children in Washington and their families without
much-needed services.
“This is their latest creative strategy, which is to gut it from the inside,” said Joel Ryan, the executive director at the Washington State Head Start and Early Childhood Education
and Assistance Program.
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children and their families are served, a reduction in administrative funding, and the elimination of staffing requirements, along with dozens of other changes that experts say would
fundamentally change how the program functions and ultimately reduce the program to a shell of its current version.
“Childcare providers serving low-income families across the state and country are already stretched thin, as the industry operates on notoriously thin margins — meaning Head Start teachers
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“Historically, the program has generally enjoyed bipartisan support. But under President Donald Trump’s second administration, Head Start has faced intense scrutiny and frequent, disruptive
regulatory and funding changes. While the program is protected because it’s a federal act, one way to limit its efficacy is through funding and rule changes.“
In Washington, 81 Head Start programs across the state provide free services for some of the most vulnerable families aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty. According to the Children’s
Equity Project <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=dd6434e20f&e=290850492e> at Arizona State University, for every $1 of investment
in high quality early childhood education, communities reap anywhere from $4 to $10. These societal savings occur through students’ increased educational attainment and employment which
in turn creates a larger tax base, with fewer dollars spent on remedial education.
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The FY 2026 NOFO is Vacated
So, as you have probably seen by now, the District Court of Rhode Island issued summary judgment in our lawsuit against HUD regarding the FY 2026 NOFO. Although the Court declined to
issue a permanent injunction (which we’ve come to expect), the FY 2026 NOFO itself and its deadlines are vacated in full.
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This means that HUD cannot move forward with the drastic changes in the NOFO, including the set-aside (described by the Court as “colossal”) that would have forced communities to transition
programs away from evidence-based permanent housing solutions en masse. More importantly, it means that at least 97,000 formerly homeless people will continue to know the safety and
stability of a home.
This process has been confusing for us all, and we cannot say with certainty what HUD’s next move will be. What we can tell you is that we are urging HUD to acknowledge the Court’s decision
by expeditiously communicating that the CoC Program Competition can no longer move forward so each of you can have some reprieve from the chaos of the last year and a half.
That said, we are grateful for everyone’s patience and hard work during these difficult times. We pledge that the Alliance will always be responsive to the needs of our members and people
experiencing homelessness everywhere. Communities across this nation — in states both red and blue — rely on the federal government to support smart, strategic, lawful, and evidence-based
funding opportunities to support their efforts to end homelessness. This is HUD’s responsibility. This decision further reinforces that this administration has repeatedly failed to
meet that responsibility.
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Youth homelessness prevention starts long before a young person loses their home
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Youth homelessness doesn’t begin when a young person enters a shelter. It begins much earlier.
Family instability, school disruptions and justice involvement are among the warning signs that emerge when young people are already interacting unsuccessfully with public systems. Over
the past decade, Washington state has shifted its approach from crisis response to prevention. Washington leads by example with its Housing Stability for Youth in Courts (H-SYNC) <https://wapartners
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lesson about youth homelessness.
Why Washington changed its approach
The state’s approach shifted around 2015 when community advocates and young people with lived experience noticed patterns emerging where youth homelessness was showing up across multiple
systems such as education, child welfare, juvenile justice and behavioral health. At that time, there was no office or position in the government responsible for youth homelessness
and no single, reliable data source. Conversations around the crisis grew louder as advocates began looking at ways to fill the gap with new policies.
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permanent connections, education and employment, and social and emotional well-being.
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Washington households continue to face food insecurity, survey finds
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Washington households are grappling with the sustained pressure of rising prices, strained food budgets and growing uncertainty about federal food assistance programs, according to the
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survey, a partnership between Washington State University, the University of Washington, and Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), gathered responses from 5,717 Washington
households between March and April 2026.
WAFOOD has tracked food security, food assistance use and economic well-being among Washington households since 2020. While WAFOOD is designed to provide detailed insights into the experiences
of households facing food insecurity rather than to estimate statewide prevalence, the data offer a uniquely detailed picture of how Washington families are faring.
“An increasing number of people are experiencing financial stress,” said Shawna Beese, an assistant professor of rural health promotion in WSU Extension and a collaborator in the survey.
“It’s not just lower income families feeling these stressors. People are feeling food stress across the spectrum and at higher levels.”
* “ Nearly all WAFOOD6 households (90 percent) reported that prices in their area increased in the past month, and a similar share expressed concern about future price increases. Among
food-insecure respondents, 69 percent said they had reduced the quantity or quality of food they ate to cope with rising costs, a sign that food inflation is not merely an economic
concern but a direct threat to health and nutrition.
* The expenses most commonly reported as hard to afford were utilities, food and housing, reflecting the reality that food insecurity does not exist in isolation from broader financial
stress. Food insecurity was experienced at all income levels in the WAFOOD6 sample: among households earning $75,000–$150,000, 25 percent were food insecure and 26 percent used at least
one type of food assistance in the past month.”
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Safe Food Coalition Urges Congress to Reverse Freeze on FDA Traceability Funding
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CFA joined members of the Safe Food Coalition today in urging congressional leaders to eliminate an appropriations rider that prevents the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from implementing
traceability requirements for high-risk foods, including leafy greens, until July of 2028. Compliance with the FDA traceability requirements would facilitate faster and more effective
investigations of foodborne illness outbreaks like the ongoing epidemic of Cyclosporiasis infections, which has now caused nearly 30,000 illnesses and two deaths.
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Join TCC for a South King County Rural Transportation Advocacy 101 Workshop!
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* Date: August 20th
* Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
* Location: Muckleshoot Community Center
* Address: 17432 SE 392nd St, Auburn WA 98092
Every piece of our streets, trails, and transit takes advocacy. Whether it’s a crosswalk, sidewalk, or bus stop, someone asked for it to be there. This workshop is designed for people
who live or work in South King County or have a direct connection to this region. Come learn about rural transportation advocacy and practice skills to help support your community’s
access to safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation.
You’ll hear from a panel of local transportation and community leaders. Then, we’ll learn about different advocacy skills, such as how to give effective testimony, and practice together.
Lunch will be provided, along with opportunities to connect and network with fellow community advocates throughout the workshop.
The event is free and open to all. We welcome requests for accommodations and assistance with transportation to the event. Please contact Heather Clark, Hopelink’s Program Manager of
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NCAP ANNUAL CONVENTION 2026
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LOCATION
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AGENDA
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ABOUT THE EVENT
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and human services providers play a vital role in strengthening families and communities. As trusted leaders, they bring together professional expertise,
lived experience, and a shared commitment to expanding opportunity.
The National Community Action Partnership’s Annual Convention convenes these changemakers to spark new ideas, highlight effective practices, and navigate an evolving policy landscape.
It’s not just a gathering—it’s a space for connection, learning, and forward momentum.
Participants leave with practical strategies, relevant training, and fresh insights to enhance their work—from supporting whole-family economic mobility to building stronger community
partnerships.
When families are supported, communities grow stronger. The convention equips providers to open doors to stability, increase access to opportunity, and help families build a more secure
future—together.
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NCRC To Host Reinvest Washington, a Regional Summit for Community Development Leaders
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host Reinvest Washington in Tacoma on September 22, 2026. The summit will bring together advocates, lenders, developers, philanthropy,
public sector, nonprofit leaders and community development practitioners for practical conversations grounded in what people and organizations are experiencing across the state.
Communities in Washington are navigating rising housing costs, displacement pressures and uneven access to capital while also advancing new approaches to homeownership, networking, wealth-building
and locally rooted development. From the urban cores of Tacoma and Seattle to the smaller enclaves of rural and Tribal communities, leaders are building partnerships, testing new ideas
and working to ensure economic growth reaches more people and places.
Conversations will explore how communities can expand housing opportunities without deepening displacement, strengthen homeownership and wealth-building, improve access to capital and
community investment, support locally rooted development and entrepreneurship, sustain community-led organizations and development systems and build partnerships that create broader
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HopeSource - Save The Date: Be A Hero 2026
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This special evening supports HopeSource programs serving Upper Kittitas County, helping local families access housing support, food, transportation, and more. We’re incredibly grateful
for a community that continues to show up for one another, and we can’t wait to gather together for an evening of great food, connection, and meaningful impact.
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Byrd Barr Place's 2026 Gala, Legacy In Motion, Unity: Rooted. Rising. Revolution
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This annual celebration is more than an event. It is a moment to honor the generations of community members, advocates, and leaders whose vision continues to move us forward. Together,
we will reflect on the legacy that grounds us, celebrate the power of community, and look toward the future we are building side by side.
Join us on October 10, 2026 for an evening of connection, inspiration, and collective impact. Save the date today. More event details, including ticket information, will be shared soon.
Early Bird Tickets will be available soon.
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The MSC <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=184c1efc30&e=290850492e> Helps Luncheon is more than a meal.
Join us and be inspired to create help, hope, and change in our community. This year we are excited to welcome Garry Gilliam, visionary leader and former Seattle Seahawk, as our keynote
speaker. We will also honor a community member with the Help, Hope Change Award and hear from a client who was helped by MSC.
Details
* Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
* Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
* Location: Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003
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critical awareness and support for our work while celebrating the journeys that connect us.
This year's program will feature powerful stories from individuals who have turned to Hopelink in times of need, along with a deeper look at our unique approach to helping people build
stability and opportunity.
We're also honored to welcome keynote speaker Rick Steves, whose lifelong commitment to broadening perspectives, strengthening communities, and
supporting meaningful change reflects the spirit of Hopelink's mission. Together, we'll explore how our shared journeys—and our willingness to show up for one another—create lasting
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Join us for an unforgettable evening of community, inspiration, and generosity.
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Nonprofit Risk Management Center's 2026 Risk Summit
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The Nonprofit Risk Management Center, an NCAP endorsed vendor, has opened registration for its 2026 Risk Summit! This premier educational event will bring together nonprofit leaders
and professionals to explore emerging risks, practical solutions, and forward‑thinking strategies. Attendees will participate in timely educational sessions, meaningful peer‑to‑peer
learning, and ample opportunities for in‑person networking.
Topics that will be covered in conference workshop sessions include:
* Enterprise Risk Management
* Risk Program Maturity
* Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of AI
* Scenario Planning
* High-Impact, Budget-Friendly Cybersecurity Strategies
* Crisis Management
* Risk Appetite in Mission-Driven Organizations
* Building a Strong, Risk-Aware Culture
* Navigating the Challenging Insurance Marketplace
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SAVE THE DATE: NCAF 2027 Washington Conference
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2027 CAPLAW National Training Conference
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Our conference brings together leaders of Community Action Agencies and other grant-funded organizations across the country to navigate the legal and governance challenges they face
as they deliver essential services in their communities. Learn from attorneys, accountants, network leaders, as well as your peers to increase your organizational capacity for effectiveness
and accountability. Walk away from this conference with essential skills and knowledge to apply to the important work you do each day.
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