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WSCAP Newsletter September 17, 2024
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1964 - 2024
We are Washington's Poverty Fighting Network
Today is National Voter Registration Day
Register to vote in Washington
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* Online registration deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024
* Register by mail deadline: Must be received by Monday, October 28, 2024
* In person registration deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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A Heartfelt Message From Hopelink
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Hopelink’ <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8b89957191&e=fa97a7921d> s Chief Executive
Officer Geoff Crump, who died on Thursday, Sept. 5. Geoff was an extraordinary community leader, a devoted friend to many, and a loving husband and father. We ask for privacy and respect
for his family and loved ones as our community grieves this tremendous loss.
Geoff worked within the Washington Community Action Network for his entire career, dedicating over 20 years to ending poverty in our region. From his Boy Scout days to his appointment
as Hopelink’s CEO this April, Geoff was driven to serve his community – and he did so valiantly. Geoff began his career with Hopelink in 2004 as a Rural Connections Program Manager,
later returning as COO in 2015 before he was appointed interim and then permanent CEO in 2024.
With his leadership, Hopelink was able to create new departments and program innovations that reached hundreds of thousands of people who utilized the agency’s services to gain stability
and build skills to exit poverty. He was an ever-humble, singular changemaker. He was a fierce advocate for his staff and cared deeply for their wellbeing. He was a steady, stalwart
partner to leaders and organizations across the region – and nationwide – who shared his passion for building healthy, thriving communities.
But most of all, he was a proud husband to his wife Natalie and father to their daughters Lucille and Eleanor. He often shared the joy his family brought him with his coworkers, sending
Teams chats and emails with pictures from family vacations, gymnastics lessons, or when the tooth fairy came. The Crump family have been important members of our Hopelink community
for years and will always be so. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Crump family and his friends.
We’ll miss his presence deeply. We’ll miss his humor, his laugh, his favorite grey North Face jackets and Doc Martens, his steadiness, his guidance, and his friendship. We’ll miss his
never-ending determination to support our neighbors and end poverty. Hopelink won’t be the same without him.
His determination and unyielding faith in the Hopelink community will live on. We can hear him saying his signature, “Let’s shove off,” and throwing up a peace sign as we march forward
with the mission he carried out so resolutely. He will always remain in our hearts.
Geoff, we can never thank you enough. We’ll miss you so much.
With deep care,
All of us at Hopelink
The Hopelink Board of Directors has appointed Chief Operating Officer Meghan Altimore as Interim CEO. All Hopelink services will continue while Hopelink provides grief support for its
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Almost 700,000 WA households receive $200 credit on their electric bills
Proceeds from the state’s controversial cap-and-invest law covered the tab. An initiative to repeal the climate law will be voted on in November.
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Nearly 700,000 Washington households received a $200 credit on their electricity bills in recent weeks – one of the state’s most visible investments to date under a climate law that
is now in the hands of voters.
State Department of Commerce officials estimated 685,113 low- and moderate-income households got the one-time credit as of Thursday, roughly 10,000 more than predicted when Gov. Jay
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“We embraced technology and new solutions to ensure the funds reached as many households as possible, with minimal effort required from them,” Deputy Assistant Director Cheryl Chan Hardee
wrote in an email. “Given the short timeframe, we were able to impact countless families, and that’s what makes this accomplishment truly special.”
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, a network of 30 Community Action Agencies serving low-income individuals and families across the state, kept close watch on the program to ensure credits reached those in economic
need.
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the group will be seeking robust data on “how widespread utility participation was throughout the state and whether there were any potential geographic gaps for access to the credits.”’
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Hundreds lose out on $200 energy credit after Spokane Valley utility rejects state program
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Mike Varallo had thought he found a way to pay for the next four to five months of his electricity bill without dipping into his limited funds.
After the Spokane Valley resident suffered a health scare last summer, he and his wife had to rely on their Social Security payments to get by.
So when he learned that he qualified for a state-funded $200 credit to help lower- to middle-income residents pay their power bill, he applied, hopeful to relieve some of the financial
burden on his household.
Across Washington state, hundreds of thousands of lower-income households have received the credit, enough to completely pay for months of electricity in some cases. Avista alone was
provided enough state funds to provide the credit to 52,500 households.
“Varallo, however, was not able to receive the same benefit. His power provider, Spokane Valley utility Modern Electric Water Company, declined to take part in the program that could
have helped 1,800 of its fixed- and lower-income customers.
Modern is one of only six utilities that declined to take part, including three headquartered in Idaho with limited service area in Washington, and its customers had by far the most
to lose, passing up on nearly four times as many credits as the other five utilities combined.
At the top of the member-owned utility’s website, Varallo believes he found the reason Modern declined to take part: political opposition to the program that funds the credits.”
“In an ominously designed article featured at the top of the utility’s homepage on the Internet, government relations and communications manager Chelsea Martin details “What Washington
Won’t Tell You…10 Astonishing Facts About Gov. Inslee’s Climate Commitment Act.”’
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OlyCAP’s new executive director sets priority of fiscal operations
Morgan to lead agency after coming from Easterseals Washington
Olympic Community Action Programs <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=af67b8fcc4&e=fa97a7921d> has hired Holly Morgan as its executive
director.
Brought on in late July, Morgan introduced herself to the Board of Jefferson County Commissioners on Monday.
“OlyCAP was without leadership for several months,” Morgan said. “That was both at an executive level and at a fiscal lead level. So, there’s quite a few things that just need to be
firmed up. I worked immediately to bring in an outsourced organization to manage our fiscal leadership. Our finances are so incredibly complex with all of the different funding sources
and reporting requirements, and all of that stuff.
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First Year Reflections from Dr. Angela Griffin
Dr. Angela and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell at the National Community Action Partnership Annual Conference in Seattle.
As I reflect on my first year as CEO of Byrd Barr Place <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=58933dd850&e=fa97a7921d> , my heart is full
of gratitude. This year has been transformative — shaped by relationship building, passionately learning, and robustly planning for the future. Our mission, deeply rooted in the legacy
of those who united in 1964 to combat poverty and racism in Seattle’s Central District, continues to drive our efforts toward an equitable future for all Washingtonians.
“Because of society’s biased systems and skewed governmental policies, the inequality gap continues to grow, with the top fifth of Seattle’s population receiving 53% of the income and
the bottom fifth just 2%. <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=00142a3dfd&e=fa97a7921d> At the same time, demand for Byrd Barr Place’s
essential services — food, shelter, and energy assistance — has grown. On our heaviest days in the market, we now serve 300 households, whereas previously we served 140 households daily.
We’ve also seen clients needing more than just food, but access to toiletries, baby care items, and help with budgeting.”
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Byrd Barr Place: Blueprint for change
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More than $75,000 in car repairs have been a lifeline for homeless residents in Kitsap
Vinsent David and his wife, Patricia Sorenson, were sleeping in the Kitsap Rescue Mission's temporary homeless shelter at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion in 2020, with their truck parked in
the shelter parking lot for extra storage space.
When the truck started to fall into disrepair, shelter staff gave them a number for Anton Preisinger, the founding director of Northwest Hospitality. He might be able to help.
Their radiator was rusting and needed a replacement, along with a new water pump and a fixup on their heater. All together, the repairs would cost them $700 or more - a sum they didn't
have, but needed in order to maintain their vehicle should their shelter situation become unstable.
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New coalition targets vape use in Washington
“If this is not something directly targeted to children, I don’t know what is.”
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Alice Smith, 18, tried to quit vaping for almost two years. The headaches, whole body shakes, blurry vision and a feeling that her whole body was about to shut down made it hard.
Now she is in her senior year of high school, but spent the morning of Sept. 11 speaking up against the flavored nicotine that has become increasingly popular among children and teens
in recent years.
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5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2a0e5c8b79&e=fa97a7921d> at their Federal Way location, 1607 S. 341st Pl.
“Estela Ortega, executive director of El Centro de la Raza, added that for “far too long the tobacco industry has preyed on communities of color, ensnaring them in addiction.”
One alarming statistic she shared was that one in eight high school students in the Latino community are current users of some form of tobacco products.”
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Host sites are vital to AmeriCorps! Become a Host site and make an impact in your community today!
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Host sites are vital to AmeriCorps, providing the essential environment and structure for members to learn and grow within their communities. Through their service, members gain valuable
professional, educational, and personal benefits, creating a lasting impact on both themselves and the communities they serve. Interested in becoming a host site and making a difference?
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Resource Wire details job opportunities,
community resources and more in King County
Resource Wire is an up-to-date source for news and updates about community resources and opportunities for folks living on low incomes in Seattle and King County. It is published every
Wednesday by Solid Ground. It is distributed for free to everyone who signs up on its subscription list, and posted to the blog section of Solid Ground’s website <https://wapartnership.us4.list-mana
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Direct Service staff will find the listings relevant to their clients. And community members can sign up to get Resource Wire directly, so they know where to find job opportunities,
legal aid, etc.
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wellness fairs, legal aid with Seattle warrants and tickets, seminars for community members on employment and landlord law, free medical care, job openings and more.
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Learn at Lunch: Affordable Housing Urgent Repair Fund
Join the Housing Development Consortium (HDC), Washington State Department of Commerce, and Representative Emily Alvarado for a virtual webinar on October 1, 12-1:30pm, about a new funding
opportunity available with the Affordable Housing Urgent Repair Fund.
This $5 million funding source, made possible by the 2024 Supplemental Capital Budget, is designated for nonrecurring repair projects to address urgent needs in affordable housing. It
will cover insurance deductibles incurred to repair units or buildings, the abatement of potentially hazardous materials, and safety-related structural improvements.
Permanent supportive housing and multifamily affordable housing projects in the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) portfolio are eligible for funding.
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Differences Between Poverty Measures May Reflect Differences in Housing Costs or Noncash Benefits Across States
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The national official poverty rate (11.1%) was lower than the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) (12.9%) in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s report, Poverty in the United
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However, an analysis of 3-year averages of poverty rates by states shows the SPM rate was lower than the official rate in 32 states.
SPM rates may be higher in some states for several reasons, from differences in housing costs and homeownership rates to higher taxes or medical expenses.
The two poverty measures provide distinct indicators of U.S. economic well-being.
The SPM broadens the official poverty measure by accounting for government programs designed to assist low-income families that are not included in the official poverty measure while
also including federal and state taxes and necessary expenses.
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Poverty Increased in 2023 as Prices Rose and Pandemic Aid Programs Expired
More faced hardship in the United States last year, the Census Bureau said, as inflation and the end of subsidies outweighed higher incomes.
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The nation’s poverty rate rose last year even as incomes improved, the government reported on Tuesday, reflecting higher prices and the expiration of the last pandemic relief programs.
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When it comes to racial & gender disparities in wages & access to housing, the data are clear: women – particularly Black and Latina women – earn less than their male counterparts and
face more difficulties affording rental housing.
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How Much Do You Need to Earn to Afford a Modest Apartment in Your State?
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Rent is eating up a greater share of tenants’ income in almost every state
Arizona and Nevada had the biggest spikes in renters paying 30% or more of their income on housing from 2019 to 2023.
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There were 21 states where a majority of tenant households spent 30% or more of their incomes on rent and utilities last year, compared with just seven states in 2019.
Nationwide, about 22 million renters are shouldering that percentage. Anyone paying more than 30% is considered “cost burdened,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and may struggle to pay for other necessities, such as food, clothing, transportation and medical care.
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Councilmember Zahilay proposes $1B for middle-income public housing
The plan would use bonds to fund the development of “workforce” housing in King County for people earning 50%-120% of area median income.
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You probably don’t need to be convinced that housing is too expensive in Seattle and King County. But the numbers put a fine point on it.
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$1 million, far out of reach for most residents. Renting isn’t so affordable either. Fair-market rent on a “modest” two-bedroom rental is $2,645 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/clic
k?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=bb9a34470f&e=fa97a7921d> , according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A household needs to earn more than $105,000 a year to
afford that without being considered cost-burdened.
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Promise of Medicaid funding to plug homelessness budgets unmet in Washington
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A plan to boost homelessness funding while lowering public health care spending has fallen short of expectations.
In 2018, Washington became one of the first states to pay for homelessness services with Medicaid, a federal health care program for low-income people. It’s part of a newer concept gaining
momentum nationally that addressing housing needs is a cost-effective way to care for people’s health.
Many in the homelessness sector believe federal funding is the only realistic way to pay the full cost of the homelessness crisis, especially with local government budgets tightening.
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Vancouver nonprofit’s trash removal program helps people experiencing homelessness find work
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Since 2017, the Vancouver, Washington, nonprofit Share has been operating a program that removes roughly 20 tons of trash each month from homeless encampments, parks and other sites
in the city. As reported by The Columbian <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=49ca07ad2c&e=fa97a7921d> , the Talkin’ Trash <https://wapartnership.us
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improve efficiency and safety for its work crew.
But perhaps the biggest impact the program is having is in the lives of the workers it hires, all of whom are either currently experiencing homelessness or transitioning out of it.
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Seattle nonprofit says effort to repeal Climate Commitment Act would eliminate new food donation sources
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Under the Climate Commitment Act, the state taxes polluters and uses revenues to cut greenhouse gas emissions. I-2117 supporters say it won’t make a difference in emissions, though,
and is driving up the cost of living in Washington.
But the non-profit Food Lifeline is joining the fight to keep it in place. Food Lifeline directs surplus food to people instead of sending it to landfills, which emit the climate-warming
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At the end of August, residents of Othello lined up outside the Othello Christian Church, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Second Harvest and the Othello Food Bank. The distribution of
free food, a vital service for this small rural community, wouldn’t begin until 10 a.m. But by then, the line of cars wrapped around the church, a clear indicator of the ongoing challenge
of food insecurity in the area.
Second Harvest, a nonprofit organization supporting food banks across 21 counties in Eastern Washington and five counties in North Idaho, has been a critical partner for Othello. Teaming
up with the Othello Food Bank and local volunteers, Second Harvest distributes free produce to families in need. The regular food distributions have become a lifeline for many in this
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Snohomish
Reentry
Fair
Mark your calendar for the Snohomish Reentry Fair, proudly supported by Commerce and funded in part by the Community Reinvestment Project. This impactful event, happening at the end
of this month, is designed to empower individuals facing financial challenges.
Whether you've been justice-impacted, formerly incarcerated, or belong to a marginalized community, this event offers valuable tools and resources to help you build a path toward financial
stability and success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity on Saturday, Sept. 28!
What’s in store:
* Connect with community resources designed to support you
* Learn effective ways to manage your income and expenses
* Discover practical tips to improve your credit score
* Hear powerful stories from those who have overcome similar challenges
* Enjoy delicious locally catered food
* Build your network with peers and mentors who understand your journey
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“The goal: create lasting economic benefits, build wealth, and ensure everyone has a fair chance at success.
* Creating jobs in partnership with diverse small businesses.
* Offer training programs to meet workforce needs: higher self-sufficient incomes for people to support their families, helping people acquire assets like homes and new businesses, and
increasing safety of our neighborhoods through community-led projects.”
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The 2024 primaries are behind us and the general election is in sight. Nonprofits are trusted sources of nonpartisan resources. Our upcoming Voter Engagement Guide provides a roadmap
of how charitable nonprofits can effectively engage in elections on a nonpartisan basis, leverage their networks for greater impact, and build relationships with elected officials.
Voting is something we can’t take for granted. Nonprofit organizations have a critical role to play in promoting voting as a safe and accessible activity to strengthen our communities.
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Farm to Table Dinner 2024
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Tickets are on sale now for our 9th Annual Farm to Table Dinner on September 19th, 6pm at Stonehouse 101 in Roslyn.
Enjoy live music by Micah J, a delicious locally sourced dinner from Rustic Root Catering, and participate in a fabulous silent auction with items from local businesses around Kittitas
County.
Each year this event plays a crucial role in supporting The Upper County Food Bank in Cle Elum. We look forward to welcoming you all again this September!
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Online
Cost: Free
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Introducing the Partnership for Climate Resilience
September 23, 2024: 1:00 PT
Introducing the Partnership for Climate Resilience: NCAP’s new taskforce for gathering and sharing resources, best practices, and good ideas for how Community Action can help our communities
best adapt to climate change across America to keep them safe and thriving in the challenging times ahead.
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Housing Washington Conference
Sept. 24-26
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Registration is now open for Housing Washington 2024 scheduled for September 24-26 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane.
The conference will offer tracks on advocacy and communications, home ownership, multifamily management and multifamily development. Commerce will be convening several sessions, which
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Seed to Table: Beyond the Basics class, “Flowers for the Vegetable Gardener”
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Join us for the first Seed to Table: Beyond the Basics class, “Flowers for the Vegetable Gardener”
We will be discussing how you can use flowers in your garden to increase your crop yields and how companion planting can help with insect management. Get specific recommendations for
your garden and ask questions about types of flowers to use.
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MDC's Share Breakfast is back! Thursday September 26th.
MDC is celebrating the 60th Anniversary this September. This is the return of a popular fundraiser event we haven't held since 2019.
Be sure to save the date and more information to follow this summer.
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Cultivate, Elevate & Celebrate Rural Voices
Rural Prevention Conference
September 25-26, 2024
The Rural Network, a group of volunteers and leaders across Washington state who work towards building resiliency and preventing youth substance misuse in rural communities, are hosting
their second bi-annual Rural Prevention Conference September 25-26 at the Yakima Convention Center.
We welcome anyone currently doing this type of volunteerism and work in their rural communities, as well as those who may be interested in joining the Rural Network to support this important
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We’re thrilled to announce legendary civil rights leader Angela Davis will keynote our 60th Diamond Gala.
Bring out your jewels and most glamorous attire for this special evening of great music, exquisite food, lively conversation, and a chance to show your support for Byrd Barr Place to
shine brightly for another 60 years.
Join us for Byrd Barr Place’s 60th Diamond Gala
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
Doors open at 5 p.m. with champagne reception
Dinner and program at 6 p.m. with keynote Angela Davis
Dance party at 10 p.m.
Fairmont Hotel, 411 University St, Seattle, WA 98101
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Virtual Racial Healing Circle in Observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day
Tuesday, October 15, at 10:30 AM PT
In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, join us as we take participants into a Racial Healing Circle Experience. This introductory circle will bring participants into the heart space
by inviting us to tell our own stories, to listen deeply to the stories of others by finding common ground, and to embrace our common humanity when we see ourselves in the perceived
other. When this occurs, we build the trust that is necessary for courageous dialogue and the transformation of hearts and minds that shows up in what we say and do. This building model
alternates between group conversation and one-on-one dyads, aiming to offer a deeper practice than usual. Racial Healing Circles satisfy the unrecognized need of communal healing and
shared liberation.
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2024 We the People Convening:
Be Bold. Be Change
Yakima Convention Center
October 15th-16th, 2024
The Washington State Office of Equity Convening is an exciting opportunity to support state agencies as they co-create with their internal team members, other state agencies, Washington
community members, and organizations. This event fosters sharing and creating innovative approaches around pro-equity and anti-racism (PEAR), Relational Partnerships, systems change
in state government, and creating a Washington state that fosters belonging. There is much to be done to create an environment where everyone belongs, and that work requires courage.
We’re challenging you - Be Bold, Be Change.
This event is free of charge!
Breakfast and snacks on both days and lunch on day one will be provided.
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stability and liberation.
Our Keynote Speaker Erin Jones will share her inspiring message, and we will present our seventh Help, Hope, Change award to honoree, Grocery Outlet. We are looking forward to an inspiring
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Center in downtown Bellevue and stream online, shares the powerful, real-life stories of north and east King County residents who have partnered with Hopelink in their journeys to exit
poverty. Renowned author Stephanie Land will take the stage with keynote remarks.
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WHAT: MINDING THE GAP: Poverty, homelessness, and restoring our broken mental health system
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4-6pm
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Replenish: A BIPOC Leaders
Wellness Retreats 2024
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Together we will co-create a sacred space that centers deep rest and renewal—space in which we can share, heal and transform. Whidbey Institute’s 106-acre forest campus is a haven of
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Fall 2024 Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, November 13 in Seattle, WA!
8am – 7pm, PT
The University of Washington HUB – Seattle, WA
Join us on November 13 in Seattle for our fall Clean & Affordable Energy Conference! Hear the latest on energy issues in our region and learn from peers’ experiences within the clean
energy transition in a tabletop discussion. Expert panelists will discuss how to support energy affordability as we make needed investments and upgrades to decarbonize our economy,
the successes and opportunities in advancing Tribal energy projects, and the movement to connect the West in an independently governed energy market including the “hot off the press”
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