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WSCAP Newsletter September 24, 2024
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1964 - 2024
We are Washington's Poverty Fighting Network
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Finding Your Way
Community Transportation Navigators Break Transit Barriers
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“Imagine being a newly arrived person, and you’re confronted with over 100 unique transportation providers in King County,” said Sara Sisco, Hopelink <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/
click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=125c74bd15&e=fa97a7921d> Senior Manager of Mobility Education & Outreach at Hopelink. “How does one navigate this incredibly complicated system?
That’s where the Community Transportation Navigators program comes in.”
Community Transportation Navigators (CTNs) is a peer-to-peer outreach strategy that utilizes members within the community focusing on cultural competence and the reflection of shared
lived experiences. “There are a lot of other peer-to-peer models that exist. But there were no peer-to-peer models focused solely on transportation access for communities that are historically
impacted by transportation,” said Sara.
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Success Stories: Literacy Council
Keith Madsen, one of our former AmeriCorps volunteers, tutored a class of students from Ukraine. They were learning English with The Literacy Council, a program of Chelan-Douglas Community
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twice a week. Keith shared a success story about Tatiana and Oleksandr, a couple attending class.
He noted, “Tatiana is more advanced in her English than is her husband, but he always worked hard and asked many questions.” The couple immigrated to the United States in 2022. “He
(Oleksandr) recently stopped attending classes as a result of becoming employed in the Seattle area.
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Neighborhood House <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=0d7be7dc7f&e=fa97a7921d> was honored to be part of the Ukrainian Festival in
Bellevue last weekend, celebrating unity and pride in Ukrainian culture with our community! 🇺🇦
From vibrant live music to traditional dance and family-friendly fun, it was a day filled with joy and connection.
We were thrilled to share our services and support 30+ individuals seeking resources. The day was a beautiful reminder of the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian spirit, and we
are honored to support and stand by this incredible community.
𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 to everyone who stopped by our booth, and a special shoutout to our amazing team and volunteers who made this day unforgettable.
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Jennifer Caloia is the proud owner of a manufactured home in Kittitas. At 65, she lives on a fixed income and never wants to leave her tidy neighborhood and nearby friends.
But the winter of 2022-23 was rough. Her 25-year-old heat pump was starting to fail. It no longer efficiently heated her home, instead relying on the “emergency” backup heat, which is
more expensive. Her utility bills doubled, even though she was trying to keep the thermostat low. She couldn’t afford to pay those bills, much less handle the massive cost of replacing
the non-repairable heat pump.
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2024 Energy Assistance
WAGAP Energy Assistance phonelines open October 1
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Beginning October 1 at 8:00 a.m., Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will begin taking calls to schedule appointments for the
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covers all types of heating, including propane, electric, gas, oil, coal, and wood. To qualify for this program, a participant household’s average monthly income must be at or below
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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.
Founded in 1964 as a 501c3 organization under the Economic Opportunity Act to address America's War on Poverty, MDC remains steadfast in its mission to develop innovative programs that
foster self-sufficiency and uplift individuals and families from poverty. Our vision is to cultivate vibrant communities, one life at a time. As part of a national network of organizations
known as Community Action Agencies (CAAs), we collaborate with nonprofit, private, and public entities to ensure equitable access to education, training, and resources, facilitating
pathways out of poverty and towards dignified living. Designated as the CAA for the City of Tacoma, MDC serves as a beacon of hope and support for individuals throughout
Pierce County.
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El Centro de la Raza gala to celebrate community, raise funds for continued services
The Building the Beloved Community Gala is on Sept. 28. It raises funds for 43 programs and services that benefit more than 20,000 individuals and families.
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For decades, El Centro de la Raza has been serving western Washington communities with multiple services and celebrations.
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cf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=c830ad55cc&e=fa97a7921d> while also raising funds for 43 programs and services that benefit more than 20,000 individuals and families across the region.
The organization, grounded in the Latino community of Washington State, also hosts several cultural events and celebrations including a special Día de Muertos event.
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Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 5:00 - 8:45 PM
Seattle Convention Center | Summit Building
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Poverty rate skyrocketed in Bellingham last year, census data shows
22% of Bellingham residents live in poverty, according to Census Bureau Statistics.
A new report from the Census Bureau indicated that the poverty rate in Bellingham rose 54% in 2023 from the previous year.
Overall, 22% of Bellingham residents live in poverty. That is up from 14% in 2022.
The median income is down $12,000 to $54,867. That's far below the state's median of $94,605.
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She believes the main reasons for rising poverty are food and housing costs.
"Spending money on food and rent takes most of their money," Greer said. "Then they have to worry about things like gas and diapers."
Greer said she sees 6-8 new people looking for housing daily.
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WA county to replicate Texas’ huge solution to homelessness
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Every now and then, Juan Javier Pedroza hears one of his neighbors ranting all night into the morning.
Four years ago, he moved out of a tent in Austin into one of the largest and most famous tiny home villages in America, where hundreds of people who have spent long stretches outside
live in small manufactured homes and RVs spaced at least 10 feet apart.
“We’re not all perfect here. And some people are going through their own issues,” Pedroza said.
But he says the space between his neighbors’ homes and his makes it work.
With more than 80% of residents staying each year, Travis County’s model of using small homes as permanent housing is inspiring copycats around the country, including in Washington.
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Workforce Policies in the Updated Head Start Program Performance Standards
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
1–2 p.m. ET
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818ebd4ce40eb&id=faaf5ee28b&e=fa97a7921d> to respond to concerns affecting the sustainability of Head Start programs. The changes are designed to stabilize the Head Start workforce
and improve the quality of the comprehensive services that Head Start families count on. OHS has introduced the Nurturing the Promise campaign to support Head Start staff in addressing
these changes to the Performance Standards.
Join this webinar for a deep dive into the workforce standards related to wages and benefits for Head Start educators and other staff. OHS also offers tips for getting started on implementation
in your program.
The webinar will be recorded for later viewing. Watch for more Nurturing the Promise materials in the coming months!
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Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) Information Session Materials
The National Veterans' Technical Assistance Center (NVTAC) hosted an HVRP Information Session on September 11, at 12 p.m. PDT intended for organizations serving Washington. The slides
and a recording of the presentation are available below. The Questions and Answers (Q&A) document will be sent in a separate email at a later date.
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HVRP Information Sessions will be held two to four times per month and will cover:
* Overview of HVRP Services and Resources: Learn about the comprehensive supports offered to veterans, including job training, placement assistance, and more.
* Collaborating with a Local HVRP: Best practices for connecting with a current HVRP grant recipient in your area.
* Applying for Funding: Information about HVRP funding opportunities, eligibility criteria, and tips for preparing a grant application.
If you are interested in attending an upcoming session or learning more about HVRP, please reach out to NVTAC Outreach Coach Miranda Moffat at Moffat.Miranda.M@dol.gov <mailto:Moffat.Miranda.M@dol.g
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FundHubWA connects you to state and federal climate and clean energy funding opportunities to help improve your home, business, or community. We make it easy for you or your organization
to find grants, tax incentives, and other funding opportunities that make Washington cleaner, healthier, and more resilient.
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, public agencies, and tribal governments related to climate and clean energy opportunities.
The Washington State Legislature approved launch of FundHubWA in 2024. FundHubWA is sponsored and administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce and is supported with funding
from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.
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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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WA renters pay more for housing than renters in all but four states, Census Bureau says
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Washingtonians pay more in rent than almost any other state, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Census Bureau released the 2023 one-year estimates from its American Community Survey, covering everything from income, employment and housing statistics to
demographics, migration patterns and household size, broken down by city, county and state.
Published with the data were state-by-state rankings on several key statistics, including the cost of the median monthly housing costs for renters.
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Chelan, Douglas Counties Will Need Another 17,000+ Homes By 2044
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Our Valley, Our Future (OVOF) has shared information from the Washington state Department of Commerce projecting future housing needs over the next 20 years in Chelan and Douglas County.
Statewide, the need has been estimated at 1 million housing units by 2044.
Our Valley, Our Future coordinator Steve Maher broke the Commerce Dept. projections down based on “medium” population or “high” population growth in the two county region through 2044.
The numbers are eye-opening;
CHELAN COUNTY
Current Population: 79,141
Projected population in 2044 assuming "medium" population growth over the next 20 years; 94, 098 (18.9% increase)
Projected population in 2044 assuming "high" population growth over the next 20 years: 116,636 (47.4% increase)
DOUGLAS COUNTY
Current Population: 42,938
Projected population in 2044 assuming "medium" population growth over the next 20 years; 53,967 (25.7% increase)
Projected population in 2044 assuming "high" population growth over the next 20 years: 61,875 (44.1% increase)
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More than 500 units of affordable housing planned in Tacoma. Here’s when they might open
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An affordable-housing project next to Tacoma Community College appears to be a high priority for Pierce County officials who have contributed millions of dollars towards its completion.
According to Tacoma Housing Authority, the project known as Aviva Crossing is to roughly nits of mixed-income housing and 30,000 square feet of commercial retail space, enough to accommodate
13 commercial tenants.
The Pierce County Council’s summer supplemental budget passed on Sept. 10 included a $1.865 million allocation towards the project to help offset unanticipated costs related to construction
utilities infrastructure.
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Community Action Narrative Change Campaign:
"Achieving the Community Action Vision"
Explore the NCAP’s newly curated resource: Achieving the Community Action Vision Toolkit at our upcoming Listening Sessions!
Access registration links by clicking dates below:
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The National Community Action Partnership is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a series of “Achieving the Community Action Vision” Listening Sessions on October 2, and October
8, 2024.
The listening sessions are a part of a national Community Action narrative change campaign initiated by NCAP’s Equity and Economic Mobility Commission, representing every region of the
US. We strongly believe that narratives have power and today as Community Action Agencies (CAAs) aim to meet the needs of diverse persons with low-incomes and communities, there is
an imperative now more than ever for its leaders to lean into the NCAP Vision and the Network’s foundational narratives which center equity, hope, and dignity. The invitation is for
the Community Action Network to embrace, care for, and bring civility to ALL PEOPLE regardless of who they are, where they come from, and who they love. We care about the ENTIRE community.
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During the listening sessions, participants will delve into the Achieving the Community Action Vision Toolkit, exploring its comprehensive approach to equity and the shared language
developed. The NCAP team will listen to specific feedback on the toolkit as well as curate stories that the entire Network can draw inspiration from and integrate into their practices
to create a more equitable future for all people.
We hope that you will join, Dr. Dalitso Sulamoyo, NCAP Board Chair, Denise Harlow, NCAP CEO, and Tiffney Marley, Sr. Vice President for Practice Transformation as they lead the Community
Action Network in this very important discussion. The working draft of the toolkit is available for Network review, the final draft will be available at the end of October.
Join us to share your ideas and inform narratives and resources that will make a positive impact on the Network.
We look forward to engaging with you in these very important discussions.
NCAP Vision
A nation that creates opportunities for all people to thrive,
builds strong, resilient communities, and ensures a more
equitable society.
NCAP POLICY SPOTLIGHT: 2023 Federal Poverty Data + NEW NCAP Policy Spotlight Brief
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except for individuals identifying as multiracial, which saw an increase. The poverty rate using the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), which accounts for noncash income, rate rose
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The data demonstrate how policy choices directly drive poverty levels, including that allowing pandemic-era expansions to expire ended the historically low poverty rates in 2021. They
also expose some of the many inaccuracies in how the federal government measures economic well-being, including inflation adjustments.
To read more about the inadequacies of the federal poverty measurement process and how it affects poverty narratives and the work of Community Action Agencies, check-out NCAP's newest
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Census Data Underscores Need for Expanded CTC, Other Family Supports—Even in a Strong Economy
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and families to expire. The Current Population Survey data showed that in 2023, 13.7 percent of children were living in poverty using the Supplemental Poverty Measure. As in previous
years, among children, Latinx/e children were the most likely to be living in poverty (22 percent), followed by Black (20.3 percent), Indigenous (19.7 percent), Asian (14 percent) and
White (7.2 percent) children. Immigrants, people with disabilities, and households headed by women also had high rates of poverty in 2023. The Census Bureau’s Supplemental Poverty Measure
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Urban Institute Launches Its Upward Mobility Data Dashboard and Hosts Informational Hybrid Event October 2
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Community leaders nationwide want to help residents overcome poverty, achieve economic success, and live in a more equitable society. Many are committed to dismantling barriers and building
supportive systems but often lack the necessary data and tools to achieve these goals.
The Urban Institute recently launched its Upward Mobility Data Dashboard for use in US communities. The dashboard offers a suite of metrics for every county and more than 480 cities
in the US, helping communities assess current conditions, set priorities, and track progress toward upward mobility and racial equity.
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The dashboard provides Mobility Metrics data for 24 predictors. The predictors are indicators strongly associated with upward mobility, according to the Upward Mobility Framework’s three-part
definition of the term, which encompasses economic success, dignity and belonging, and power and autonomy.
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Homeless Population Grows, Putting U.S. on Track for Another Record
Winter migrant surge boosts2024 counts in Chicago and other cities
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they were in 2023, according to preliminary data collected and reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
The numbers come from more than 250 homeless-service organizations covering cities, metro areas and vast rural areas. They are meant to reflect homelessness as it existed on a single
night early this year. The Journal’s count includes about 550,000 homeless people so far, up about 10% from what these places reported last year.
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Seed to Table: Beyond the Basics class, “Flowers for the Vegetable Gardener”
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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
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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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Snohomish
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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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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.
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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
event to support our neighbors in South King County!
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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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Solid Ground Social Justice Salon
MINDING THE GAP: Poverty, homelessness, and restoring our broken mental health system
Human services providers have long understood that behavioral health access is essential for communities to thrive. Barriers to accessing culturally competent care have led to agencies
embedding services within our programs through partnerships and other initiatives.
MINDING THE GAP: Poverty, homelessness, and restoring our broken mental health system will explore how our community navigates the intersections of poverty, race, culture, social/emotional
wellbeing, behavioral health, and homelessness.
Local experts from the human services community and program participants will discuss facts and myths impacting behavioral health – and innovative approaches to services for people facing
housing insecurity, trauma-impacted families, and other aspects of poverty.
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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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