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WSCAP Newsletter October 1, 2024
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We are Washington's Poverty Fighting Network
October is Head Start Awareness Month!
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Head Start programs provide early learning, health, and family support services to children and families. Join us in celebrating the impact of this incredible program!
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During National Diaper Needs Awareness Week, $15.9 Million in Support for the Diaper Distribution Pilot Announced
Today, HHS’ Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF), through its Office of Community Services, announced the fourth cohort of grant recipients of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration
and Research Pilot, also known as the Diaper Distribution Pilot. This fourth funding release comes during National Diaper Need Awareness Week and will support a new cohort of seven
grant recipients with a total of $8.4 million in awards that will expand diaper distribution and additional wraparound support services for caregivers in six states and one tribe. This
funding will also provide $7.5 million in supplemental awards to 13 grant recipients from the first two cohorts of the Diaper Distribution Pilot.
“The 13 supplemented grant recipients will continue their pilot programs in Arizona, Iowa, Virginia, Washington, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, California, Maryland, Ohio,
Utah, Massachusetts and The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation for another year. The supplemental funds will allow these grant recipients to continue providing
diapers and diapering supplies to families enrolled in their programs while also connecting them to wraparound support services in their communities.”
Supplemental Awards (include):
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Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot (DDDRP) National Infographic and Access One-Pagers
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In recognition of National Diaper Need Awareness Week, the Office of Community Services (OCS) has shared some new materials they have developed related to the Diaper Distribution Demonstration
and Research Pilot (DDDRP).
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MDC: 60 years of service to Tacoma residents!
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1d> for reaching a major milestone - 60 years of service to Tacoma residents! MDC supports people in Tacoma by providing essential programs and access to resources that reduce poverty
and create a more equitable community. We thank them for being an enduring and compassionate resource for people with limited income in our City.
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WJW goes camping!
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“I read an article that camping helps veterans get relief from feelings of anxiety, depression, and isolation,” shares Alan Clapper, the Resident Services Coordinator at Multi-Service
Center’s <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b945ccd970&e=fa97a7921d> William J. Wood Veterans House (WJW).
Alan organized a camping trip in August to test this theory. Four WJW residents, Charles, Dave, Jose, Maurice, and one lucky dog, Isha, set off with Alan for an overnight at Scenic Beach
Campground. The residents were a little anxious and scared about what this trip would hold, but overall excited to head out on an adventure.
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Byrd Barr Place Celebrates 60 Years Of Empowering Individuals And Building Communities
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(Byrd Barr), a local nonprofit organization that helps build pathways to self-sufficiency, will host its 60th anniversary Diamond Gala on Saturday, October 5, at the Fairmont Hotel,
411 University Street in Seattle.
Legendary civil rights leader Angela Davis will serve as the keynote speaker for the event, which will feature a champagne reception, great music, exquisite food, and an opportunity
for the community to come together to celebrate and show their support for a community-based organization that has meant so much to so many people for 60 years.
“According to CEO Dr. Angela Griffin, Byrd Barr Place has always been a place for the Black community to come for fun activities, organizing, and advocacy.
“At the time when we were founded, the Seattle Central District was about 76 percent Black,” says Griffin. “We were the hub in the Central District for the Black community, and we still
are.”’
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* 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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Two new events support WAGAP Food For All
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b&id=1f9334d508&e=fa97a7921d> (WAGAP) Food Bank Network. This year, instead of one larger concert, the winery is holding two more intimate events on its grounds in Underwood, Washington.
‘“These fundraising efforts are vital to our continued success,” said Janeal Booren, WAGAP’s Nutrition Programs Director. “We served over one million pounds of food in 2023 to more than
2,200 individuals. Over 900 households are supported for their basic needs from one of our four locations and through our Mobile Food Bank.”’
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‘Meeting people where they’re at’: Addiction treatment center supports rural Whatcom County
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for rural community members with a new outpatient center in East Whatcom County.
The East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (EWRRC), an Opportunity Council Community Resource Center in Maple Falls, is now operating an Ideal Option clinic offering specialized outpatient
treatment for addiction.
“I think it’s so important to start recognizing the underserved population in the rural community,” Ideal Option Community Outreach Coordinator April Provost said. “It’s where we see
the least amount of services, the least amount of support — and it’s just unacceptable.”
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October Is Energy Awareness Month!
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Did you know that energy burden is higher for rural populations than non-rural populations? #CommunityAction services like #WAP and #LIHEAP can help rural families by lowering utility
bills and making homes more energy efficient. #EnergyEquity
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Inslee and governors of 23 states launch ‘climate-ready workforce' initiative
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hope they can soon say to a million apprentices that they’re aiming to train for careers in climate action and clean energy, by 2035.
“Among the featured speakers is Washington Governor Jay Inslee, who helped make the apprenticeship announcement along with Alliance co-chairs Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York, and
Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico. White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi also spoke.
Inslee praised the initiative as a feel-good opportunity and another way to build hope in the face of climate disasters. He said Washington state has already hired lots of young people
for these kinds of positions.”
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Washington delivers $200 energy bill credits to over 690,000 households
State’s innovative, human-centered program demonstrates effective collaboration and delivers vital relief to families
The Washington Department of Commerce today announced the successful completion of the Washington Families Clean Energy Credits Program (WFCEC), an initiative that provided $200 energy
bill credits to more than 690,000 low- and moderate-income households across the state. The program provided financial relief to 23% of Washington’s households, supported by electric
utilities serving 99.6% of the state’s residential population.
‘"It was very easy to fill out the application,” said Mary Sittinghorse, a Seattle City Light customer. “This will also help me in the upcoming winter as it is a little difficult to
warm up my apartment. Thank you so much for your help."‘
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$200 Snohomish County PUD credits sent to customers
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The latest Snohomish County PUD billings have arrived in mailboxes throughout the region. Did you get a $200 credit surprise?
About 70,000 of PUD’s 300,000 customers in low and moderate-income households received this $200 credit during the past month thanks to $14 million funding from the state’s Climate Commitment
Act. The bill credits were prioritized for customers at or below the 80 percent area median income level.
PUD Customer Service Representative Melissa W. said, “A customer came in today to pay her bill and found that she had a credit of $127.49 and nothing due at this time. She was very happy.
She had just lost her job and stated this couldn’t have come at a better time. She was using her last $80 to pay her balance of $72.51.”
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New home energy and utility assistance program will be available to at least 1.2 million Washingtonians
The new program will use Washington wage standards to determine eligibility for low- and no-carbon heating and cooling options
“The new State Home Energy Assistance Program (SHEAP) will use $35 million in Climate Commitment Act funding to support more people in Washington in paying their utility bills and switching
to low- and no-carbon heating and cooling options. It’s open to people making up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), or about $70,000 in Seattle and $55,000 in Spokane for an individual.
This expands eligibility to more than 1.2 million people across Washington, an increase from 500,000 with the federal Low-Income Heating Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).”
Partner agencies have had funding from the bill assistance program beginning Sept. 1. Since then, it’s already helped people in their communities.
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Energy Assistance Program, which is already changing lives in our region,” said Danielle Garbe Reser, the CEO of the Blue Mountain Action Council, which serves Walla Walla County and
other parts of southeast Washington. “One recent case we had was a disabled woman who is working but cannot make ends meet on her salary. She’s been choosing between eating and paying
her bills because she is over income for SNAP benefits. She told our team that she was so grateful for this energy bill assistance because when she doesn’t eat, her health conditions
are worse. We’ll also be screening her for weatherization support in case we can upgrade her home to help her bring her energy bills down even more. Thank you for giving us this flexibility
to help more people.”’
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Climate impacts put insurance commissioner races in the spotlight
As premiums skyrocket, voters are starting to pay attention
to one of the most obscure positions on the ballot.
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During the presidential debate earlier this month, Vice President Kamala Harris was asked about her plan to fight climate change <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda8
18ebd4ce40eb&id=bd53a6ec5b&e=fa97a7921d> . Her response didn’t focus on the dangers of drought or rising sea levels, or unveil an ambitious plan to reign in fossil fuel emissions. Instead,
her answer focused on home insurance. “It is very real,” Harris said. “You ask anyone who lives in a state who has experienced these extreme weather occurrences who now is either being
denied home insurance or it’s being jacked up.”
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‘“When I came in, climate change was kind of a footnote,” said Mike Kreidler, Washington’s outgoing insurance commissioner, who was first elected to the office in 2000. “That was something
that bothered me a lot, because I saw the risks.”
Kreidler’s early attempts at climate action were met with fierce resistance. As an early member of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ climate working group, he recalled
some of his peers asking him to remove the word “climate change” from his proposals. “I took a lot of abuse back then on these issues,” Kreidler said. “It’s not something that a number
of commissioners wanted to talk about.”’
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Looking into where a large number of Aberdeen’s unhoused have gone
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Once the Grants Pass, Oregon decision came down from the U.S. Supreme Court, it gave cities the power to enforce laws on where the unhoused could reside.
So, after a 30-day extension that the Aberdeen City Council voted for on July 3, the city and the many organizations involved picked a day in early August to clear out the homeless encampments
on State and River streets.
The many people who were living at the camps were supposed to clear out, regardless if they had a place to go or not. They were given information on organizations around the city and
county where they could turn for help. If they had somewhere to go they were offered rides, but they had to go.
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to come through, said he’s used “whichever (resources) were available to me.”
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Bellevue’s homeless Safe Parking program expected to continue beyond pilot year
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Bellevue’s Safe Parking program for homeless families is likely to be extended into 2025 and 2026.
The pilot program provides a parking area that is off-street for homeless people living in their vehicles.
Bellevue's Lincoln Center is where the program is located, providing 37,000 square feet of parking space. Participants also have access to a day center where clients have access to on-site
amenities including restrooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities and Wi-Fi, plus support from staff for finding housing.
Currently, there are 18 households enrolled in the Safe Parking program. Since the program’s inception, 30 households have been served.
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Senator Murray Continues Push for All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Increase Affordable Housing and Address Crisis In Washington State
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Murray has made increasing federal funding to boost housing supply a top priority as Senate Appropriations Chair.
Murray: “The housing crisis is hitting everyone, I hear about this from folks back in Washington state all of the time. We’ve got a long way to go, and a lot of people to help, but to
me—the bottom line is more affordable housing.”
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Three women named Melissa offer advice about navigating homelessness
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Melissa Turner calls it “Post-Traumatic Homeless Disorder” (PTHD). It’s the persistent anxiety, Turner explained, that someone who recently experienced homelessness frequently experiences
after finding a permanent place to live.
“Even when you get out of homelessness, you have that fear in the back of your head that you’re going to jump right back on that [homeless] bandwagon, someone’s going to come along and
take it [your new home] away from you,” Turner said.
Turner moved into a public housing community about six years ago. She didn’t hang any art or photographs on the walls the first year, worried that something would go wrong, and she’d
soon have to move.
“I didn’t make it into a home,” Turner said of her apartment. “I just had this gut feeling.”
‘“Under HUD’s definition, 650,000 people are counted as homeless,” Nilan said. “The [nation’s] schools have identified 1.2 million this year as homeless. That number is probably half
of what really is the case and that doesn’t include babies or toddlers. It doesn’t include the older kids.”
Nilan believes that when homeless families and unaccompanied youth are accounted for, the number of people experiencing homelessness climbs to more than seven million.
“We’re looking at 650,000 or seven million,” Nilan said. “Congress doesn’t want to hear that it’s seven million, because it would have to cough up some funds.”’
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Residents of senior mobile home park fight 44% rent increase
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As in most mobile home parks, residents own their homes, but not the ground they sit upon. So each month, residents pay “lot rent” to the park’s owner.
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“We were never told ahead of time that this was being sold,” said Beverly Barksdale, who lives in the park with her husband. Two of her older sisters live there, too. “It was just, we
wake up one day and it’s like, it’s sold. And we go, ‘Oh my goodness.’”
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HUD Announces More Than $15 Million to Prevent Youth Homelessness
Funding will support housing assistance for young Americans, formerly of foster care, who face homelessness
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Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $15.4 million for two programs that support young Americans who are transitioning out of foster care and experiencing
or at risk of experiencing homelessness. Through the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program and another set of non-competitive funds, HUD will help prevent homelessness among young
adults and eligible youth. Today’s announcements support the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to preventing people from becoming homeless, addressing inequities that disproportionately
impact underserved communities, and helping cities and states reduce unsheltered homelessness.
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10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty
Year 3 Impact Report
After three years working collaboratively to implement the 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty, the Washington Economic Justice Alliance is proud to share our Impact Report, highlighting
the 270+ actions taken by Alliance partners to reduce poverty and increase economic opportunity in Washington state.
We have deep gratitude to all of the partners working to implement the 10-Year Plan since its release in January of 2021. Now, we look forward to doubling down on our vision for a future
in which every Washingtonian can meet their basic needs, fully contribute their talents, and pass well-being on to future generations.
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Ending Homelessness Before It Starts: A Federal Homelessness Prevention Framework
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or housing instability, and other partners with interest in preventing and ending homelessness (see full list below) to work together across systems, as well as within their own, to
better support housing stability and prevent homelessness. Using the information in this guide, communities will be able to develop and implement a cross-system homelessness prevention
strategy grounded in the expertise of people with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability, equity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
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America keeps choosing poverty — but it doesn’t have to
Within Our Means is a newsletter about ending poverty in America.
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Why so many Americans are poor
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It might seem as though the persistence of poverty in the United States says something about how intractable the problem is. This is, after all, the richest country in the world. If
America can’t rid itself of poverty, then who can? But it’s not that America can’t do it; it’s that it chooses not to.
That said, there isn’t a single answer to why so many Americans continue to be stuck in poverty. It is true, for example, that the American welfare system is broken, consistently undermined,
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Financial Insecurity in the Nonprofit Workforce
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Nonprofits are fundamental to American society, delivering vital services and resources to those in need. Yet, a joint Independent Sector and United For ALICE study examining financial
insecurity in the nonprofit workforce found that 22% of nonprofit employees experienced financial hardship in 2022.
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Register Today for NCAP's 2024 New Executive Director's Institute!
Are you a newly appointed Community Action Agency Executive Director/CEO looking to boost your leadership skills and fully embrace the Community Action Promise?
Register to attend a 2024 New Executive Director’s Institute for a transformative training and networking event tailored to equip Community Action leaders with the tools needed to thrive
in today’s Community Action landscape. This institute is designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence necessary to be the dynamic leader your agency needs.
To maximize accessibility for as many Executive Directors as possible, NCAP is offering two New Executive Director Institutes in 2024. Please choose to attend either the East Coast or
West Coast event, as the content will be identical.
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Alexandria, VA | October 29 – 30, 2024
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San Diego, CA | December 3 – 4, 2024
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New federal guidelines mandate a pay boost for Head Start staff. Can child care centers afford it?
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Hundreds of Head Start program leaders from all over the nation are in Washington D.C. this week to talk to their congressional delegations. Members of the National Head Start Association
from Alaska to Florida are all asking for the same thing: enough money to pay their staff.
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b&id=d7c23b66ca&e=fa97a7921d> in August that requires Head Start programs to increase teacher salaries to be comparable to their public school counterparts over the next seven years,
an estimated $10,000 salary bump for most. Large operators will have to provide health benefits to employees, and increase access to mental health supports.
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Going for a triple win with Farm to School programs
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“School food is not what you think it is anymore,” according to Patrick Durgan, executive chef for Bellingham Public Schools <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818eb
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School districts are doing better for their kids through Farm to School programs, incorporating fresh, nutritious and local food in cafeterias, classrooms and gardens.
Funded by federal and state grants — and supported by volunteers and staff — these programs serve immediate needs while planting seeds for healthy habits and fundamental changes in the
food system.
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What Could 2023 Child Poverty Rates Have Looked Like Had an Expanded Child Tax Credit Still Been in Place?
Key Findings
* From 2022 to 2023, the SPM child poverty rate rose from 12.4% to 13.7%, remaining significantly higher than the 2021 historic low of 5.2%. Approximately 6.2 million more children were
living below the poverty line in 2023 than in 2021.
* Under current policy, the Child Tax Credit reduced child poverty by 17.1% (from a child poverty rate of 16.5% without any Child Tax Credit to 13.7%). It kept 2 million children from
poverty in 2023.
* Had an expanded Child Tax Credit—such as the 2023 American Family Act—been in effect in 2023, the child poverty rate could have instead been 8.6%.
* On its own, the 2023 American Family Act Child Tax Credit could have reduced child poverty by 47.8%, and kept a total of 5.6 million children from poverty.
* Compared to current policy, the 2023 American Family Act could have reduced child poverty by 37.1% and kept an additional 3.6 million children out of poverty in 2023. The expanded
credit’s effect on poverty remains substantial under an array of potential employment responses.
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New Report on Pandemic-Era Funding Shows 'Childcare Crisis Is a Policy Choice'
"Childcare is a public good and needs robust federal investment to maintain progress that was made with relief funds and to avoid further crisis," reads an analysis.
With the last of the federal childcare funding included in coronavirus pandemic relief set to expire at the end of September, two civil society groups on Thursday released an analysis
of the "significant benefits" the funding included for families and early childhood educators across the U.S.—showing that the federal government could, and "must," gain control of
the nationwide childcare crisis with robust investments.
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Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021, which provided $24 billion in childcare stabilization grants and $15 billion in supplemental money for the existing Child Care and Development Block
Grant (CCDBG)—the latter of which is set to expire September 30.
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current Fiscal Year, which is Sept. 30.
This bill includes a vital provision that would extend through December 20 current replacement benefits for stolen SNAP benefits. SNAP is the nation’s first line of defense against hunger,
providing more than 41 million with the resources they need to put food on the table.
It is unconscionable that theft of SNAP benefits through skimming is not only happening, but it is also on the rise. With so many SNAP transactions taking place daily with the outdated
technology of a swipe card, households with the lowest incomes have become one of the biggest targets for criminals.
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Order Your 4 Free At-home COVID-19 Tests
Every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free at-home tests.
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COVID-19 testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your
chances of spreading the virus to others.
Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won’t even pay for shipping. We will start shipping tests the week of September 30. Want to know when your tests are coming? Sign up
to receive email alerts when you order!
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Community Action Narrative Change Campaign:
"Achieving the Community Action Vision"
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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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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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.
Attend Urban’s October 2nd hybrid event for an inside look into the data dashboard and the power and potential of local action, as well as real-world examples of data-driven local initiatives
and research.
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Rapid Response Resources
It’s no longer a question of if, but rather when, an emergency might occur in the United States, whether that is targeted violence, a pandemic, climate disasters, or human-made systems
breaking down, from unsafe drinking water to power grid failures.
While nonprofit organizations strive to address unanticipated community needs, they are not always prepared or resourced to meet the demands. And, the current environment of cyclical
and compounding crises means that many organizations are continually operating in emergency mode.
For nonprofits that may be responding to an immediate crisis, building rapid response infrastructure takes time - a scarce resource during emergencies. This is why the Building Movement
Project coordinated two learning spaces in 2024 for movement leaders to identify their rapid response needs and to explore ways to strengthen their existing infrastructure.
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Are you in the American middle class? Find out with our income calculator
About half of U.S. adults (52%) lived in middle-income households in 2022, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of the most recent available government data. Roughly three-in-ten
(28%) were in lower-income households and 19% were in upper-income households.
Our calculator below, updated with 2022 data, lets you find out which group you are in, and compares you with:
* Other adults in your metropolitan area
* U.S. adults overall
* U.S. adults similar to you in education, age, race or ethnicity, and marital status
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Debt in America: An Interactive Map
Credit can be a lifeline during emergencies and a bridge to education and homeownership. But debt, which can stem from credit or unpaid bills, often burdens families’ and communities’
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To see debt among young adults at the state level, you can use the young adult filter under the “All Debt” tab.
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ONLINE: Rural Nonprofit Gathering – Meet & Greet with Neal Mizushima
Join us for an engaging online gathering tailored for rural nonprofit leaders across Washington State! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet our new Executive Director, Neal Mizushima.
During this session, you’ll have the chance to ask Neal questions, connect with fellow rural nonprofits, and exchange updates on your latest initiatives. We’ll also share exciting upcoming
events and opportunities from the Nonprofit Association.
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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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(MSC) mission to uplift communities by increasing equitable access to advocacy, opportunities, and well-being. Your support truly impacts those in our community facing barriers to achieving
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!
This is a free event with a suggested donation of $150.
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Hopelink has opened registration for its 29th Annual Reaching Out Luncheon, the organization’s premier fundraising event. The event which will take place on Monday, Oct. 21 at Meydenbauer
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.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4-6pm
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TICKETS: $0-10; refreshments will be served
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Replenish: A BIPOC Leaders
Wellness Retreats 2024
October 27 @ 5:00 pm – October 30 @ 11:00am
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For all Washington State-based BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) nonprofit executive directors and senior leaders.
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
natural beauty and tranquility. These retreats will include a mixture of wellness activities, workshops and relationship-building time.
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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”
new Pathways Initiative governance proposal to be released in early November.
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