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WSCAP Newsletter February 25, 2025
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WSCAP Represents at the 2025 Legislative Reception
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The Legislative Reception was presented by Nonprofit Association of Washington <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=c9949e26df&e=b80de0d97c>
in partnership with Washington State Community Action Partnership <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=888e96b371&e=b80de0d97c> , United
Ways of the Pacific Northwest <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8a8940f63d&e=b80de0d97c> , and Ducks Unlimited <https://wapartnership.us4.list-man
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Celebrating nonprofits and reminding our legislators about the amazing work we do. Legislators and nonprofit leaders from across Washington convened at the 2025 Nonprofit Legislative
Reception, held at the Governor’s Mansion on the Capitol Campus in Olympia on Tuesday, February 18.
WSCAP agencies in attendance included, (first row, from left to right),
* Neighborhood House <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=9886fa1ac6&e=b80de0d97c> , with Executive Director, Janice Deguchi
* Washington Gorge Action Programs <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=c83faa92d5&e=b80de0d97c> , with Executive Director, Jennifer
Pauletto
* Kitsap Community Resources <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=6c4cfbe761&e=b80de0d97c> , with Executive Director, Anthony Ives
* WSCAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d20934e291&e=b80de0d97c> , with Executive Director, Jeff DeLuca
* WSCAP, <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=3accbe5b94&e=b80de0d97c> with Shaylee Stokes, Director of The Energy Project (TEP)
Second row (left to right),
* Byrd Barr Place <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2a9ad01943&e=b80de0d97c> , with CEO, Dr. Angela Griffin
* WSCAP, <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=d714995db7&e=b80de0d97c> with Deputy Director, Melissa Hess
* WSCAP, <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8934aa4709&e=b80de0d97c> with Linda Garcia, Policy and Outreach Director
* Lower-Columbia CAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2a1713df8b&e=b80de0d97c> , with Executive Director, Ilona Kerby
Third row (left to right)
* Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a33dcf3087&e=b80de0d97c> , with CEO,
Anthony Peterson
* Blue Mountain Action Council <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=7282c8b2d3&e=b80de0d97c> , with CEO, Danielle Garbe Reser
* Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=15b8e217e2&e=b80de0d97c> , with Executive Director, Alan
Walker
WSCAP’s Advocacy Day in Olympia
The WSCAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=54ac5255b4&e=b80de0d97c> staff and Community Action Agencies <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.co
m/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=41a47edc75&e=b80de0d97c> met with legislators in Olympia, on Tuesday, February 18, to advocate on behalf of hard-working families and individuals
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provide every day, in every county in Washington State. It was an honor to meet with elected leaders and share how the WSCAP network is ideally suited to efficiently and effectively
provide a high return on investment and empower constituents toward self-sufficiency. WSCAP remains a trusted and dedicated network committed to providing impactful results for local
communities.
Thank you to everyone who participated and to all the leaders who met with our group - it was a productive and educational day!
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Washington State Office Of Equity and Washington State Treasurer
Members of the WSCAP <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=de617aa66e&e=b80de0d97c> network were fortunate to have time visiting with
Director Megan Matthews, MPA, CDE, CDP, and her outstanding team from the Washington State Office of Equit <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8e9df
a55a4&e=b80de0d97c> y, last week during our Association Meeting in Olympia.
We appreciate their speaking with us about the important work they do to reduce disparities and improve outcomes statewide.
We also met with State Treasurer, Mike Pellicciotti. <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=9539bcc1fa&e=b80de0d97c> who was kind enough
to listen to some of our concerns and field questions. Being afforded the opportunity to talk with our State Agency leaders is important as we work collectively towards a better Washington
for all of us!
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Commerce's LIHEAP Partnership with SNAP
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Washington families shouldn’t have to choose between staying warm and putting food on the table. ❄️Commerce’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), in partnership with
Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP) <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=325e383a8d&e=b80de0d97c> , is helping Washington families
keep the heat on this winter. This support is making a world of difference for those in need and changing lives.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. LIHEAP provides federally funded
assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.
LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling situations
and practices.
New study informs efforts to increase affordable energy access in King County
The King County Executive Climate Office conducted a survey with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and community partners.
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The King County Executive Climate Office (ECO) is working to increase access to affordable energy and protect public health as residents face extreme weather conditions. A new survey
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in King County, Washington.
It spotlights several factors to consider when implementing programs with a framework of climate equity, meaning burdens and benefits of climate change solutions are distributed fairly.
ECO partnered with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) to conduct the study, which was designed to better understand the utility affordability and housing challenges
local renters face. According to the findings, about half of King County renters say they struggled to keep up with utility bills over the past year. Within those findings:
* Two-thirds of households where the renter faced a physical, mental or emotional disability struggled to pay utility bills over the past year.
* Compared with non-Hispanic white renters, Black renter households reported higher electric bills, with 59% reporting average monthly bills in excess of $150. 62% of Black renters reported
trouble affording their electricity bills over the past year, compared to 37% of white renters. The study found the number of members living in the household contributed to those totals.
* More than two-thirds of renters who made less than $50,000 per year reported struggling to pay for utilities over the past twelve months.
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New Housing Project in Ellensburg
HopeSource <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=675549232e&e=b80de0d97c> is renovating the former Nites Inn Motel in Ellensburg to build
additional affordable housing in new buildings on the site.
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HopeSource <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2e7c90afcd&e=b80de0d97c> is renovating the former Nites Inn Motel in Ellensburg as part
of the Pathways Place Project to create additional affordable housing at 1200 South Ruby Street.
This development will transform the former motel into a 78-unit housing complex, offering a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units.
The complex will provide 20 units for homeless individuals, 12 for veterans, and the rest for low- to moderate-income families.
The design also includes a community clubhouse and an open courtyard for tenants, ensuring a sense of community and support.
In Kittitas County, 72% of the population, or about 40,000 people, are considered rent-burdened.
This means they spend more than 30%—sometimes even 50% or 60%—of their income on housing.
“This doesn’t necessarily mean they are low-income, but it does mean they are under significant stress due to housing costs,” said Susan Grindle, CEO of HopeSource.
Grindle explained that HopeSource has been working to expand affordable housing options in the area since 2007, whether through renovations or new builds.
“Our mission has always been to provide housing for those in need—low-income individuals, middle-income families, and those at risk of homelessness,” she said. “By adding more units
to the community, we can help meet the growing demand for affordable housing.”
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Join Tuesday's (February 25) Tenant Protections Webinar
NLIHC invites advocates nationwide to register <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=938b1132a8&e=b80de0d97c> for the newest webinar
in our series on state and local tenant protections.
The webinar, “Strengthening Renters’ Rights: a Webinar on “Just Cause” Eviction Standards,” will take place on Tuesday, February 25, from 2- 3:30 pm ET, and will discuss “just cause”
protections and how they protect renters from threats to their housing stability. Attendees will hear from a broad range of speakers who are actively working on advocating for tenants’
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Agenda
* Welcome and Updates
* Nada Hussein, NLIHC
* Local Efforts to Enact Just Cause Standards in Oregon
* Sybil Hebb, Oregon Law Center
* Local Efforts to Enact Just Cause Standards in Washington
* Rachael Myers, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
* Mindy Woods, Resident Action Project
* Making the Connection: Why Tenant Protections are Important and How Advocates Can Support the National Tenants Bill of Rights
* Kayla Blackwell, NLIHC
* Q&A
Poll: Majority of WA voters support bill limiting rent increases
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A vast majority of Washington voters support the idea of capping annual rent increases, creating limits on move-in fees and increasing warning time for renters’ rising costs.
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Washington conducted by EMC Research Jan. 26 - Feb. 2.
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If passed, the new law would limit annual rent increases for existing tenants to 7%, with exceptions for newly constructed buildings and nonprofit affordable housing. There is currently
no cap on the amount a landlord can raise the rent. Under the proposed law, a landlord can raise the rent by any amount after a tenant moves out.
In addition, the bill would cap move-in fees to the equivalent of one month’s rent, limit late fees to 1.5% of the monthly rent and require six months’ notice for any rent increase greater
than 3%.
When asked generally about a bill to limit “excessive rent increases or excessive move-in and late fees,” 52% of poll respondents said they strongly support the idea and 20% said they
somewhat support it. That’s compared to 18% who strongly oppose the idea and 9% who somewhat oppose it.
According to EMC, the idea drew bipartisan support with majority favor by Republican and Independent respondents and 87% support from Democratic respondents.
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The Newsfeed: A big win for thousands of WA mobile park residents
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The Dispute Resolution Program issued its largest reimbursement yet to nearly 3,000 residents in response to complaints against owners Hurst & Son LLC.
Some Washington mobile home tenants received refunds as high as $10,000 as part of the largest reimbursement in the history of the state’s Dispute Resolution Program.
The action resulted from an investigation prompted by hundreds of complaints statewide against a Port Orchard-based park owner.
In early February, the Attorney General’s Office investigation announced that $5.5 million in refunds and rent credits were distributed to Hurst & Son LLC tenants.
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Director Joe Nguyễn takes the helm at Commerce
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Priorities outlined by new director include a focus on equity, affordability, and environmental justice.
OLYMPIA, WA — Joe Nguyễn kicks off his tenure as Washington State Department of Commerce Director today, leading a 750-person team entrusted with more than 100 diverse programs focused
on strengthening communities throughout the state. The former state senator’s commitment to priorities including supporting marginalized communities, environmental justice and criminal
justice reform align directly with Commerce’s.
“Commerce has far-reaching impact on communities, families and small businesses throughout the state, and I am honored to have this opportunity to lead the crucial work we do make Washingtonians
lives better,” Nguyễn said. “Customer service will continue to be a central theme. Everyone who interacts with Commerce should leave feeling supported and valued.”
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Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has launched a comprehensive new initiative offering support and resources to strengthen communication, collaboration, and connections within
the community.
Its new Community Connections program is kicking off by offering interpreter best practices training, an interpreter headset rental program, and immigration resources.
“This initiative is rooted in WAGAP’s commitment to equity and inclusion. It provides practical tools for organizations and groups to build stronger relationships and ensure everyone
feels welcomed and understood,” said Sasha Bentley, WAGAP’s director of equity and inclusion.
The workshop for Interpreter Best Practices is focused on empowering effective communication. This interactive training provides strategies for working effectively with interpreters
across various settings, including healthcare, education, community services, and business environments. On-site or virtual training options are available.
Key features of the training include:
* Understanding interpreter roles to collaborate effectively and avoid common miscommunications.
* Pre-session preparation to plan for smooth communication.
* In-session communication to optimize interpreter-facilitated conversations in real-time.
* A post-session follow-up to debrief and clarify to ensure nothing gets lost in translation.
“A lot of the time, we talk about training for interpreters, but rarely for the people working with interpretation needs and services,” said Juan Reyes, associate director at WAGAP.
“By building skills like communication and empathy, we can ensure that interpreted conversations are impactful and inclusive.”
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Neighbors,
At Hopelink, we recognize that many of our neighbors face significant challenges, often shaped by experiences of systemic barriers. We are committed to ensuring that immigrant and refugee
communities and other intersecting identities receive the support and resources they need.
To further this commitment, our Community of Practice educational series is expanding in collaboration with trusted community partners to bring us together and share valuable resources
that meet the needs of our most vulnerable community members. These sessions will provide a space for learning, dialogue, and action, allowing us to explore how different organizations
are supporting our community’s immediate needs and how we can collectively strengthen our support systems in an evolving landscape.
We invite you to attend and share these sessions with your network. Each session will feature insights from experienced leaders and provide valuable resources to help us all show up
more effectively alongside the communities we serve. Additionally, we’ve created a list of resource flyers that highlight the amazing and valued work of our partners. Check them out!
Upcoming Learning Sessions:
Immigrant and Refugee Resources
February 28, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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Speaker: Malou Chavez, Executive Director, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
Why This Matters: Many immigrants and refugees experience legal and systemic hurdles that make everyday stability difficult. This session will highlight how we can advocate for policies
and resources that affirm dignity and justice for those seeking safety and belonging.
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Washington state opens 2025-2027 Homelessness Diversion Program Grant applications
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that provide services to individuals at risk of homelessness or recently homeless.
The grant program prioritizes services for communities disproportionately affected by homelessness and housing instability. Funded services must be low-barrier, trauma-informed, and
culturally responsive.
The department plans to award five to seven contracts, with total funding not exceeding $1 million per state fiscal year.
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Backpack Bridge Program
BMAC <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a79bf47a19&e=b80de0d97c> started the Backpack Bridge program to help students who receive
free or reduced meals from their schools during the week but were going hungry on weekends. This affects one out of five kids in our communities. Now, thanks to local support, students
in need can take home a food kit each weekend so they can prepare easy meals and a snack on their own. Your donations have made this program possible since 2017, and we need your help
again this year to continue preventing childhood hunger in our region.
Please contribute today to buy meals that support a child’s health and well-being in one of 14 schools in five communities in our region. For just $28, a child can eat on weekends for
a month, $56 two children can eat on weekends for a month, and $140 feeds five children on weekends for a month.
Set up a monthly gift today to make sure all kids who need support have enough food each month. With your help, we can prevent children from going to bed hungry this weekend.
Washington superintendent speaks directly to parents
Chris Reykdal explains WA students' rights in the face of federal edicts
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include the right of every child to basic education, no matter their or their parents’ legal status, and the right of every child to participate in schools based on the gender by which
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Superintendent of Public Instruction website.
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WA lawmakers weigh further delay to early learning expansion
A budget crunch could force legislators to punt again on plans to offer free preschool and other services to more low-income families.
Nearly 15 years ago, Washington state lawmakers approved a plan to make a state-funded early learning program an entitlement for all low-income families who qualify.
Since then, that plan has been delayed three times.
As lawmakers face a multibillion-dollar budget hole over the next four years, it’s becoming clearer that they will likely need to again push off the expansion — currently set to take
effect in the 2026-2027 school year.
“I am not thrilled to bring this to your attention,” House Appropriations Committee Chair Timm Ormsby, D-Spokane, said in a public hearing earlier this month. “It is a response to the
fiscal reality that we are in.”
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free part-day and full-day preschool and other services related to mental health, nutrition and family support for 3- and 4-year-olds in low-income families. As of last year, the program
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United Way of King County offering free tax services to residents who qualify
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United Way of King County is offering free tax services to residents who make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers).
Funded by United Way, the IRS, and the City of Seattle, the Free Tax Preparation program runs until Sunday, April 19. Services are available at more than a dozen locations across King
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Public Health Center in Kent. Virtual assistance is also available through they online tax site.
United Way tax preparation specialists will help clients understand their tax situation and take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working
Families Tax Credit to maximize their refund.
Last year, their Free Tax program served over 12,700 people and leveraged more than $16 million in tax refunds. “And we look forward to doing it again this year!”
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Washington State is confronting a projected budget deficit of $4.35 billion for the 2025-27 biennium and $6.7 billion for 2027-29. This challenge arises as state spending outpaces tax
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4ce40eb&id=f6bbd43994&e=b80de0d97c> before leaving office, while incoming Governor Bob Ferguson has shared his budget priorities—both highlighting the looming deficit.
“The hard truth is that we cannot move forward without tough choices—and we cannot move forward without revenue. That’s why we are taking a balanced approach: maintaining critical investments
while making strategic decisions about how we fund our future. Our goal is to ensure that every dollar we allocate helps build a stronger, fairer Washington.”
“My Role in the Appropriations Committee
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with those who provide essential government services at the local, state, and federal levels—services that will be impacted by upcoming budget cuts. Key priorities include:
* Supporting Washington’s 30 Community Action organizations, which serve over 700,000 of our most vulnerable residents
* Expanding access to the Washington Scholarship Fund, ensuring higher education remains within reach for all students
* Protecting natural resources and securing water quality and quantity for future generations
* Investing in emergency management support for rural communities facing wildfire crises
* Preserving diverse housing options, from manufactured homes to recovery housing”
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ACT NOW: HUD Still Hasn’t Released Homelessness Funding
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Please note: personalized messages like calls or emails are the most effective forms of advocacy to your Members of Congress. The information below provides details on calling or emailing
your Member of Congress’ office. If you cannot call directly or send a direct email, please use the online form at the right.
Essential homelessness funding still hasn’t been distributed to communities across the country. If this continues, people experiencing homelessness won’t be able to access life-saving
and critical housing assistance and supportive services.
A recent survey conducted by the Alliance found that more than 30-45 days without funding would result in massive disruption of services. Rent checks will be delayed, payroll for staff
may be missed, and bills to keep the doors open may go unpaid—all of which pose a threat not only to the program operations but, more importantly, to the people these projects are already
serving.
We need YOUR voice to tell your Members of Congress how critical these funds are to your community. And we need Congress to urge HUD to deliver these critical funds immediately to the
communities that need them.
3 KEY WAYS TO ADVOCATE TODAY:
Call your lawmakers’ D.C. offices.
* The Capitol Hill switchboard is (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the House or Senate office you request. Don’t know what to say? Please use this
script or change it to convey your own message.
* “I’m concerned about the risk to the FY2024 CoC Program funding for homelessness programs. More than four weeks have passed since HUD announced awards and CoCs and grantees have not
yet received any notification regarding the disbursement of these funds, including those with a prior-year award that has already expired. With threats to the HUD workforce and no transparency
on HUD’s intentions related to the obligation of these funds, I urge you to work with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the House and Senate Appropriations Committees
to ensure that FY2024 homeless funding is promptly distributed to the communities you represent and that awards are issued for 2024 and 2025 pursuant to the results of an exhaustive
and painstaking competition announced last month.
I also urge you to please sign on to a letter being circulated by Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) to the HUD Secretary in support of prompt processing of FY2024 funding and adherence
to the 2024-2025 competition for homeless services funding.”
* Please be sure to provide your name and address so the staff know you are a constituent, take you seriously, and will send you a written response.
Send a personalized email to your lawmaker’s office.
* If you already have a staff contact or email address for your Member of Congress’ office, please email them directly instead of using the form. Lawmakers are more likely to pay attention
to emails directly from their constituents that include personal details, rather than form emails. Create your own e-mail using the information provided in this message, customize it
with specific details on potential impact for your organization and community, and email it directly to your Member of Congress’ offices.
* Please be sure to provide your name and address so the staff know you are a constituent, take you seriously, and will send you a written response.
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Including CAP Infinity 2.0
and CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0
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bd4ce40eb&id=da0a116b6a&e=b80de0d97c> LIHEAP Action Day
Join us for LIHEAP Action Day on March 5, 2025, and the Advocacy Boot Camp and State Team Meetings on March 4, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard and advocate
for energy affordability.
Advocacy Boot Camp and State Team Meetings
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
What is LIHEAP Action Day?
LIHEAP Action Day is an advocacy event where participants meet with members of Congress to highlight the importance of energy assistance programs and ensure families in need have access
to essential services year-round. Advocates from 45 states attended in 2024, participating in 300+ meetings with Congress.
As a NEUAC member, your voice is crucial in shaping policy on energy assistance and energy affordability.
Registration Fees
NEUAC Members & Sponsor Organizations
Free for 2 attendees
Additional registrations at Standard rates
Discount code needed. Use code: comp25
Standard (Nonprofit, Government, Tribes)
$150 per attendee
Standard (Utilities, Corporations, Trade Associations)
$250 per attendee
Contact NEUAC for a discount code if your organization is bringing a customer or client who has received LIHEAP.
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CSBG Organizational Standards: Core Practices for Agency Success
Thursday, March 6 at 11 AM PT
The CSBG Organizational Standards define the foundational capacities that every Community Action Agency needs to deliver quality services and maintain effective operations. These standards
reflect core practices essential for nonprofit organizations, focusing on accountability, governance, and sound management. Join us to learn about the core practices behind the Standards
and strategies for integrating them into your agency’s operations.
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Enhancing Whole Family Approach Success Through Continuous Improvement and Rapid Cycle Learning
Wednesday, March 12, at 11 AM PT
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Join us for an engaging webinar that explores how Rapid Cycle Learning can enhance your agency’s Whole Family Approach (WFA) initiatives. This session will introduce the fundamentals
of this improvement methodology and demonstrate how a structured process for learning and adaptation can drive better outcomes for families. We will use examples to explore how agencies
can use Rapid Cycle Learning to address common WFA challenges, test small changes, and refine strategies for greater impact. Attendees will gain insights into identifying key areas
for testing, ensuring they focus on meaningful, measurable improvements. Additionally, we will clarify key concepts and differences between testing and piloting and introduce helpful
illustrations and resources to aid agencies in achieving more from their local improvement efforts and beyond.
Whether you are just beginning your WFA journey or looking to refine existing efforts, this webinar will provide the knowledge and resources needed to apply continuous learning practices
that drive family success.
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Solid Ground’s Annual Gala
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Join Solid Ground <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=1f7a776706&e=b80de0d97c> for an elegant evening of fun and generosity. Our Gala
is a gathering of supporters and partners invested in creating a community where everyone can thrive. Attendees enjoy beer and wine, a delicious 3-course dinner, inspiring stories of
perseverance and growth – and a call for support to help build more pathways beyond poverty. The party continues after the program with live music and more celebrating!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 5:30pm Doors
WHERE: SUMMIT @ 900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=29a93dcfe8&e=b80de0d97c> (a venue of the Seattle
Convention Center)
WHAT: Annual Gala: Building pathways beyond poverty
TICKETS:
* Early Bird: $175 – person | $1,500 – Table of 10
* After April 15: $200 – person | $1,750 – Table of 10
REGISTRATION: events@solid-ground.org <mailto:events@solid-ground.org> | 206.694.6801
TABLE HOSTS & SPONSORSHIPS: brianas@solid-ground.org <mailto:brianas@solid-ground.org> | 206.694.6724
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: events@solid-ground.org <mailto:events@solid-ground.org>
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Save the Date!
The 2025 CAPLAW National Training Conference will take place at the Sheraton Copley in Boston, MA. Join us May 28-30 to learn, be inspired, and connect with others in the Community Action
Network!
Registration Opens in February!
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Workshop tracks include:
Governance
Finance
Human Resources
Programs
Specialized
Who should attend:
CAA staff + board
Other federal grantees
Attorneys
Financial consultants
Federal + state officials
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Save The Date: 2025 Community Summit
DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration is proud to announce Community Summit 2025. The Community Summit continues a long tradition of conferences that have focused on expanding
access to supported employment, supported living and assistive technology. The Summit is a two-day conference that brings together individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,
self-advocates, families, friends, partners and allies to work together toward building more inclusive communities.
When: June 3 - 4, 2025
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Planning will begin soon! To stay up to date, please visit us at the Community Summit Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thecommunitysummit/. <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/c
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If you have questions about Community Summit 2025 or want to know how you can be involved, please contact Community Summit steering committee coordinator Ron Bryan at Ronald.Bryan@dshs.wa.gov
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Save the date!!!
The event you all know and love is coming this Spring! Mark your calendars for June 7, MSC's annual Spring into Action Dinner & Auction will be held at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort
Event Center!
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