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WSCAP Newsletter April 10, 2025
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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After Trump cuts, utility bill help for poorer WA residents uncertain
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Cuts by the Trump administration to a federal program that helps thousands of Washington’s most vulnerable residents stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer have left local agencies
worried about its future.
The Trump administration laid off the entire staff of the $4.1 billion Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps millions of low-income households nationwide afford utility
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anage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=340bf71250&e=b80de0d97c> as part of the administration’s dramatic restructuring of the federal government.
In Washington, social service agencies, anti-poverty groups and federal lawmakers raised the alarm over the federal agency’s overhaul, and warned the layoffs could hamper efforts to
support low-income families and older adults.
“Even a brief delay could ruin the finances of working families who are hanging on by a thread if this money doesn’t get out — and leave seniors stranded in deadly heat waves this summer,”
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In the past year, LIHEAP provided bill assistance to nearly 223,000 people in Washington, according to the Washington State Community Action Partnership, <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/tr
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“But the federal government has yet to deliver the remaining 10% to states, including an estimated more than $5.6 million for Washington. Without any federal LIHEAP workers, some wonder
how and if the state will get the rest of that money.”
““Right now, that last final 10% of funding is what we’re most concerned about, and any potential delays in receiving that funding,” said Amanda Santo, chief operating officer at Multi-Service
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““Every program feels like it’s on the chopping block,” Santo said. “That is a concern, that the LIHEAP program is among those programs that are going to be targeted for potential cuts.”
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, which delivered $1.4 million in LIHEAP energy assistance to more than 4,500 residents in North and East King County.
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than wealthier peers. For struggling families with young children and people on fixed incomes like those with disabilities and older adults, the federal energy assistance program has
been a lifeline.
“It removes the burden of needing to choose between staying housed or going without power or going without food,” Schmidt said.
In Washington, the average LIHEAP recipient lives on $1,349 per month, according to the Washington State Community Action Partnership. To qualify for the federal energy assistance program,
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Whatcom Mobile Medicine at EWRRC
Exciting news, East Whatcom—starting April 7, you can get medical care without driving to Bellingham! Whatcom Mobile Medicine will hold clinics at the East Whatcom Regional Resource
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P.S. Remember to check out the mobile dental clinic on Thursday, April 17 too.
Event Details
Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Starting Monday April 7th.
Times: 1pm-5pm
Available services include:
* Wellness exams
* Sports physicals
* Care for non-emergency acute and chronic health concerns
* Walk-in appointments as available.
Insurance: Most major insurances accepted:
* Molina
* Premera
* UHC
* Lifewise
* And More!
If uninsured or not in their insurance network, sliding scale fees are available based on income. Patients will not be turned away for inability to pay. You do not need to already be
a patient with this medical group, this is for anyone in East Whatcom.
To schedule an appointment, call 360-230-8157.
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A place to play and sleep
“I was afraid, but I didn’t want Andreas to feel fear,” shares Loma.
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“I was afraid, but I didn’t want Andreas to feel fear,” shares Loma.
Loma lost her job at a private school when the COVID pandemic began. Soon after she found herself unable to pay her rent. “I am not one to not pay my bills. I knew I wouldn’t be able
to pay my rent so I notified my landlord that I would be moving out.” At that time, Loma was not aware of protections put in place to keep people housed during the pandemic.
Loma and her great-grandson Andreas, who was two at the time, spent the next year living in their car. “I would park the car in hidden spots because I knew I was at risk of my car getting
repossessed. After about a year of living in my car, it happened. My car was repossessed, and Andreas and I were out on the curb.”
“It was difficult for Loma to navigate and find potential resources. “We weren’t victims of domestic violence, I’m not addicted, and I’m not pregnant. I was finding I didn’t qualify
for anything,” she shares. Eventually, she got connected to some organizations that were able to provide support through hotel/motel vouchers and they spent the next year bouncing between
motels and “camping.”
These organizations also helped connect her to MSC, where she was able to complete her assessment for Coordinated Entry for All (CEA). CEA is the main point of entry for the vast majority
of unhoused individuals and families seeking to find permanent, stable housing. It does not provide immediate housing, however, and wait times can be months or years.
During this wait time, MSC staff diligently watched and waited for potential placements for Loma and Andreas while providing support and check-ins to help Loma navigate potential resources
for their other needs. Finally, a spot opened up and MSC staff advocated for Loma and Andreas to be selected.
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EPA cuts could leave small rural towns choking in smoke
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The EPA’s slashing of more than $1 billion in grant funding has hit hard in Western communities that have felt climate impacts from flooding, wildfire smoke and melting permafrost.
A social service center in Twisp, Washington, provides box fans, air filters and N95 masks to Methow Valley residents to cope with heavy smoke from wildfires.
When wildfire smoke drifts into the Methow Valley, it tends to stay, settling in the folds of the Cascade foothills like a choking fog. Recent summers have brought weeks-long binges
of unhealthy air to one of Washington state’s poorest counties, rivaling some of the most polluted cities in the world.
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2ac7&e=b80de0d97c> as “DEI and Environmental Justice grants” has hit hard in many rural communities in the West that have firsthand experience with the destructive realities of the
warming climate. The cuts landed in Alaska villages reeling from melting permafrost and coastal flooding; Native American reservations suffering from smoke and long-running drought;
and mountain towns in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by burning forests.”
““As with any change in administration, the agency is reviewing its awarded grants to ensure each is an appropriate use of tax payer dollars and to understand how those programs align
with administration priorities,” the statement said. “The agency’s review is ongoing.”
Some nonprofit organizations that have been awarded EPA grants but have not received formal letters of termination are uncertain about whether they can still rely on that money.
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, said her nonprofit in eastern Washington state worked for nearly a year on an application for a $20 million EPA grant to support building a “resiliency hub” in the town of Omak. The
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in the past decade, according to data from the Washington State Department of Ecology.
In addition to the organization’s offices, the new building would include three child-care classrooms and a weatherization and home repair shop. It would serve as a community gathering
point and facility for the county emergency management agency to use during natural disasters such as the wildfires that regularly break out in the nearby state and national forests.
It would allow the council’s current offices to serve as a warehouse for its food distribution program that fed more than 13,000 people last year.
“We’re extremely rural, extremely isolated and extremely poor,” Shawver said. “So this kind of federal funding is really important to us because we don’t normally get the opportunity
to get a $20million grant to put up needed facilities that we’ve been planning for years.”
The plan for the facility has long been supported by county and state elected officials who represent the area. She also described Okanogan County as a “constituent community” where
a majority voted for Trump.
“We are hoping that we will get support in the areas that we need the most,” she said.
Her EPA contacts have described the grant as “under review.”
“We’re still holding out hope for this money,” she said.”
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Pierce County Human Services to Host Educational Events in Tacoma Honoring
Community Action and Older Americans Month
In celebration of Community Action Month and Older Americans Month, Pierce County Human Services will host two free events this May, featuring resource fairs and public screenings of
the award-winning documentary, “Cooked: Survival by Zip Code.”
The events aim to spark community dialogue around poverty, racial disparities, and disaster preparedness. Both gatherings will feature a robust lineup of local service providers and
organizations offering information and resources on disaster preparedness, education, employment, behavioral health, energy assistance, senior care, and more. The screenings are followed
by a panel discussion featuring Cooked filmmaker, Judith Helfand, and leaders from Metropolitan Development Council, Tacoma Community House, United Way of Pierce County and more.
“This documentary is a wake-up call—reminding us that disasters don’t affect all communities equally,” said Carol Mensah, Community Action Programs division manager. “Here in Pierce
County, we must confront the reality that poverty and racial disparities leave some of our neighbors more vulnerable than others. These events are an opportunity for us to come together,
learn, and take action.”
Participants will enjoy lunch, an award-winning film, and engage in community conversations at the following events:
* Evergreen State College – Tacoma
1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma
Friday, May 9 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
* Pacific Lutheran University – Anderson University Center, Regence Room
12180 Park Avenue S., Tacoma
Friday, May 30
3 – 6 p.m.
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required to attend the film screenings, which will begin one hour after the event begins. If you need support reserving your ticket, please call the Aging and Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) at 253-798-4600.
“Aging and Disability Resources is proud to collaborate on these important events in honor of Older Americans Month,” said Aaron Van Valkenburg, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources
manager. “We are committed to serving our disabled and aging residents by providing them with vital health and safety information, so they have the resources they need, especially during
times of extreme weather or other disaster events.”
For more information about the events, and to learn more about Community Action and Older Americans Month, visit www.piercecountywa.gov/cooked.
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The Road Map to Aging Conference
Discover the resources in our community to graceful aging at The Road Map to Aging Conference - your guide to navigating the journey ahead!
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Date and time
Saturday, May 3 · 7:30am - 3pm PDT
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Location
Hells Canyon Grand Hotel
621 21st Street Lewiston, ID 83501
Welcome to The Road Map to Aging Conference!
Join us for this free event! The Roadmap to Aging Conference aims to provide valuable information and resources for individuals navigating the complexities of aging. The conference is
centered around the theme of Advanced Planning and will focus on the Five Wishes Book, a tool designed to help individuals make important decisions about their healthcare and end-of-life
plans. The event will feature six key topics to address the various aspects of aging:
* Medicare – Understanding the ins and outs of Medicare benefits, eligibility, and coverage options.
* Medicaid – Exploring Medicaid's role in long-term care and how to navigate eligibility requirements.
* Legal – Assistance with essential legal advice regarding wills, power of attorney, guardianship, and estate planning.
* Crisis Management – Discussing strategies for managing unexpected health or financial crises as one ages.
* Home Care 101 – Offering insights into home care services, hospice care, and how to access support at home.
* Supportive Housing Communities – Addressing the different options for long-term care, including skilled nursing facilities and how to choose the right care setting.
The goal of the conference is to bring together local speakers and vendors to create an accessible, community-based event where attendees can get answers to their questions, access resources,
and learn from experts in each of these fields. It is designed to provide peace of mind and practical tools for individuals and families planning for aging, all within the context of
their local community.
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Check out our new older adults training
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Older adult homelessness is on the rise, but there are strategies we can use to serve this vulnerable population. Check out our new training course Caring for Older Adults Experiencing
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47 Anacortes seniors combat the loneliness epidemic through cohousing
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Collaborative, self-governed neighborhood represents an alternative American dream
It was roughly 14 degrees outside when Skagit Commons residents Charles and Shelly Parks received a phone call: Their neighbors’ pipes had burst. Despite the late hour, the couple ran
to help stem the freezing flood — and so did the rest of their neighbors.
Arriving at the house in question, Shelly recalled a “brigade” of people “sopping up their water, coming out with a towel,” she said. “ … Within an hour and a half, we had all the water
[off] the ground, and people were carrying furniture out.” By early next morning, someone had even laundered the “mountain” of leftover freezing towels.
In most American neighborhoods, this level of camaraderie might seem unusual. But Skagit Commons is a cohousing community, defined by The Cohousing Association of the United States (CohoUS)
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with common spaces, “designed to support an active and interdependent community life.”
“What I learned that night is, if something happens to me, I’ve got a community of people that will run to me. Like, they will literally run,” Shelly said. She now owns a cohousing consulting
business <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2793192280&e=b80de0d97c> , serves on CohoUS’s board of directors and is helping form a
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In cohousing, residents share meals and resources, gather for parties and celebrations, and pitch in on everything from cleaning to activity planning. Many communities are intergenerational;
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7c> , cohousing proponents envision an alternative American dream. Grace Kim is an architect with Schemata Workshop, the Seattle architecture firm behind Skagit Commons. She believes
cohousing promotes an intentional, collaborative way of living that can “hopefully permeate out into the rest of our communities.”
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Spokane, Washington State childcare leaders sound alarms following cuts to federal preschool program
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Child care providers are warning of dire implications for Spokane residents as the Head Start program is the latest to be caught up in federal cuts.
Earlier this week, the Trump administration shuttered the doors to the Health and Human Services Region 10 office in Seattle, which serves and oversees agency operations in Alaska, Idaho,
Oregon and Washington.
Located within it was the regional hub for the Office of Head Start, a federal early childhood education program serving low-income children and their families since its inception in
1965. The office’s six staff members learned they were laid off when they arrived for work Tuesday and couldn’t get in and had to be escorted by security to retrieve their personal
belongings, said Joel Ryan, director of the Washington State Association of Head Start.
Four other regional offices were closed earlier this week as the agency goes through intensive restructuring. About 10,000 full-time employees will be laid off, according to a news release
from the agency.
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FACT SHEET: Trump Imperils Program to Help Working Americans Heat and Cool Their Homes
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Trump and RFK Jr. fired entire staff running LIHEAP—putting program that helps 6 million American households heat and cool their homes in grave jeopardy
$378 million due to go out to help Americans avoid sweltering heat this summer now at risk
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, responded to President Trump and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. firing the entirety of the staff who run the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps 6 million American households with the tightest budgets
afford to heat and cool their homes.
In a statement, Senator Murray said:
“As he raises costs for American families by $3,800 and works to give billionaires like himself new tax breaks, Trump has now also fired all the staff in charge of helping over 6 million
American households heat and cool their homes.
“If the idea here is to prevent federal funding from reaching working class families who are counting on help to cool their homes this summer, Trump and RFK Jr. are on to something—because
who exactly is supposed to ensure this funding gets out now? In a matter of weeks, HHS is due to send states hundreds of millions of dollars in new resources ahead of the summer heat—who
is going to ensure that happens? When HHS has to quickly turn around new appropriations in October to release funding to states ahead of the winter cold, who is going to ensure that
is done quickly and correctly?
“Even a brief delay could ruin the finances of working families who are hanging on by a thread if this money doesn’t get out—and leave seniors stranded in deadly heat waves this summer.
If there are serious errors with calculations that end up shortchanging communities, we have Trump and RFK Jr. to thank for firing the very people who keep this program running.
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Commerce invests over $23 million to improve grid infrastructure, increasing grid reliability for 18 communities
Funding will support grid resilience and reliability projects statewide, benefitting disadvantaged communities
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grants to 18 projects across the state aimed at making our electrical grid stronger, more reliable, and better prepared for challenges brought by storms, wildfires, and other disruptions.
From burying power lines to upgrading critical infrastructure, these projects will modernize the grid and strengthen energy systems across Washington, including:
* Replacing outdated power poles and transmission lines
* Installing modern relay panels
* Upgrading and hardening electrical lines
* Moving vulnerable power lines underground
Awarded projects will receive both federal and state matching dollars, including funding from the Climate Commitment Act. Thanks to partnerships with local utilities, the funds are matched
three-to-one — helping reduce power outages and keep communities powered up when it matters most. Program grantees are also required to contribute matching funds – specifically, 33.34%
of the award amount.
Recipients are located across the state. Benton Rural Electric Association (BEA) received a $3 million award to purchase fire prevention systems, implement smart grid technologies, replace
aging power lines to reduce wildfire risk, and modernize the electric grid in Eastern Washington. “This project represents a major step forward in strengthening our electric system
against wildfire risk while enhancing energy reliability for the communities we serve,” said Ryan Redmond, Chief Executive Officer of Benton REA.
In Western Washington, Mason County Public Utility District No. 3 is using its $1.9 million award to upgrade the Pioneer substation transformer and install new relay panels to help manage
and maintain the capacity necessary for that service area. CEO Annette Creekpaum highlighted the importance of the funding, stating: “With rising prices, increased demand, and more
extreme weather, this funding award couldn’t come at a better time. This project makes it possible to provide more of what these communities need: staying warm in the winter, cool in
the summer, and keeping power rates low.”
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First United Methodist Church to support Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council Community Market
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The food cupboard remains open and accessible at its current location, 941 Washington St., Wenatchee, until April 30. After that date, it will rely on donations from the public.
The public can continue donating nonperishable food items, personal hygiene supplies and household cleaning items to the cupboard.
“Our hope is that neighbors and supporters will continue the generous donations the pantry has enjoyed for the last five years,” said Bethany Grenfell, director of discipleship for the
church.
The church first opened the pantry during the COVID-19 pandemic, modeling it after the national Little Free Pantry movement. In November, church members voted at their annual meeting
to transition support to the Community Market.
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Coast Chronicles: Food insecurity worries worsen in rural WA
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“Statewide food issues
Last month a Seattle Times article discussed the growing food insecurity issue. “Hunger is on the rise, and the programs that serve hungry people in our state need significant investments
to keep up with current demand. Food banks are on the front lines. Gov. Bob Ferguson recommended $52 million in budget cuts for food banks. At the same time, Congress approved a budget
plan that slashes $230 billion from SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.” (Article here: tinyurl.com/a36mkftc ).
Last week I spoke with Claire Lane, the Director of Anti-Hunger & Nutrition Coalition in Seattle. Claire’s got her finger on the pulse of both state and national food issues. As she
says, “I have a lot of concerns about our rural communities. We have data that shows one in ten Washington families suffer from food insecurity — rural county numbers are probably higher.’”
“Local food banks
I also checked with folks at our Ilwaco and Ocean Park food banks. Pretty much everyone is saying the same thing. “We’re all seeing an increase in the number of families needing food,
while our grant programs and monies are being cut.”
Michael Goldberg, Ocean Park Food Bank director, notes, “The big funding cut-offs may not be until July 1 because the fiscal year ends on June 30. But even now things are changing. We
get food from scheduled programs and we get money from the state. Our main supplier is Coastal Harvest, but we’re getting less food from them. We also get food from Northwest Coastal
Harvest [a separate organization], but we’ve actually been getting less food than we did in other years. We won’t find out the full effects of the changes from the Whitehouse for several
months. Our governor is also talking about cutting funds. In March we had 566 families, which included 1488 individuals, and we spent $5,474.00 buying food like eggs, milk, cheese,
bread, chicken, and peanut butter. So it’s a scary situation for us.””
“Rachel Gana, the director of the Ilwaco Food Bank, sent me data that confirms the growing need in our county. “We served 3,940 individuals in 2019 (pre-pandemic), 5,323 in 2020, 5,319
in 2021, 7,639 in 2022 and 11,764 in 2024. We’ve been told that our supplies won’t change too significantly until the end of the fiscal year, but Greg Pothier who does our reporting
to the agencies we receive food from had this to say, ‘It has changed, it has been down about 20% in the last few months, not counting our last delivery. I would guess a 50% or more
reduction in July. Just heard on PBS that a $500,000 purchase already made was cancelled and sent back TEFAP, [The Emergency Food Assistance Program]. TEFAP has been between 40 to 45%
of our total, whatever Northwest Harvest, and Coastal Harvest have left we might be spread a little thinner. I would say it has changed, now we get (1 or 2) cases of each item. We also
get a little bit from EFAP (Emergency Food Assistance Program. We’ll see what happens.’””
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7 million pounds of WA food at risk as federal cuts loom
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For the past two years, the Bellevue School District has allocated more of its food budget to buy from farmers across Washington to offer students meals with locally produced raspberries,
blueberries and coho and chum salmon.
The Local Food for Schools program, a federal program that funneled $8.8 million to Washington, played a crucial role in helping 160 districts, including Bellevue, boost the amount of
fresh produce and locally grown meat, poultry and seafood they served students.
But, earlier this month, the Trump administration canceled the program, leaving school nutrition staff in the Eastside district and across the state scrambling to revise their menus
and determine which local foods they can still buy without the federal funding.
In Washington alone, Local Food for Schools helped feed 850,000 students.
Nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture slashed roughly $660 million in funding for the Local Foods For Schools and child care centers. The move was part of a $1 billion cut from
two programs that helped schools, food banks and child care centers cover the cost of locally produced fresh foods.
Before the funding cut, the state was due to receive another $8.8 million over the next three fiscal years for the program.
“Aberdeen received $12,000 in federal money this school year to purchase frozen blackberries grown in Puyallup, frozen raspberries grown in Everson, Whatcom County, and dried cherries
from Mesa, Franklin County. If they were to continue, they would have to pay $24,000 for those berries, along with warehousing and shipping costs.
The dried cherries came in small packages perfect for sack lunches and the berries went into parfaits served for breakfast, Matisons said.
"The kids loved those," Matisons said.
The USDA created the program to counter supply chain and food shortages that schools experienced during the pandemic.”
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Student homelessness is growing in Clark County and across the state
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Homelessness among students continues to increase across Clark County and the state, reaching record highs, according to a Seattle nonprofit.
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high of 42,436 homeless students in the 2022-23 school year, with more than half being students of color.
In 2022-23, Clark County saw 1,968 homeless students. That number has increased since.
“Multiple factors may play into this increase, such as increased need, increased ability for districts to identify students and an expiration of pandemic-era policies meant at preventing
homelessness,” the report stated.
Building Changes produces an annual report based on school-level data compiled Oct. 1. The data is from Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Washington ranks sixth in the U.S. for student homeless population, according to Building Changes.
In the 2018-19 school year, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction reported 2,134 Clark County students experienced homelessness. That number decreased during the pandemic
but increased to 2,502 this school year.
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Funding opportunity open now to support interagency youth homelessness prevention workgroup
Funding applications close May 13
The Washington State Department of Commerce is making up to $422,000 available to contract with a community-based organization(s) to support the involvement of young people and families,
with lived experience of housing instability and/or systems involvement, in the interagency youth homelessness prevention workgroup. Applicants, applicant partners, and/or sub-grantee
must serve and be substantially governed by marginalized populations.
Funding available through this grant is solely for the purpose of building capacity for collaboration between one or more organizations and the Office of Homeless Youth (OHY) to establish
a permanent Youth Homelessness Prevention Steering Committee of lived experts. This committee will serve as an advisory body for the implementation of recommendations outlined in the
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Snapshot: Most Local & State Governments Spend More on Corrections than Housing
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As communities across the country grapple with rising homelessness and increased housing costs, the Alliance finds that the majority of state and local governments invest less on housing
than they do on corrections than addressing the affordable housing crisis.
Spending more on corrections doesn't solve the homelessness crisis, and neither does legislation that actively criminalizes homelessness. A new blog post highlights research showing
that punitive policies don't make progress.
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Managing Uncertainty: Guidance for CoCs
A new report from Homebase provides steps for how Continuums of Care (CoCs) and homeless response system providers can manage uncertainty.
“Managing uncertainty for CoCs and homeless services providers” covers processing new information as an organization, communicating with clients following trauma-informed principles,
managing CoC grants, and adapting budgets.
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Navigating HR Compliance Amid Regulatory Shifts
Updated Date and Time: Tuesday, April 15 at 9 AM PT)
This session will explore current and emerging HR compliance issues, with a focus on executive orders and other regulatory changes affecting workplace policies and practices.
Participants will:
* Identify executive orders issued by the current administration and their impact on HR
* Review steps to stay compliant during uncertain times
* Consider what may be ahead and how to prepare
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Larsen, Jayapal, DelBene, Strickland, Randall, Smith and Schrier Call on ICE and DHS to Answer Questions about Bellingham Raid
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), along with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Rep. Emily Randall (WA-06), Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) and
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Director Todd Lyons and DHS Secretary Noem.
Dear Secretary Noem and Acting Director Lyons:
We write to express our deep concerns over the recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across Washington State. We are especially alarmed at the recent ICE raid that
took place in Bellingham, Washington. Raids like this have devastating consequences for our communities.
On Wednesday in Bellingham, ICE officers entered a workplace, pointed guns at employees, and took away 37 community members in unmarked vans. For months, the Trump administration has
insisted that their deportation efforts are focused on “the worst of the worst” and true public safety threats. In reality, there is no indication that the people detained this week
are anything other than dedicated parents working hard to support their families and positive contributors to their communities.
Because of this raid and other detainments across the country, the fear of being taken away at gunpoint in unmarked vans is becoming widespread. This fear leaves students and employees
scared to go to class and to go to work. It cripples our small businesses and local economies. And critically, it makes it more difficult for state and local law enforcement to build
and maintain trust with the communities they serve. ICE actions like the raid that took place in Bellingham are making our communities less safe.
Every individual detained has a right to due process, including the right to speak to an attorney. We will be closely monitoring these cases to ensure that ICE is following the law.
To that end, we request that you immediately provide the following information:
1. Details on individuals ICE encountered during the enforcement action, including the number of people who were taken into custody, broken down by gender, age, nationality, immigration
status, and rationale for targeting them in a raid.
2. Information on how many of those arrested had previously received a stay of removal, order of supervision or other form of prosecutorial discretion pursuant to prosecutorial discretion
guidelines in place prior to January 2025.
3. Information on how many of those arrested have pending asylum claims.
4. The manner in which ICE may or may not have collaborated with state and local law enforcement agencies.
We look forward to your response.
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Monarch's Rise and Shine Breakfast 2025
Welcome to the RSVP page for 2025’s Rise and Shine breakfast fundraiser for Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center. Below you will be able to reserve your spot for this fantastic
event. We have adjusted the RSVP process to keep it as simple as possible. If you add additional guests, please be sure to cite their name in the text box so we can create a name tag
for them. If you or one of your guests is interested in being a Table Captain, please use the dropdown menu to indicate this. Table Captains are encouraged to help spread word of the
event and coordinate with the guests at their table. Tables seat 8.
A big thank you to our Community Champion sponsor Timberland Bank!
Details
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* Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
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* Cost: Free
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Fear is temporary, but making a difference lasts forever! Join us in Rappelling off The
Residence Inn on April 19! Bring your friends along for the ride! Sign up
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CAP Infinity Basic 2.0 and CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=7770d2e4a1&e=b80de0d97c>
On Demand Learning Library for Continuous Improvement
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Get Ready for What Matters Most 2025!
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Join us as we commemorate 119 years of building community, fostering equity, and transforming lives.
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Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
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Keynote Speaker:
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Claudia Castro Luna is an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate fellow (2019), WA State Poet Laureate (2018 – 2021), and Seattle’s inaugural Civic Poet (2015-2018). She is the author
of Cipota Under the Moon, and Killing Marías both shortlisted for the WA State Book Award in poetry, in 2023 and 2018 respectively. She is also the author of One River, A Thousand Voices,
and the chapbook, This City. Born in El Salvador, Castro Luna lives in English and Spanish, and she writes and teaches in Seattle on unceded Duwamish lands.
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The 2025 Washington State Nonprofit Conference
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The Washington State Nonprofit Conference (WSNC) is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders to learn, connect, and inspire. This year’s Washington
State Nonprofit Conference will be online May 13-14 with in-person regional WSNC locations in Spokane (Friday, May 16) and Tacoma (Tuesday, May 20). Powerful keynote speakers, memorable
workshops, and invaluable connections await!
Register today <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b2b5e53786&e=b80de0d97c> to discover everything that awaits - 30 workshops, 4 keynote
sessions, over 50 speakers, 4 learning tracks, and even more content to come.
Scholarships: We know cost is often a barrier, and thanks to our sponsors we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship application closes this Friday, March
7th.
NAWA Members : NAWA Members have exclusive access to discounted early bird registration rates as well as the special group rate All Access Pass.
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Solid Ground’s Annual Gala
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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
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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
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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 Now Open
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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
NEUAC 2025: Registration is Open!
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room at the Charlotte Westin, our official conference hotel.
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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,
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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
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NCAP’s 2025 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Detroit, MI | August 27th – 29th (Pre-Con: Aug. 25th – 26th)
Join Community Action Agencies and other human services providers from across the country at NCAP’s 2025 Annual Convention, taking place August 27th – 29th in Detroit, Michigan!
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Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and other human services providers are trusted, and they have both the expertise and dedication it takes to serve families and communities best. Agencies
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