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WSCAP Newsletter April 24, 2025
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‘A devastating loss’: WA state Sen. Bill Ramos mourned after dying unexpectedly
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Ramos joined the Senate this year after three terms in the House. He’s remembered as a champion on transportation and natural resource issues.
Washington state Sen. Bill Ramos died suddenly Saturday while on a trail run near his home in Issaquah. He was 69.
Colleagues remembered Ramos, a Democrat representing Washington’s 5th Legislative District, as a kind and dedicated public servant.
“He never let even the most serious matters get too serious,” said Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle. “He made you like him the moment you met him.”
“Bill’s passing is a devastating loss for our caucus and for our state,” Pedersen added.
Ramos, a member of the Latino Democratic Caucus, served in the U.S. Forest Service, Federal Transit Administration and on the Issaquah City Council before joining the Legislature. He
was also the longtime leader of Dance All Night in the Cascade foothills, where he taught ballroom, salsa and swing dancing.
His wife, Sarah Perry, is a King County Council member. She called Ramos her “dance partner in life.”
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Senator Murray Holds Roundtable on How Trump Attacks on Health Care, Child Care, and Social Security in WA State Put Families at Risk
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Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, held a roundtable discussion at Solid Ground <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3c
ee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a572b17448&e=b80de0d97c> in Seattle about how President Trump’s indiscriminate mass firings across the federal workforce, his funding freezes and attempts to
rip away billions <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=8cddf451bb&e=b80de0d97c> in public health funding for communities, and the deep
cuts he is now proposing to our nation’s health care <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=5a39e545d0&e=b80de0d97c> and child care <https://wapartner
ship.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=b2cafce11e&e=b80de0d97c> infrastructure—and much else—puts programs and services that families across Washington
state rely on every day at grave risk.
Senator Murray was joined for the discussion by: Tana Senn, Secretary for the WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF); Dr. Tao Kwan-Gett, State Health Officer, Washington
State Department of Health; Shalimar Gonzales, CEO of Solid Ground; Janice Deguchi, Executive Director of Neighborhood House, <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818
ebd4ce40eb&id=08ce768179&e=b80de0d97c> a Head Start provider in Seattle; and Sarah Stafford, a Senior Tribal Specialist who worked in HHS’s Administration for Children and Families
office in Seattle but is being fired through no fault of her own by Trump and Elon as part of the wide-scale Reduction in Force (RIF) at HHS.
“As part of the restructuring, the administration abruptly shuttered the HHS Region 10 office, which is based in Seattle but covers all of Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon, and
has the greatest number of federally recognized Tribes (272) of all HHS regions. The closure of the HHS Region 10 office also included the closure of the Seattle Office of Head Start—among
many other HHS subagency offices—and the termination of all employees who worked there.”
““We are on the brink of seeing more of our communities fall victim to a deliberate and entirely preventable crisis when they are already suffering from historically high housing and
food costs. If these proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid go through, the human toll will be profound: more families going without enough food, more people becoming seriously ill because
they can’t get the medical care they need, and more of our neighbors losing their homes,” said Shalimar Gonzales, CEO of Solid Ground. “Solid Ground is committed to doing everything
in our power to meet these growing needs, but we need support from partners and the local community, particularly as we face the loss of critical funding from the federal government.””
““Neighborhood House’s Head Start and Early Head Start program serves 429 low-income children pre-natal to age 5 through home based and center-based services at 4 locations, with a 5th
opening at White Center in May. There are 186 eligible children on our waitlist. Head Start and Early Head Start is comprehensive, we support the whole child: their academic, social
emotional growth, medical, dental, and nutritional health. Head Start and Early Head Start supports the whole family, connecting parents to jobs, housing, health care, and providing
opportunities for leadership development. Defunding Head Start would cut a vital lifeline for our nation’s children and families by eliminating a bridge to stability and economic opportunity,”
said Janice Deguchi, Executive Director of Neighborhood House, a Head Start provider in Seattle. “Without Low Income Heating and Assistance Program, many hard-working people Neighborhood
House serves will face the impossible choice between paying utility bills and meeting other basic needs like food and medication. Eliminating LIHEAP will leave vulnerable families without
the support they rely on to stay safe and stable in their homes. Community Services Block Grant advances economic independence and strengthens local communities by empowering local
Community Action Agencies like Solid Ground and Neighborhood House to respond to pressing and quickly changing community needs.””
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Why affordable housing providers say they’re facing an ‘existential’ crisis
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Jeff Guyett was sitting at his computer last May when he opened an email from his insurance broker. It revealed his new premium: over $400,000 annually. More than double the year before.
“I really didn’t even know how to respond at first,” Guyett said. “I was flabbergasted.”
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His organization owns about 200 affordable housing units across Whitman County. For years, the agency broke even on them. But, with the higher premiums, Guyett said he’s going to have
to raise rent. And it still won’t cover costs.
Guyett is also having difficult conversations with his staff about whether his organization can hold on to the units. “It’s very troubling, and it’s the one thing I do lose sleep over,”
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similar challenges.
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The organization said its members’ premiums have increased by an average of around 300% in the past year. But not all of them can raise rents in response, because they’re already charging
the maximum rent allowed by regulatory agencies.
“This insurance crisis is the biggest issue in the future of the affordable housing landscape that nobody is talking about and could cause an astronomical increase to homelessness,”
DeLuca said.
Skyrocketing premiums are only part of the problem. About half of DeLuca’s members have received letters stating their policies will not be renewed.
If housing providers can’t find — or afford — insurance, DeLuca worries they might be forced to sell their units. Some could continue to be designated as affordable housing, but others
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in the next two decades, according to the state Department of Commerce. But DeLuca fears the insurance dilemma will affect future projects, too, as it’s making it even less appealing
to build affordable housing.
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HopeSource Representative Speaks Out After Moses Lake Votes to Close Sleep Center
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after the Moses Lake City Council voted to close the Open Doors Sleep Center, the city’s only low-barrier homeless shelter, effective June 30.
For her safety and privacy, the representative is identified only as Sarah due to the sensitive nature of her work and the potential for backlash.
“We’re heartbroken. The people we serve are devastated. Many feel abandoned and scared about where they’ll sleep once the Sleep Center closes and is no longer an option. The Sleep Center
was more than a place to rest—it was hope for a better future,” Sarah stated.
“I wish the city council could see the faces of the people who come to us every night, just looking for a safe place to lay their head. They’re not just numbers or statistics. They’re
people who have already lost so much, and now they’re losing the one place that gave them a sense of security and dignity. There’s a lot of fear and confusion. People are asking, ‘Where
will I go? What will happen to me?’ And right now, we don’t have answers for them. It’s incredibly painful to watch their hope disappear because of this decision,” she added.
The council’s decision came after the expiration of a key state grant that funded the center’s operations. Officials said the city would focus on “core and basic services” and not reapply
for additional grant funding, citing limited resources and the need to prioritize police, fire, and other essential services. The city will explore ways to connect people in need with
other “wrap around” services, but acknowledged those services are not fully available locally.
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Commerce awards over $36 million for Clean Energy Community Grants
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Grants fund 38 projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support the planning and implementation of clean energy technologies
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million to support the planning, design and implementation of clean energy projects across the state. These projects, from Commerce’s Clean Energy Community Grants program, aim to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions while delivering meaningful benefits to tribes, overburdened communities and vulnerable populations in Washington.
Awarded projects include clean energy technologies such as rooftop solar, solar plus battery storage, carbon capture, ground source heat pumps, microgrids, and more.
““These projects strengthen energy resilience where it’s needed most,” said Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn. “Investing in local clean energy solutions helps communities stay safe, connected,
and prepared for the future.””
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Cornwall Community Resource Center.
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plus battery storage for housing assistance and food bank programs.
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da818ebd4ce40eb&id=c1de58a6c5&e=b80de0d97c> . Grant funding was awarded to planning or construction projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use clean energy technology, and benefit
overburdened populations. Approximately $5 million in additional grants are expected to be awarded later this spring.
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Northwest Clean Air Agency funds two climate action projects in Bellingham
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Two local entities are going to receive up to $3 million for funding climate action projects in Bellingham.
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Bellingham’s project will create a community solar array to reduce emissions.
NWCAA says the $1.7 million project will generate $69,000 per year in savings for the Climate Action Fund. Bellingham’s Climate Energy Manager Seth Vidaña adds the program’s revenue
will support a variety of other projects for 20-plus years.
The remaining $1.303 million is going towards Opportunity Council’s partnership with Mercy Housing to add ductless heat pumps to Mercy’s Sterling Meadows complex in Bellingham.
Opportunity Council’s Mark Schofield says the ductless heat pumps are much more efficient than traditional heating equipment. Sterling Meadows specializes in housing farm workers and
their families according to the NWCAA.
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Community Action Council’s Thrilling Over The Edge Event Nets $3,200+
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Executive Director Alan Walker says Over The Edge approached the CDCAC to bring this event to Wenatchee.
"We had an Americorp member three or four years ago reach out to the company and we didn't know about it at that time," Walker said. "The Over the Edge folks reached out to us and said
'hey, would you be interested in doing something like this?' and we decided yeah, let's do this - let's bring this to Wenatchee."
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Daeja Carlson and Yasmin Perez repeled. The Wenatchee Bighorns also volunteered and a couple of players participated in the action.
People visiting the hotel observed and many pulled out camping chairs to watch a total of 20 people rapel.
Walker says this event will come to Wenatchee again next year. As someone who personally rapeled down the side of the five-story building Friday before the event - it is completely worth
the time and money.
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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.
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.
Executive Director:
Janice Deguchi
Janice Deguchi has been the Executive Director of Neighborhood House <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=7f964b0306&e=b80de0d97c> since
September 2019. A Seattle native, Janice brings over 25 years of experience in supporting access to vocational training, early learning, senior care, and youth mentorship. She is a
passionate advocate for early learning, earning recognition as a Parent Map Superhero in 2013 for her advocacy efforts. Janice currently serves on the board of the Washington State
Community Action Partnership and co-chairs the Seattle Human Services Coalition Wage Equity Leadership Committee.
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Commerce Needs Your Input
The Washington State Department of Commerce is committed to investing in, and partnering with, communities like yours — now and into the future.
Our new Director of Commerce, Joe Nguyễn, is deeply committed to listening, learning, and being accountable to the people we serve, which is a top priority of Governor Ferguson.
A significant aspect of that commitment is delivering excellent customer service. We are already learning from the great feedback we've received! It helps us understand how we can better
support the individuals, organizations and communities we work with every day. Please take the survey or join a listening session — or both — so that we can learn from you too!
The survey will take just a few minutes of your valuable time. We’ve come up with three ways you can provide feedback on your experience with Commerce:
* Take a brief online survey <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=044aa324cc&e=b80de0d97c> (about 5 minutes);
* Register for online listening sessions (weekly opportunities); or
* Register for a local, in-person focus group near you (several will be held around the state).
Visit the Commerce Community Engagement page <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a53f431288&e=b80de0d97c> to view all of your participation
options.
The survey will close at the end of May 2025.
Register (Zoom) <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=296567c6fb&e=b80de0d97c> for the April 25 Listening Session (1 p.m.)
Register (Zoom) <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=362b08e3b5&e=b80de0d97c> for the April 26 Listening Session (10 a.m.)
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Leaked Budget Proposal for Health and Human Services Would Rip Rug Out From Under Struggling Households
The leaked proposal to slash $40 billion from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget poses a devastating threat to millions of individuals and families in low-income
households across the country. The proposed budget would eliminate funding for Head Start and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), while threatening funding for health
care and other basic needs services. Reading through the proposal is nothing short of shock and awe, knowing that the cuts would have far-reaching and long-lasting impacts on millions
of people and communities nationwide.
Head Start provides early childhood education, nutrition through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and family support services that give children a strong start in life
and help set them up for success in school. Head Start is particularly important in rural areas where such services, including access to nutritious meals and snacks through CACFP, are
limited. These communities would also see cuts to rural health initiatives.
The proposal to eliminate funding for LIHEAP would place the health and safety of working families, older adults, children, and individuals with disabilities at risk.
LIHEAP helps families keep the heat on in the winter and the air conditioning running in the summer. For many older adults, LIHEAP makes it possible to continue living independently
in their own homes. LIHEAP also plays an important role during disasters, such as during Florida’s winter storm last January, helping people meet a wide range of urgent household needs,
including utilities and temporary shelter.
Food, housing, and health care aren’t luxuries — they are necessities. Yet, these proposed cuts signal a disturbing approach, leaving behind those most in need. This budget proposal
comes on the heels of HHS eliminating the office that set the federal poverty level, which determined eligibility for benefits for tens of millions of people.
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Head Start and heating assistance targeted in Trump draft budget proposal
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The Trump administration is considering eliminating funding for two key federal programs that help millions of low-income Americans educate their young children and heat their homes.
A draft of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for the coming fiscal year calls for ending support for Head Start, which provides early childhood education and other services to
nearly 800,000 kids, and for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, which assists about 6 million households with their utility bills.
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a third of the discretionary federal health budget, eliminate dozens of programs and greatly shrink health agencies.
“The budget is callous because they are not thinking about the people who will be hurt,” said Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association,
which works with state officials who oversee LIHEAP. “To them, it’s a numbers game. They are not recognizing the enormity of the impact on ordinary people.”
Trump does not have the power to defund the programs on his own. Those decisions are up to Congress, which often does not follow a president’s budget recommendations.
Still, both Head Start and LIHEAP have been rocked by other recent changes instituted by the Health and Human Services Department, which administers them. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
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Central WA Head Start classes to reopen after sudden shutdown
More than 400 children can return to their Head Start classrooms in Central Washington after Inspire Development Centers was notified Friday that it would get its federal funding.
Inspire had laid off 72 employees, effective at the close of business Tuesday, and shuttered more than a dozen Head Start classrooms because it did not have enough money to continue
operating them.
But on Friday morning, the nonprofit heard from the U.S. Administration for Children and Families that it would receive the remaining $4.15 million, which it had been waiting for, said
Jorge Castillo, CEO of Inspire Development Centers.
Castillo said he didn’t know what led to the change.
“That’s hard to tell,” he said. “I know there’s a lot of people advocating, a lot of people telling the story. Who exactly may have been the most instrumental, I am not clear on that.”
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Private Screening of Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
May 2, 2025, | 7:00 PM | The Grand Cinema
Join us for a powerful evening as we kick off Community Action Awareness Month and Older Americans Month with a private screening of Cooked: Survival by Zip Code, a thought-provoking
documentary that explores the deadly consequences of inequality during climate disasters.
We're honored to welcome County Executive Ryan Mello, who will offer brief opening remarks before the screening.
This gathering marks the beginning of a month dedicated to raising awareness, acting, and standing together for a more equitable future.
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The Road Map to Aging Conference
* Date and time
* Saturday, May 3 · 7:30am - 3pm PDT
* 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.
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Snohomish County Seniors Can Apply for $80 Benefit to Buy Local Produce through SFMNP
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Snohomish County seniors with tight budgets have a fresh opportunity to bring home the greens—and reds, yellows, and purples of local fruits and veggies. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition
Program (SFMNP) is back this summer and is opening its application window for older adults who want to eat healthily and support area farmers.
The program, aimed at providing benefits for lower-income seniors, enables them to purchase locally sourced goods like fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. Increasing the use of farmers
markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture, the initiative strengthens the local farm economy. Applications for the SFMNP must be submitted by 4 p.m. on May 5 to
be considered within the funding limits available.
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an $80 pre-loaded benefit card to spend at participating locations. Snohomish County sets its eligibility requirements as residents aged 60 and over for non-Native Americans and 55
and up for Native Americans, with a monthly income cap of $2,413 for individuals and $3,261 for couples, offering an additional $848 per person for larger households. The timeframe
for use of these cards stretches up to October 31. Cards will be sent to those approved by mid-June.
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Some not-so-hidden truths about Seattle grocery stores
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It was the kind of headline that draws a long, exasperated, South Seattle sigh: “North Seattle Trader Joe’s draws hundreds to line up for grand opening.”
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cornucopia of grocery stores” in the neighborhood.
“All within a few miles of each other are Ken’s Market, Fred Meyer, PCC, Lenny’s Produce, Saar’s Super Saver (also newly opened and featuring mountains of fried chicken), QFC, Sprouts
Farmers Market, Asian Family Market and now Trader Joe’s,” Gutman wrote.
Yet areas including South Seattle and other economically disadvantaged parts of the city often have nothing close to a cornucopia of grocery options. Near my house in Rainier Beach,
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farmers market during part of the year.
But compared to Greenwood, South Seattle has fewer options for healthful foods.
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WA Commerce chief warns tariff fallout could hit state hard
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Washington’s top commerce official says the state cannot shield its economy from the fallout of rapidly escalating tariffs, particularly in sectors like agriculture, aerospace and technology.
“There is no way in Washington state that we can cover the gap for a global tariff trade war,” said Department of Commerce Director Joe Nguyễn in a wide-ranging interview on “Inside
Olympia”. “We haven’t recovered from the last trade war [in 2018],” he told host Austin Jenkins, “We’re still down 30% of exports to the Asia Pacific region because of the previous
ones.”
Washington is among the most trade-dependent states in the nation, with more than $58 billion in exports in 2024 and 40% of jobs tied to trade. According to the governor’s office, new
and retaliatory tariffs could cost the state’s agriculture sector $7.5 billion, with significant hits expected to apples, cherries, potatoes, wheat and dairy. India, for example, has
imposed a 20% retaliatory tariff on U.S. apples, which the state says has caused shipments to fall dramatically.
Nguyễn emphasized that while the state has launched a tariff information resource and is engaging international partners like Canada, Vietnam and Mexico, its capacity is limited.
“These tariffs are even worse than what we saw last time,” he said.
Nguyễn described the Department of Commerce’s role as pivotal — but constrained — in navigating such external pressures. With 485 programs and an $8 billion portfolio, the agency manages
everything from housing and behavioral health to economic development and small business grants.
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Washington schools see record number of homeless students in recent years
In recent years, Washington has recorded a record number of students experiencing homelessness, according to data from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Pierce
County school districts represent some of the largest populations of students experiencing housing instability.
According to some of the most recent data available from the OSPI, Washington recorded 42,436 homeless students in 2023, more than double the amount the state recorded more than a decade
before in 2010.
According to a report from Building Changes, a Washington-based homeless advocacy group, Washington ranks sixth in the nation among states with the most students experiencing homelessness
and fifth in the nation for percentage of students experiencing homelessness.
According to the report, 3.8% of the total student population in Washington experienced homelessness during the 2022-23 school year.
The report defines homelessness as living in a shelter, unsheltered, a motel or hotel, or “doubled-up,” meaning they share housing with relatives, friends, or other people.
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Risk assessment steps nonprofits can take as the Administration targets federal grants and contracts for termination.
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More Than 9 Million People Could Be at Risk of Homelessness If Federal Rental Assistance Was Eliminated
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More than 9 million people receive housing assistance through rental assistance programs (Public Housing, Section 8, Section 202, Section 811, and Housing Choice Vouchers.) run by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A new snapshot from the Alliance’s Homelessness Research Institute examines the potential impact of eliminating these critical
programs. While the Alliance does not anticipate such dramatic cuts, the data is clear: any cuts to these important programs will result in people losing their current housing, placing
them at risk of homelessness.
Homelessness is traumatic, dangerous and costly: keeping people in their current housing situation is far more efficient (and far less expensive) than the cycle of shelter, emergency
room visits, and service interactions that communities may experience when someone becomes homeless.
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assistance to older adults, disabled people, and people who work hard yet make extremely low incomes. Any cuts will destabilize the individuals and families who receive this assistance
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Fairness in homeless response: The road ahead for DEIA (part 1 of 3)
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There's so much controversy around DEI (or DEIA) these days! But what does it really mean, and what are the implications for homelessness? This is part 1 of a 3 part conversation with
Mary Frances Kenion, VP of Training and Technical Assistance, and Josh Johnson, Senior Technical Assistance Specialist, both from the National Alliance to End Homelessness. This video
discusses misunderstandings around DEIA and how DEIA relates to the concept of fairness.
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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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NCAP WAP-Pro
WAP-Pro: Empowering the Next Generation of Weatherization Leaders—Apply Now for This High-Impact, No-Cost Opportunity!
The National Community Action Partnership is proud to offer WAP-Pro, a premier cohort-based learning experience designed to cultivate the next generation of Weatherization leaders. This
dynamic program equips subgrantees with the tools to select, develop, and retain top talent through an engaging, peer-supported model.
With space limited to just 25 participants, this leadership cohort delivers a high-impact, no-cost opportunity to grow through expert-led curriculum, hands-on exercises, and interactive
collaboration. Participants will engage deeply with the four essential quadrants of professional development—theoretical knowledge, practical skill-building, case study analysis, and
real-world experiential learning. Whether you're a crew member, crew leader, intake specialist, administrative specialist, intake or case manager, this program is designed to empower
you for long-term success as a vital part of a Weatherization team.
Don’t miss this chance to invest in your organization's future—apply today!
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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=8ae02f1555&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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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
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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
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Luck is on your side! Registration for NEUAC 2025 in Charlotte, NC is officially OPEN! Secure your spot today and be among the first to register for a chance to win a complimentary hotel
room at the Charlotte Westin, our official conference hotel.
Don't miss out on early access to key sessions, networking opportunities, and industry insights that make NEUAC the must-attend event for energy assistance professionals.
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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.
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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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