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WSCAP Newsletter May 29, 2025
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Taking Care to Keep Going: The Power of Self-Care for Mental Health By Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO, Byrd Barr Place
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In our community work, we talk a lot about housing, food, heat, and justice — the essentials for survival and dignity. But one essential that often gets overlooked is mental health.
I’ve come to understand, both professionally and personally, that taking care of our minds and hearts is just as important as caring for our bodies or our communities. And self-care
is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.
Burnout Is More Than Just Feeling Tired
Too often, burnout is worn like a badge of honor. We hustle hard, push through the exhaustion, and keep going until we can’t anymore. But burnout isn’t just being tired. It can seep
into every part of our lives. It can look like irritability, lack of motivation, forgetfulness, or withdrawal. Internally, it can trigger or worsen depression and anxiety, compromise
your immune system, and in some cases, even contribute to chronic illnesses — including heart disease, high blood pressure, and certain cancers.
The connection between stress and physical illness is real and well-documented. Long-term, unaddressed stress changes how your body functions. It can cause inflammation, suppress your
body’s ability to fight disease, and create chemical imbalances that leave you vulnerable to both mental and physical health crises. And for Black women in particular — who are often
caregivers, providers, and leaders — the toll of unrelenting stress can be especially devastating.
Leading with Mental Health in Mind
As a CEO and as a human being, I have a responsibility to model and support healthy practices for myself and for our team. That’s why at Byrd Barr Place, we believe mental health days
are essential. We build them into our culture intentionally, not just as part of a benefits package but as a statement: your well-being matters here.
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Ellensburg gives HopeSource $1.2M for new affordable housing project
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for a new affordable housing unit near downtown.
In March, the city issued a notice summarizing resources available for capital projects and housing services. On March 31, HopeSource applied for $1.2 million so it could purchase a
7,200-square-foot lot with four duplexes currently under construction at the intersection of South Pearl Street and West Washington Avenue.
The target acquisition date is Sept. 1.
As part of the purchase and sale agreement, HopeSource will give a property it currently owns on the same block to the developer, valued at $200,000.
The total project budget is nearly $1.7 million. Plans include eight units, six studios and two one-bedroom apartments.
Kittitas County committed $250,000 for the project — its maximum funding available for this year.
The South Pearl Street property is currently under construction by the developer, and has entered into a purchase-and-sale agreement with HopeSource to acquire the property contingent
upon receiving grant funds to support the purchase.
HopeSource says it will self-manage the property. Proposed rents are $886 per studio unit and $960 per one-bedroom unit.
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South Seattle food hub canceled amid Trump’s federal funding ‘chaos’
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A food hub in South Seattle that would offer vital storage space and services to local farmers and hunger relief groups has been canceled because of funding uncertainty at the federal
level. It’s been in the works for nearly a decade.
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, received a $4 million reimbursement grant in 2022 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund the project’s construction. The hub was expected to open in fall
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c> “given the ongoing chaos” under President Donald Trump’s administration, said Amythst Shipman, the organization’s director of business operations. The funding made up the bulk of
the construction budget.
““It’s going to get pretty bad in the next few months,” said River Brokaw, food bank coordinator at El Centro de la Raza <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce
40eb&id=b6c238a3e3&e=b80de0d97c> , as they unloaded a delivery of frozen Alaska Pollock fillets on a recent Tuesday.”
““Community groups who advocated for the food hub said the decision by Food Lifeline is understandable but disheartening. The food hub had already hired a project management firm, and
construction was set to begin this fall.
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82ade68&e=b80de0d97c> . Solid Ground, which transports goods from agencies like Food Lifeline to local food banks and food pantries, was one of the primary organizations supporting the
food hub.”
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Seeking alternatives, Blue Mountain Action Council turns to community to fund food bank
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Over the past few months, multiple federal and state contracts were cut, including one that would have provided about $5 million worth of food for food banks across Washington state
between April and June, said BMAC CEO Danielle Garbe Reser.
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, changes to staffing and more.
"Our smaller local farmers are the ones that often work with us most closely ... In the past, we've had federal funding to help us buy directly from local farms. That is one of the things
that's been cut," she said.
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The donation program allows community members to make a monthly donation ranging from $5 to $100. Community members can also drop off accepted foods, donate directly on the website or
volunteer to collect excess produce from local farms.
BMAC's donation program has a goal of raising $240,000 annually or about $20,000 per month to continue providing food bank services, including its Backpack Bridge program.
Just 16 days into the program, it raised more than $118,000. About $116,200 of the funds raised are from one-time gifts from individuals, organizations and grants.
So far, the program has received monthly donations from 49 donors totaling more than $1,840.
"We can't keep offering opportunities for food distribution if there's no food to distribute. We've been super grateful to the community for being so generous and responsive," she said.
The idea for a new donation program came out of a meeting, Garbe Reser said, when the community voiced its support to make fundraising more inclusive, which is why the program has five
different contributing rates.
Having a donation program, she said, also helps provide predictability for food orders because the food bank can count on consistent monthly income. Monthly donors can also become champions
of the food bank by recruiting others to donate.
“People will be able to say, 'I want to be a champion for the food bank,' and they're committing to bringing in friends and family as additional donors so they can set up fundraising
goals that they'd like to meet,” Garbe Reser said.
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Student homelessness often means overcrowding, not street-living
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Homelessness among students doesn’t always look like tents under bridges or cars parked overnight in a Walmart lot. For most homeless youth in Washington, it means staying on a friend’s
couch, sharing a bed in an overcrowded apartment, or moving from house to house with no permanent place to call home.
During the 2022–2023 school year, more than 42,000 students across Washington experienced homelessness, according to a report to the state legislature by the Office of Superintendent
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than 1,680 classrooms, each with 25 students, just to seat them all.
Of those students, 76% were classified as “doubled-up,” meaning they were living in shared housing due to loss of housing or economic hardship. That’s over 24,000 students statewide
without a stable home of their own.
“Unaffordable housing is a direct contributor to families living doubled up,” said Jennifer Robichaux, assistant principal at Cascade Elementary and lead administrator for the McKinney-Vento
Program in the Eastmont School District. “The gap between wages and housing costs keeps widening.”
“To ensure that all of her students receive adequate resources in their language, she connects with local organizations, including YWCA, Catholic Charities, Serve Wenatchee, Chelan-Douglas
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YWCA is currently preparing for back-to-school by collecting clothes for the fall. They donate $50 vouchers to local school districts for students to use as credit to buy the items they
need.”
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King County Community Action Agencies Call for Action as Federal Cuts Loom
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Budget proposals would devastate regional nonprofit sector’s ability to respond to economic crisis, agencies warn – leaving hundreds of thousands of community members in King County
without critical resources
King County’s Community Action Agencies Byrd Barr Place, El Centro de la Raza, Hopelink, Multi-Service Center, Neighborhood House, and Solid Ground are together calling for action to
protect the vital network of programs that serve the region’s most vulnerable community members. As Congress’ negotiations to reconcile its proposed budget with the White House’s FY2026
discretionary request continue, the six agencies warn that without a bipartisan agreement that includes funding for essential human services, these programs could face severe reductions
or shutdown.
“For years, Community Action Agencies and nonprofits have served as our nation's safety net, leveraging taxpayer and private support to provide critical services for our neighbors and
communities when they are at their most vulnerable,” said Shalimar Gonzales, CEO of Solid Ground and President of Washington State Community Action Partnership. “The near daily onslaught
of cuts to federal funding for nonprofits threatens to erode our ability to play this crucial role in American society.”
With Congress working to align competing FY2026 budget proposals and secure new appropriations for the following fiscal year, the threat to anti-poverty programs is growing on both fronts.
The proposed discretionary budget calls for a 10 percent cut to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (TANF), a 20 percent cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program [(SNAP), NCSL, 2025)], a cut of approximately $32.9 billion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the full elimination of the Community Services Block Grant
(The White House, 2025).
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Local programs brace for impact after AmeriCorps funding terminated
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As the Trump Administration slashes AmeriCorps funding nationwide, a wave of uncertainty ripples through Washington state, where 10 local organizations now scramble to maintain critical
community services—from legal aid and conservation work to student support and after-school programs—without the corps members they’ve come to rely on.
A preliminary injunction hearing in a Maryland district court on May 19 challenged President Trump’s executive order, Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing the federal lawsuit challenging Trump’s executive order, according to a news release last month.
“But the president thinks public programs and public dollars are his to do with what he will, snatching them up through the same scheming that federal courts have already said is likely
illegal,” Brown said in the news release.
On April 25, the state was notified by the federal government that AmeriCorps grant funding was terminated and AmeriCorps members must be placed on administrative leave until possible
termination on June 24, affecting 85% of AmeriCorps workforce and personnel.
“In Washington, 800 service sites host AmeriCorps members, and 1,300 AmeriCorps members were serving statewide at the time of funding terminations.
In Chelan and Douglas counties, 10 service sites were impacted at the time of grant funding termination, said Rachel Friederich, Serve Washington communications coordinator.
“At the time of the grant terminations, there were a total of 29 AmeriCorps members serving in Chelan and Douglas counties that were in programs in Serve Washington’s AmeriCorps portfolio,”
Friederich said.
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Valley Museum and Cultural Center.”
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WAGAP Accesses Yakima Weatherization Program
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anage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=f9f196faa7&e=b80de0d97c> , to help households improve energy efficiency.
Todd Hilmes, Weatherization and Utility Assistance Program Manager for the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, said that NCAC and WAGAP joined forces with the approval of the Washington
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to Klickitat and Skamania counties earlier this year. “The center brings 25 years of experience working with low-income homeowners to cut down on electricity bills, improve in-home
safety, and generally make homes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer,” he said.
Clients of WAGAP who already qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) automatically qualify for this program. Additionally, homeowners or renters in Washington
who make up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level or 60 percent of the state median income also qualify. Information and a detailed eligibility chart are available at https://www.commerce.wa.g
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For qualified households in its service area, WAGAP would connect them with the NCAC to have a certified professional conduct an audit of the home and outline updates that would help
reduce energy bills. They will then analyze the findings to pinpoint the most effective upgrades for the home.
Jennifer Pauletto, WAGAP’s executive director, said it is important to note that this is not a window replacement program and no guarantees are made that a home will be eligible for
specific upgrades. “Clients will work with our partners at the Northwest Community Action Center to determine the most appropriate course of action for their homes,” she said.
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Neighborhood House <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=dd44a55907&e=b80de0d97c> Program Recognized in Statewide Suicide Prevention
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We're honored that our partnership with Aki Kurose Middle School was featured in the Washington State Department of Health's 2025 Suicide Prevention Plan. Through the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀
𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 program, we're empowering youth to build resilience and foster peer support. Together, we're creating a stronger, more connected community.
Read the full plan here <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=a6866b4798&e=b80de0d97c> .
Review Commerce’s new draft urban growth area guidebook
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Feedback is due by June 11
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. This updated guidance is designed to help communities accommodate and plan for growth.
Draft guidance is available for public review until Wednesday, June 11. Comments can be submitted through an online form <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce
40eb&id=7b00e1d40f&e=b80de0d97c> .
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Background
The Growth Management Act requires counties to designate areas where urban growth should be encouraged. These include cities as well as unincorporated areas with urban character. The
vast majority of development occurs in urban growth areas. Establishing, modifying and planning these areas is critical for housing, infrastructure, and community and economic development.
The new draft represents the first major update to Commerce’s urban growth area guidance since 2012. The document is intended to equip communities with a thorough understanding of recent
statutes and rules related to urban growth areas, as well as best practices gleaned from three decades of urban growth planning.
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Mark your calendar for an evening that celebrates progress and builds momentum. Together for Impact is our newest fundraiser, where you’ll enjoy local cocktails, hear inspiring success
stories, and directly support programs that help people move from crisis to stability. It’s happening June 25 at the Historic Train Depot in Ellensburg and we'd love to see you there
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“Defend the Spend” Payment Justification Guide Webinar
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In March 2025, the Payment Management System (PMS) notified Head Start recipients that a new processing step was created to enhance transparency and accountability for federal funding.
The notice included instructions on how to implement the requirements of Executive Order 14222 – Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative
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This on-demand webinar provides key tips for successfully submitting a complete payment justification request. Listen as Office of Head Start leadership offer advice on submission timelines
and answer questions about the "Defend the Spend" notice.
Key topics include:
* Updates to the PMS
* The Administration for Children and Families’ approach to the payment justification requirement
* Tips for recipients to successfully submit their drawdown request
Join us in our efforts to promote transparency and accountability of federal funds!
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Related Resources
Explore related HeadStart.gov resources to learn more.
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All HeadStart.gov pages are translated into Spanish. Select the Español button on the top right corner to see the Spanish translation.
ONLINE: Executive Director Gathering
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The role of a nonprofit executive director is full of opportunities and challenges. All too often those holding this pivotal position may feel isolated or alone on their journey. The
Executive Director Gathering provides a space to learn together, support each other, and share wisdom. We invite executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, to join us
for an afternoon of shared learning and connection led by NAWA’s Executive Director, Neal Mizushima.
* Thursday, June 5, 2025
* 3:00PM – 5:00PM PT
* Online via Zoom – This gathering will not be recorded
* Cost: This gathering is free to attend.
* Who Should Attend: All executive directors, and those serving in similar roles, are welcome.
* Accessibility: Captioning: We will have automated captioning enabled.
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Community Action Case Management Training, with Berneitha K. McNair
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an opportunity for our network and Region 10 members to participate in the Community Action Case Management Training with Berneitha K. McNair <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?
u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=1fc7ada110&e=b80de0d97c> at no cost!
This in-person training begins with highlighting practical advice to achieve success and spark positive change in case management. The facilitator discusses helpful strategies for case
managers to perform an impeccable intake and aspirational assessment on low-income individuals and their families. The training will also examine aspects of the whole person/whole
family approach as a beneficial tool in conducting high-quality assessments. Attendees will learn a step-by-step process to properly plan in case management, as well as how to develop
impactful interventions and incorporate a holistic service delivery to achieve results in community action.
Agenda
* Practical Advice to Achieve Success in Case Management
* Questions Case Managers Should Ask Themselves Prior to Completing an Intake
* Helpful Tips to Completing an Impeccable Intake
* Definition and Importance of the Whole Person/Whole Family Approach During Assessment
* Components of an Aspirational Assessment in Case Management
* Definition of Proper Planning in Case Management
* A Step-By-Process to Proper Planning
* Questions to Ask During Planning to Get It Right for Low-Income Families and Individuals
* Proper Planning and a Holistic Service Delivery in Community Action
* Proper Planning and Developing Interventions
* Recap and Question/Answer Session
Details:
* When: June 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
* Where: The Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport (San Juan Ballroom)
* Address: 18118 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188, Phone: (206) 244-6666 <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=485c22a9ce&e=b80de0d97c>
* Parking for attendees is free the day of training only
* Lunch and snacks will be provided (Vegetarian, GF, and Dairy-free options will be available)
** Space is limited!
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or Region X (Alaska, Oregon, Idaho) Agency
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Questions? Please contact Zalina Abner-Green, WSCAP Training & Development Director, at zalina@wapartnership.org should you have any questions about this upcoming training.
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MAHA Commission Must Promote Greater Investments in Federal Nutrition Programs to Create a Healthier America
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report released today fails to recognize the inextricable link between hunger and health. Nearly 14 million children in this country
live in households that struggle to get the nutrition they need, threatening their growth and development and increasing their risk of chronic disease. Hunger is a major driver of poor
health and must be addressed as a public health crisis.
Decades of research have shown that federal nutrition programs, which include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch
Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, the summer and afterschool nutrition Programs, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC),
are not only critical for addressing hunger, but also serve as vital interventions for supporting the health of children and their families.
The MAHA Commission must promote greater investments in these programs. The return on investment will be children thriving where they live, learn, and play, reduced hospitalizations,
lower health care costs, and improved local economies.
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de0d97c> that would lead to more negative health outcomes for children and families by slashing SNAP— our nation’s first line of defense against hunger — by $300 billion. This will
only increase health care expenditures and put additional strain on families and systems already stretched thin. Rather than promoting health, this bill threatens to reverse decades
of progress in nutrition and public health.
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WSCAP E-LEARN ACADEMY
On Demand Learning Library for Continuous Improvement
with courses such as:
* CAP Infinity Basic 2.0
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* CAP Infinity 2.0 Intermediate: Continuous Improvement Course
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* CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 – Basic
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* CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 – Intermediate
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* Governance Webinar Series
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* HIPAA Trainer
* Human Resources Webinar Series
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* Inclusive and Equitable Hiring and Management Practices
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* Management Webinar Series
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* Home Visitor Safety in Community Action
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* Civil Rights Training
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* Customer Service with a DEI Lens
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New Poll Finds Americans Deeply Concerned About Housing Costs and Homelessness as Economic Insecurity Drives Crisis
Majority of Respondents Connect Rising Homelessness to Lack of Affordable Housing
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Consult reveals strong public concern over homelessness and housing affordability, with a majority of Americans tying the worsening crisis to rising housing costs.
According to the national survey, half of all U.S. adults report an increase in homelessness in their community in the past year, with 69% citing rising housing costs as the top reason
for the surge.
The results likely reflect the widespread economic uncertainty gripping many households, as they struggle with rising rents, stubborn inflation, an uneven stock market, the unknown impacts
of U.S. trade policy, and a presidential budget proposal that would decimate funding for homelessness and affordable housing.
“This polling reinforces what researchers, advocates, and those on the front lines of homeless response have been saying for decades: homelessness is primarily an economic issue,” said
Alliance CEO, Ann Oliva. “Our leaders have become increasingly unfocused on the economic needs of everyday Americans — in red states and blue alike — and the results clearly indicate
anxiety about people’s number one expense: housing.”
The link between housing and homelessness is clear: 72% of adults agree that their community would face less homelessness if there were more affordable housing options. Yet, 58% say
their community hasn’t invested nearly enough to meet that need. The failure to act has left cities and towns across the country grappling with the fallout. According to the National
Low Income Housing Coalition, the country is short 7.1 million affordable housing units for extremely low-income renters.
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Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice?
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. Rents are skyrocketing, homelessness is rising and working-class neighborhoods are threatened by displacement.
These challenges might feel unprecedented. But they echo a moment more than half a century ago.
In the 1950s and 1960s, housing and urban inequality were at the center of national politics. American cities were grappling with rapid urban decline, segregated and substandard housing
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a818ebd4ce40eb&id=c73685cfca&e=b80de0d97c> of disproportionately low-income and Black residents.
The federal government decided to try to do something about it.
President Lyndon B. Johnson launched one of the most ambitious experiments in urban policy: the Model Cities Program <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb
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short-lived initiative aimed to move beyond patchwork fixes to poverty and instead tackle its structural causes by empowering communities to shape their own futures.
Building a great society
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agenda, a sweeping effort to eliminate poverty, reduce racial injustice and expand social welfare programs in the United States.
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b7&e=b80de0d97c> that demolished entire neighborhoods and often left residents without decent options for new housing.
So the Johnson administration sought a more holistic approach. The Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce
40eb&id=4f4ed0b3d9&e=b80de0d97c> established a federal framework for cities to coordinate housing, education, employment, health care and social services at the neighborhood level.
To qualify for the program, cities had to apply for planning grants by submitting a detailed proposal that included an analysis of neighborhood conditions, long-term goals and strategies
for addressing problems.
Federal funds went directly to city governments, which then distributed them to local agencies and community organizations through contracts. These funds were relatively flexible but
had to be tied to locally tailored plans. For example, Kansas City, Missouri, used Model Cities funding to support a loan program that expanded access to capital for local small businesses
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eb&id=75f1f0539a&e=b80de0d97c> . It wasn’t just about rebuilding streets or erecting public housing. It was about creating new ways for government to work in partnership with the people
most affected by poverty and racism.
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Digital Equity Forum
Mark your calendars! The next Digital Equity Forum (DEF) meeting is coming up in just two weeks — Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from 3:00–4:30 PM via Zoom.
Meeting Access
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* Meeting ID: 867 6003 3185
* Passcode: 107087
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As always, the DEF operates under the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), and we welcome the public to attend, observe the meeting and share brief comments during the designated public
comment period at the end of the meeting. We look forward to your participation and support in advancing Digital Equity for all Washingtonians.
For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Katrina Tuggle at Katrina.tuggle@equity.wa.gov <mailto:Katrina.tuggle@equity.wa.gov>
Together we can bridge the digital divide!
NEUAC 2025: Registration is Open!
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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.
Register now and let the luck of the Irish be with you!
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2025 Community Summit
Uniting for Impact, Engaging for Change
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Save The Date: June 4
DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration 2025 Community Summit: Uniting for Impact, Engaging for Change. This year, the Summit will be an all-virtual conference, bringing together
self-advocates, families, friends, partners and allies to collaborate in building more inclusive communities.
Please join us on June 4, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for a virtual event featuring:
* Engaging keynote speakers.
* Virtual connection and networking opportunities.
* Virtual resource fair.
* Interactive sessions on issues impacting our communities.
To stay current with information on speakers, schedules, and registration, please visit www.communitysummit.ws <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=51
36578829&e=b80de0d97c> or follow us on Facebook at “The Community Summit.”
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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
<mailto:Ronald.Bryan@dshs.wa.gov> .
Tickets on sale now!
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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!
We are so excited to share this event with our community again this year and come together to celebrate and support the work that MSC is doing.
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