Stories – Why We Need Housing For All

Why is it important to stop the sweeps? To work for housing affordability? To increase the range support services? Here are what a few folks who are experiencing homelessness have to say. Each person’s story is different and valuable. Ann I became homeless last October after going into the hospital. It was …

Press Release: Community Forum on Affordable Housing and Growth in South King County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2017 CONTACT: Sandra Aguila Salinas, Madrona Elementary (206) 579-1680; sandra.aguilasalinas@highlineschools.org Sandra Hunt, Madrona Elementary (206) 604-6738; sandra.hunt@highlineschools.org Helena Benedict, Tenants Union of Washington (971) 221-3555; helenab@tenantsunion.org Manufactured Home Owners and Local Educators to Host Community Forum on Affordable Housing and Growth in South King County …

Resources for Sexual Assault and Harassment Survivors and Perpetrators

For Survivors: SUPPORT: King County Sexual Assault Resource Center: Provides advocacy, therapy and education for victims of sexual assault, their families, and the community. Kcsarc.org / 1.888.99.VOICE (86423) 24/7 Hotline The Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County (Tacoma) Sexualassaultcenter.com / 1.800.756.7273 or 253.474.7273 24/7 hotline Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault …

Press Release: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act

For Immediate Release Oct. 16, 2017 Contact: Rebecca Bryant (SMITH), 202-225-8901 rebecca.bryant@mail.house.gov Omer Farooque (JAYAPAL), 202-450-0088, omer.farooque@mail.house.gov   Representatives Smith and Jayapal Call for Reforms to Deeply Flawed Immigration Detention System   SEATTLE – October 16, Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) convened local stakeholders in support of the Dignity for Detained …

Open Letter to Support Ballard Nickelsville

Although there are dozens of available plots that would work well for Nickelsville, City officials have not yet offered a reasonable site for relocation. In addition to a city ordinance that limits the duration of stay for sanctioned encampments to two years, the Ballard Nickelsville community has expressed a deep …