Recent Updates
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Contact: Rob Huff, robh@wliha.org, (253) 229-5769
The Gap report shows why Housing Trust Fund investments and HB 2266 are so critical
The lowest income households in Washington continue to face a severe shortage of affordable and available rental homes in the latest The Gap report published today from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Contact: Rob Huff,robh@wliha.org, 253-229-5769
NEWS ADVISORY - Critical bill to legalize solutions to homelessness passes out of the Senate
Today the Senate passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266 to remove barriers to the siting of permanent supportive housing and shelter in a critical step to ensure Washington can respond more quickly and efficiently to the ongoing affordable housing and homelessness crisis.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Contact: Rob Huff, robh@wliha.org, 253-229-5769
Critical bill to legalize solutions to homelessness passes out of committee
Today the Senate Housing Committee passed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266 to remove barriers to the siting of permanent supportive housing and shelter in a critical step to ensure Washington can respond more quickly and efficiently to the ongoing affordable housing and homelessness crisis.
Organizations All Over Washington Oppose Funding Cuts & Elimination of Services Affecting Thousands of the State’s Disabled Individuals
Joaquin Uy, Communications Specialist
In recent budget proposals released by state agencies to the Governor’s Office, three programs that help thousands of disabled individuals across the state are slated to receive substantial cuts.
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Honah Thompson, Social Justice Intern
Save the date & now accepting proposals!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Over the past several weeks, we’ve had a number of major updates to share with our members. Last week, we shared our ideas for new strategies to end chronic homelessness and improve health. This week, we are excited to announce the date of next year’s Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Save the date & now accepting proposals!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Over the past several weeks, we’ve had a number of major updates to share with our members. Last week, we shared our ideas for new strategies to end chronic homelessness and improve health. This week, we are excited to announce the date of next year’s Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Save the date & now accepting proposals!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Over the past several weeks, we’ve had a number of major updates to share with our members. Last week, we shared our ideas for new strategies to end chronic homelessness and improve health. This week, we are excited to announce the date of next year’s Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Save the date & now accepting proposals!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
Over the past several weeks, we’ve had a number of major updates to share with our members. Last week, we shared our ideas for new strategies to end chronic homelessness and improve health. This week, we are excited to announce the date of next year’s Conference on Ending Homelessness.
End chronic homelessness and improve health? Yes, it can be done!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
The expansion of Medicaid in Washington under the federal Affordable Care Act has extended health care coverage access to over 250,000 people living on low incomes. Despite this success, people experiencing chronic homelessness frequently face significant barriers to using Medicaid. Thus, they are often unable to regularly access health care or reach improved health outcomes.
End chronic homelessness and improve health? Yes, it can be done!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
The expansion of Medicaid in Washington under the federal Affordable Care Act has extended health care coverage access to over 250,000 people living on low incomes. Despite this success, people experiencing chronic homelessness frequently face significant barriers to using Medicaid. Thus, they are often unable to regularly access health care or reach improved health outcomes.
End chronic homelessness and improve health? Yes, it can be done!
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
The expansion of Medicaid in Washington under the federal Affordable Care Act has extended health care coverage access to over 250,000 people living on low incomes. Despite this success, people experiencing chronic homelessness frequently face significant barriers to using Medicaid. Thus, they are often unable to regularly access health care or reach improved health outcomes.
Evergreen State tied 8th worst in the nation for affordable housing gap
Joaquin Uy, Communications Specialist
When it comes to finding an affordable home, challenges continue for Washington’s lowest income renters. This is according to a recently released joint report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance (Housing Alliance).