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.
Racial justice matters: an interview with Tabitha Jensen
Margie Quinn, Social Justice Intern
Good news: Congress actually passed a budget! Bad news: sequestration still with us.
Ben Miksch, State and Federal Policy Associate
Help us support next year's emerging advocates
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
Lawmakers hear a lot of opinions. Do you ever wonder how often they hear from the people most impacted by poverty and homelessness?
Help us support next year's emerging advocates
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
Lawmakers hear a lot of opinions. Do you ever wonder how often they hear from the people most impacted by poverty and homelessness?
Help us support next year's emerging advocates
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
Lawmakers hear a lot of opinions. Do you ever wonder how often they hear from the people most impacted by poverty and homelessness?
Help us support next year's emerging advocates
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
Lawmakers hear a lot of opinions. Do you ever wonder how often they hear from the people most impacted by poverty and homelessness?
Help us support next year's emerging advocates
Rachael Myers, Executive Director
Lawmakers hear a lot of opinions. Do you ever wonder how often they hear from the people most impacted by poverty and homelessness?
Federal Budget Conference Committee needs to hear from you!
Margie Quinn, Social Justice Intern
5,000,000
That’s how many low-income families, people with disabilities, and senior citizens are able to live in safe, healthy, and affordable homes thanks to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.
Federal Budget Conference Committee needs to hear from you!
Margie Quinn, Social Justice Intern
5,000,000
That’s how many low-income families, people with disabilities, and senior citizens are able to live in safe, healthy, and affordable homes thanks to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs.