Introductions
Kate Baber, Homelessness Policy and Advocacy Specialist
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?
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.
No one should go hungry on Thanksgiving - or any other day of the year
Newest member of the Housing Alliance family
Kate McMullen, Director of Development
Hello Washington Low Income Housing Alliance supporters, members, and allies.
Community land trusts: unique & affordable homeownership
Guest Blogger: Melora Hiller, Executive Director of the National Community Land Trust Network
Let's get it started! Advocacy Day 2014!
Alouise Urness, Community and Outreach Organizer
It is with tremendous joy that I announce the official opening of Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day registration!
Emergence
Alouise Urness, Community and Member Organizer
A healthy home also means access to the basics, like food
Guest Blogger: Linda Stone
Senior Food Policy Coordinator at the Children's Alliance
On November 1, more than 1.1 million low-income people in Washington experienced a reduction in their food assistance benefits, when a temporary boost to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, (formerly known as food stamps) expired. In this state, SNAP is known as the Basic Food Program.