Pierce County Human Services uses local and federal funding to finance the development and preservation of affordable rental housing and the development of homeownership opportunities for low income households in Pierce County. 🏘️⚒️ Here's an update on a few projects we're

As part of the Swim Seattle Initiative, Seattle Parks & Recreation is partnering with Oshun Swim School to offer trauma-informed and Afro-Indigenous centered swim opportunities to our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) + Allies community. parkways.seattle.gov/2024/04/08/swi…

When it comes to racial & gender disparities in wages & access to housing, the data are clear: women – particularly Black and Latina women – earn less than their male counterparts and face more difficulties affording rental housing. nlihc.org/oor

“If I could give advice to people starting their recovery journey, it would be this: You are not alone, and we do recover. Take it one day at a time, one hour at a time, or even one second at a time. You matter. You are loved. You are worth it! Help is out there. Call someone,

Are you passionate about shaping the future of affordable housing in Washington? Our Housing Division is hiring a Managing Director for the Multifamily Housing Unit. Deadline to apply: Sept. 19 Learn more: governmentjobs.com/careers/washin…

"We’ve seen that corporate landlords will do anything to generate more billions by charging excessive rents year after year, and the RealPage scandal is the perfect example." commondreams.org/opinion/econom…?

REMINDER: Join the Housing Development Consortium of Seattle - King County and WSCAP for a convening of affordable housing providers, community action agencies, service providers, lawmakers, and Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Register here: bit.ly/3Z5r1r3

Black Mental Health Matters! Let's support the mental wellbeing of Black communities by breaking down barriers to #MentalHealth support. #SPM24 Everyone deserves the care they need. 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/… #988Lifeline

A new report finds rent stabilization reduces overall supply by 9.9%, but a 42.1% increase in housing affordable to low-income renters. tinyurl.com/yms3yvnt

For 60 years, Byrd Barr Place has thrived thanks to the dedication of our community. Ms. Elma Horton embodies our mission of equity and service. Read our 60th anniversary spotlight on this remarkable leader: byrdbarrplace.org/news/elma-hort…

September 17 is National Voter Registration Day! Register to vote in Washington: vote.gov/register/washi…

It’s officially #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Today is the perfect opportunity to register to vote or confirm your registration status ahead of the upcoming voter registration deadlines. Visit Vote.org to find everything you need to vote. #VoteReady

🗳️ Housing is built with ballots. 🗳️ National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Our Homes,Our Votes campaign provides information to register, educate, and mobilize low-income renters & affordable housing advocates: buff.ly/2MdS5Mq You can check registration & register to vote at buff.ly/3XK513I

Happy National Voter Registration Day! Today is an important day - especially for renters with the lowest incomes - because affordable housing is built with ballots. Learn more from our president & CEO Diane Yentel!

Farm to Table Dinner 2024: A fundraiser to support HopeSource, Cle Elum Tickets are on sale now for our 9th Annual Farm to Table Dinner on September 19th, 6 pm, at Stonehouse 101 in Roslyn. Purchase Tickets Now: hopesource.us/farm-to-table

The Omak Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a Free Dental Clinic tomorrow, Friday, September 20, 2024. This is an annual event so keep an eye on their website for announcements in August at omakadventist.org

The pandemic, followed by high prices of gas and food, have left many of our community members in need of the most basic living necessities. More people are relying on our local food pantries. Will you help? Donate Today!! occac.com/donate/