Posts in: "Archive: Apr 2015"

I might give out, but I won’t give up

Blair Taylor, Starbucks chief community officer, reflects on meeting Blue H., a man experiencing homelessness who came to the United Way Community Resource Exchange on April 23 at CenturyLink Field. The Exchange brings together scores of resources and services all in one place, on one day, to help people who are homeless regroup. Hundreds of volunteers powered the day, with the biggest group from Starbucks, the title sponsor. Read Article

We can build our way out of homelessness

Saying we can't build our way out of homelessness is harmful because it singles out one valuable approach to housing people experiencing homelessness. Read on to hear from Rachael Myers, Executive Director of Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, as she answers the question, "Can we build our way out of homelessness?" Read Article