Posts in: "Fighting Homelessness"

New Reports Mean a United Front in Homeless Funding

Thanks to two new reports, we have evidence for strengthening our system so that more people exit homelessness. We've signed a funding memorandum of understanding to force significant reforms to how homeless services contracts are administered and funded. Read Article

Why United Way Supports the Seattle Housing Levy

The Seattle Housing Levy has funded more than 12,500 affordable apartments throughout the city, helped 800 families purchase their first home and provided emergency rent assistance to 6,500 families. Every housing levy has met and exceeded its goals. We support the 2016 Seattle Housing Levy. Read Article

We All Deserve Better Than the Jungle

We think that everyone should have a roof overhead, and are supportive of the City’s efforts to move people out of The Jungle. We also know that there are still too many people without a safe place to sleep – and, as a community, we have a lot of work ahead of us. Read Article

Your Role in Getting 3,000 People Hired

In Seattle, you might think that all available jobs get filled up. NOT TRUE! Jobs in our area go unfilled everyday. That's where Jobs Connect comes in and helps those experiencing homelessness CONNECT to jobs. Check it out! Read Article