Solutions to Homelessness in the Absence of Silver Bullets
David Wertheimer is the Deputy Director for the Pacific Northwest… Read Article
Homelessness Myth or Fact?
Seattle's population is growing, as is the number of people experiencing homelessness. Are homeless people coming here because we offer so many services? Read Article
From Jail to College Graduate: Chris
Your gift helped provide first-ever shelter beds in the south end for homeless youth, job training. Check out the success you helped make. Read Article
Saying Goodbye to Bill Hobson
Bill Hobson touched a lot of lives, having served many thousands of people who were not throwaway people, thanks to the work of DESC. Read Article
Connecting to the Breakfast Challenge on a Personal Level
Growing up, I struggled in school and would misbehave often. While I had the unconditional love of my family, we struggled like many other families and not having breakfast was normal. Research now shows us there is a strong correlation between childhood hunger and children struggling in school. Read Article
Congrats to New Solutions Grantee Ethiopian Community in Seattle!
We’re pleased to announce our New Solutions grantees. The funding… Read Article
4 reasons you don’t want to miss the next Emerging Leader speaker series
The Emerging Leaders Speaker Series provides access to our board of directors and other high-level volunteers - and an impressive group of leaders from some of our region’s most dynamic corporations and influential organizations. Read Article
They’re Off the Streets, Thanks to You
It’s hard to see people in our community struggle. Even harder when they are calling makeshift tents “home.” Your gift is helping people get people off the streets. Read Article
Urge the Senate to Bring Home a Win for Hungry Kids
Lauren McGowan is the Director of Family Stability for United… Read Article
Congrats to New Solutions Grantee East African Community Services!
East African Community Services will bolster the out-of-school educational resources and emotional support that low-income, East African middle-and high-school students receive within King County with the Multicultural Education and Youth Leadership Project. Read Article