Wishing Washingtonians Well-Being in 2025
Washington Economic Justice Alliance has a mission to ensure every Washingtonian can meet their basic needs, fully contribute their talents, and pass well-being down to future generations. In 2025,...
"A plan without action
is just a plan"
-Drayton Jackson and Juanita Maestas
-Drayton Jackson and
Juanita Maestas
Juanita Maestas
We're on a mission to end poverty in Washington.
A cohesive voice, and unified action.
WHO WE ARE
The Washington Economic Justice Alliance is the multi-sector collaboration responsible for implementing the 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty.
2024 Impact report
Let’s work together to create a Washington where everyone can thrive. Our 2024 impact report is a call to action for all partners committed to ending poverty and promoting well-being.
The 10-year Plan to Dismantle
Poverty in Washington
1.
Undo Structural
Racism
2.
Balance Power +
Resources
3.
Increase Economic
Opportunity
4.
Ensure Foundational
Well-Being
5.
Prioritize Urgent
Needs
6.
Build a Holistic
Continuum of Care
7.
Decriminalize
Poverty
8.
Prepare for the
Future of Work
Eight strategies. 60 Recommendations. One goal. Let’s go!
there is more to be done
In 2022, nearly one-third of Washingtonians were struggling to make ends meet.
While traditional measures of poverty show that around 9-11% of people in Washington were living in poverty in 2022, measures that are based on essential living costs show that more people are struggling to meet their basic needs. According to the ALICE standard and Self-Sufficiency Standard, around one-third of all people in Washington.
Washingtonians share. We listen. We act.
Stories of Impact
“Everybody had their own experience within the system, and everybody brought a value, but also brought… a piece of the puzzle.”
Jennifer SeaMonster-BereskinOn Alliance lived experts writing the 10 Year Plan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about poverty in Washington State and how we are addressing it.
Is the WA Economic Justice Alliance a nonprofit? A government agency?
The Washington Economic Justice Alliance is just that, an alliance among many people, organizations, and entities working together to implement the 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty.
Is WA Economic Justice Alliance a DSHS initiative?
No, while the Alliance is hosted by DSHS, it is a partnership between many lived experts, community organizations, tribes, businesses, and state agencies.
What is the 10-Year Plan?
The 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty is Washington State's Blueprint for a Just and Equitable Future. The plan outlines 8 Strategies and 60 policy recommendations designed to ensure Washingtonians have their foundational needs met and the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. The plan is informed by existing data and research, people experiencing poverty and organizations working on their behalf, and innovations happening in Washington state communities and throughout the country.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways to get involved with the WA Economic Justice Alliance. Check out our sign up to our Newsletter, or Contact Us to find out what unique contributions you can make to ending poverty in Washington State.
CONTACT US
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