“Reducing poverty and inequality is foundational to our work. Affordable housing, homelessness, helping a small business owner get their foot in — these are just a few of the efforts we collaborate in with communities, nonprofits, business leaders and others to help find opportunities to succeed.”

In this video Lisa Brown, Washington State Department of Commerce Director, talks about the actionable steps provided in the 10-year Plan to Reduce Poverty and Inequality in Washington State, and the importance of making a commitment now.