Washington Economic Justice Alliance

Boost in Enrollment, Drop in Missed Appointments After WIC Goes Remote

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In March 2020, as offices closed and people stayed home to stay safe, Washington Women, Infants, and Children... Read More Boost in Enrollment, Drop in Missed Appointments After WIC Goes Remote

LGBTQIA+ People Reflected in 10-year Plan to Dismantle Poverty

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This entry was written by Marianne K. Ozmun-Wells and comes courtesy of the Rainbow Alliance & Inclusion... Read More LGBTQIA+ People Reflected in 10-year Plan to Dismantle Poverty

Two Steering Committee Members Testify to Senate Committee on Economic Assistance Programs

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The Washington State Senate Human Services, Reentry and Rehabilitation Committee’s January 26 public... Read More Two Steering Committee Members Testify to Senate Committee on Economic Assistance Programs

Seattle Credit Union Focuses on Community and Our 10-Year Plan

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Part of the Poverty Reduction Workgroup’s efforts involved working with businesses, philanthropic groups,... Read More Seattle Credit Union Focuses on Community and Our 10-Year Plan

A Plan to Meet the Moment: The 10-year Plan to Dismantle Poverty is Here

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PRWG is thrilled to share the culmination of three years of work with you — A Blueprint for a Just &... Read More A Plan to Meet the Moment: The 10-year Plan to Dismantle Poverty is Here

HCA’s Sue Birch on How Poverty Affects Health and Wellness

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“It's very difficult to get people to be at their peak health and well and relaxed and thriving when... Read More HCA’s Sue Birch on How Poverty Affects Health and Wellness

DCYF’s Ross Hunter on Poverty’s Effects on Children

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“Poverty is the main driver of our work. The overwhelming majority of children in our care, either in... Read More DCYF’s Ross Hunter on Poverty’s Effects on Children

ESD’s Suzy LeVine on the 10-year Plan and Reducing Poverty

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“Now, more than ever, we need a plan for inclusive economic recovery.” In this video, Employment Security... Read More ESD’s Suzy LeVine on the 10-year Plan and Reducing Poverty

Commerce Secretary Lisa Brown on Taking the Right Steps Now

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“Reducing poverty and inequality is foundational to our work. Affordable housing, homelessness, helping a... Read More Commerce Secretary Lisa Brown on Taking the Right Steps Now

DSHS Secretary Cheryl Strange on Poverty in Washington

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“COVID-19 didn’t reveal anything new about poverty. It only amplified it.” In this video,... Read More DSHS Secretary Cheryl Strange on Poverty in Washington