Topic: Community engagement
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November 2021 Newsletter: Honoring the original stewards of Washington’s land
November is Native American Heritage Month, an important time for us to honor and recognize the 34 nations and tribes who have lived and worked in Washington state for more than 10,000 years.
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February 2021 Newsletter: Preventing family homelessness
For over a decade, our Family Homelessness Initiative has been working to reduce and prevent homelessness among families with children in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, by improving the data, coordination, flexibility and effectiveness of the county crisis response systems.
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Evaluation of the Family Homelessness Systems Initiative: six month evaluation findings
A new evaluation from Westat found that King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties have made changes to their crisis response systems that allow them to more effectively serve families experiencing homelessness.
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The value of community philanthropy
Community is not merely a geographical place, it is the bonds, shared values, history, and sense of belonging that allows us to make meaning with each other. It's a commitment to our neighbors and a shared aspiration that the next generation succeed.