News Links
The following links comprise a select grouping of recent news articles from across the United States that relate directly to the work that Building Changes is doing to end homelessness. They in no way reflect the numerous articles that are published each day covering the complex issues related to homelessness. Links to websites of our partner organizations, where other news articles may be found, are located in Resources and Related Links.
West Seattle-based Family Promise closes doors, hopes to reopen
West Seattle Blog
08.19.10
The West Seattle Blog reported that Family Promise has been forced to temporarily close its doors until they can raise $90,000 to fund operations. Laura Bermes, a board member of Family Promise of Seattle, stated that the closure leaves “no shelter for homeless families between downtown Seattle and Kent.”
Low-income families having hard time finding housing
Tri-City Herald
08.18.10
The Tri-City Herald highlighted the difficulty low-income families have faced in securing housing within the Tri-Cities area. The Housing Authority of Pasco and Franklin County currently has 213 families on its Section 8 housing voucher list, while the Kennewick Housing Authority has approximately 780 households on its Section 8 housing list. The Kennewick Housing Authority quit accepting applications on July 1.
Project Cool eases back-to-school for homeless families
Ballard News-Tribune
08.14.10
The Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness recently hosted its annual Project Cool event to package school supplies for more than 1,800 homeless students in King County.
Washington's $800M Public Housing Portfolio In Peril
KUOW.org
08.13.10
KUOW highlighted the difficult decision faced by the state’s Housing Trust Fund to either finance the construction of new low-income housing projects or refurbish old buildings during the economic downturn.
Founding a Charity at 6, and Walking Across the Country for It at 12
New York Times
07.27.10
Zachary Bonner has walked nearly 1,950 miles from his home outside Tampa, Florida and intends to walk another 500 miles or so to the Pacific Ocean, all to raise money for homeless children.
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A smart investment to end homelessness
Seattle Times
02.04.10
Editorial by columnist Lance Dickie encourages lawmakers to support the work of the Washington Families Fund, reminding them that this dynamic public-private partnership uses state money to leverage philanthropic dollars to successfully address homelessness in Washington state.
Housing solutions start with more tents
SeattlePI.com
05.23.09
The City Club of Seattle hosted a forum on Friday to discuss affordable housing, tent cities, federal funding, and the city's housing levy. Betsy Lieberman, executive director of Building Changes, was in attendance and provided comment.
Building Changes' bold endeavor hits home
The Daily News
04.19.09
The Daily News editorial board highlights the new Washington Families Fund strategy and two recent Building Changes grants given to the Drug Abuse Prevention Center and the Emergency Support Shelter in Kelso.
Tacoma, Pierce housing agencies sharpen shovels
The News Tribune
04.18.09
The Tacoma Housing Authority has announced plans to spend about $4 million in economic stimulus money to improve about 350 senior residences around the city and start redeveloping about 140 affordable housing units in South Tacoma. Tacoma officials are also seeking to match the money with funds from Building Changes, through the Washington Families Fund.
