Public and Private Partners Speak About Washington Families Fund Expansion
Posted by: Emily Nolan in Washington State, Washington Families Fund, Snohomish County, Pierce County, King County, Homelessness, Families on Mar 24, 2009
Building Changes recently announced the expanded efforts of the Washington Families Fund. Along with 23 government, public, and private partners, Building Changes has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) wherein all parties agreed to pursue the goals of Washington Families Fund -- namely, to reduce by half the number of children and their family members experiencing homelessness in Washington State.
The following video clips, which are from the public announcement of the MOU on March 19th, underscore the significance of this historic agreement and the work of the Washington Families Fund.
Betsy Lieberman, Executive Director of Building Changes, speaks about the 20,000 families that experience homelessness on any given night and how the Washington Families Fund works to offer them a self-sufficient future:
Kim, a formerly homeless mother of three, recounts her story of fleeing domestic violence and finding refuge and support at Vine Maple Place, a program that enabled her and her family to be "free with a new life":
Governor Chris Gregoire speaks about the significance of the Washington Families Fund and the goals of the Memorandum of Understanding:
David Bley, Director of the Pacific Northwest Initiative at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, speaks about the power of community will and individual leadership:
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon explains how the Washington Families Fund will help individuals achieve their version of their American dream through coordinated government services:
King County Executive Ron Sims comments on the significance of the Washington Families Fund system of support for families experiencing homelessness:
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy discusses how Pierce County is working to reduce the percentage of children that are homeless and how the Washington Families Fund supports their efforts:
Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson encourages giving to the effort of reducing homelessness, particularly in these tough economic times:
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels states that there is no excuse for any human being to be homeless in Seattle:
Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma speaks about the City of Tacoma's long-term efforts to address homelessness through innovative solutions:
Jon Fine, President & CEO of United Way of King County, speaks about United Way of King County's commitment to ending family homelessness and the importance of community partnerships:
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