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Since 1984, the Washington State Coalition for the Homeless has taken the lead in advocacy,training and education on issues of homelessness in Washington State. Our board of directorsrepresents housing and service providers, ten year plan groups and continuum of care groupsfrom every county in the state. Our general membership is composed of homeless housing andservice providers, faith communities, governments, housing authorities, community actionagencies, members of the homeless and formerly homeless communities, businesses,advocates and members of the general public, also from every county in the state.

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Join WSCH Local Ending Homelessness Groups Statistics , Reports and Ending Homelessness Plans Homelessness in the Media Partner Organizations State and Federal Agencies that Address Homelessness
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Board of Directors

Adams County Barbara Anderson

Adams County Alan Hanks

Benton/Franklin Counties Judith Gidley

Chelan/Douglas Phoebe Nelson

Clallam County Kathy Wahto

Clark County Craig Lyons

Clark County Kate Budd

Cowlitz County Sherrie Tinoco

Cowlitz County Liz Haeck

Grant County Tom Bonnington

Grays Harbor County Vicki Petitt

Grays Harbor County Tracey Jackson

Island County Julia Sopalski

King County Daniel Malone

Kitsap County Sr. Pat Millen, OSF

Kitsap County Terry Schroeder

Lewis County Michaelle Sorlie

Mason County Debra Nielsen

Okanogan County Lael Duncan

Pierce County Adrian Johnson

Pierce County Troy Christensen

Skagit County Melissa Self

Snohomish County Mary Anne Dillon

Snohomish County Nate Marti

Spokane County Bob Peeler

Stevens County Jenny Jones


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Thurston County Theresa Slusher

Thurston County Selena Kilmoyer

Thurston County Lonna Walden

Thurston County Greg Provenzano

Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield Counties Steven Moss

Whatcom County Greg Winter

Yakima County Beth Dannhardt

Yakima County Tim Sullivan

Yakima County Lee Murdock

Staff

Executive Director Mia Navarro Wells

Lobbyist Seth Dawson

Our Mission is to End HomelessnessHomelessness is too often misunderstood and overlooked. We strive toeducate and change public opinion about homelessness in order to buildthe political will to end it.How many people are homeless in Washington State ?What are the causes ofhomelessness ?What is being done to end homelessness in Washington State ?

How many people are homeless in Washington State?

On any given night, it is estimated that almost 23,000 people are homeless in WashingtonState. During the 2007-2008 school year, 18,670 K-12 Washington State public school childrenwere homeless with their families. Over the course of 2008, it is estimated that 87,000 peoplefaced homelessness. Over the course of 2009, it is estimated that over 102,000 people will facehomelessness in our state. See these numbers inperspective .

What are the causes of homelessness?Here are just some of the causes of homelessness in Washington.See an overview of who washomeless in January of 2009 during the point in time count of homeless persons. (Data courtesyof the Washington State Department of Commerce.)PovertyHundreds of thousands of households simply do not earn enough to afford housing. Eventhough Washington State has the highest minimum wage in the country, it is still not enough toafford adequate market rate housing in many parts of Washington. Families are being forced to
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choose between paying rent and putting food on the table. Learn what it is like to survive at thefederal poverty level by watchingPovertyUSA .Fleeing Domestic ViolenceA significant number of families experiencing homelessness are single parents fleeing abusewith their children. For women who have been stay at home moms, finding a family-wage job tosupport themselves and their children is nearly impossible.

Mental IllnessWithout treatment, medication or family supports, mental illnesses can be debilitating. Peopleexperiencing debilitating, untreated mental illness cannot maintain employment. Withoutemployment, they cannot maintain housing.Alcohol and Substance AbuseAddiction is a powerful thing and it can affect anyone, regardless of income. If a person cannotafford treatment, and do not have a stable place to call home, what chance do they have ofrecovery?Criminal BackgroundThe vast majority of former prisoners are eager to start over when they are released fromprison. However, employers who will employ them are scarce, and landlords who will rent tothem are scarcer still. Without a stable home, returning to crime and to prison is almost certain.

Aging Out of Foster CareEach year, hundreds of youth age out of the foster care system. Sadly, many of them end uphomeless because they lack the support system and life skills to live independently. How manyof us were able to live completely independently at age 18?These are only some of the reasons people become homeless. All too often, people experiencea combination of these traumas.

What is being done to end homelessness in Washington State?

In 2005, the legislature passed theHomelessness Housing and Assistance Act, requiring eachcounty in Washington to develop a plan to end homelessness. Housing and service providersacross the state implement their plans using a continuum of housing options to meet the unique

needs of the people they serve. Homelessness Prevention: Rent and utility assistance, first and last months rent, creditrepair, moving costs, etc.

Emergency Shelter: Up to 90 days of shelter. Transitional Housing: Up to 24 months of subsidized housing and supportive services

like counseling, child care, employment training, budgeting and asset building. Permanent Supportive Housing: Ongoing subsidized housing with supportive services. Subsidized or Public Housing: Housing that is permanently affordable to people earning

0-80% of the area median income. Homebuyer Assistance Programs: Downpayment assistance and flexible loan products

aimed at helping low income households purchase a home.

Related Documents Homelessness in Washington State Putting the Numbers in Perspective (.pdf) 2008 Point in Time Count Data (.pdf)

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