Partnerships work to overcome education gaps highlighted by COVID-19 crisis
Charitable organizations are putting their resources into initiatives designed to reduce racial inequality during the coronavirus crisis and beyond.
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Innovative strategies address critical housing needs
In King County, Black and African American people make up 25% of the homeless population, despite being just 7% of the overall population.
Feeding Washington: Facing food insecurity head on
COVID-19 left many families across the region wondering when, or if, their next meal would come.
Stories of hope in a challenging time
COVID-19 created a series of challenges we will continue to face in 2021 and beyond. Disparities that existed before the pandemic have widened, leaving many...
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New programs address affordable housing shortage for middle-income workers
In light of the effects of COVID-19, the need for affordable homes has been greater than ever.
Food banks offer more than help with meals
Visits support individuals’ independence and sense of connection to the community.
Nonprofits help communities fill needs, great and small
The stresses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic are hitting communities hard, adding to the challenges many people already were facing.
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