From affordable housing to nutritious food, basic needs are essential to the well-being of all residents—and the community at large.
Increase affordable housing Increase access to healthy food |
Washington State CASA »Washington State CASA (WaCASA) provides statewide services and support to a network of 35 local and tribal Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs. Solid Ground »Solid Ground offers a combination of frontline services to help people living on low incomes to overcome hunger, homelessness, dislocation and other traumas associated with poverty. |
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Recent Foundation Activities
Nourishing Networks The Seattle Foundation is partnering with Hopelink on the Nourishing Networks project, which is an effort focused on responding to local hunger issues and mobilizing the community to respond. Norman Rice and Linda Nageott, President and CEO of Food Lifeline, are co-chairing the Leadership Team. |
Success Story
Seattle's First Housing Project for Homeless Adults Living with Chronic Alcohol Addiction Downtown Emergency Service Center operates Seattle’s first housing project, 1811 Eastlake, for homeless adults living with chronic alcohol addiction. The organization provides much-needed on-site healthcare services, case management and other supportive services. This project saved taxpayers an estimated $4 million during its first year of operation through reduced jail time, emergency healthcare and crisis treatment services. |
In 2010, 35% of King County students applied for free or reduced-price meals at their school. |