We are thankful for the many GiveBIG sponsors supporting Basic Needs: BECU, Medina Foundation, and Aven Foundation.
Increase affordable housing Increase access to healthy food |
Bellevue LifeSpring »Bellevue LifeSpring promotes stability, self-sufficiency, and independence for those in need in the Bellevue community through programs and services that feed, clothe, shelter and educate. 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. Post-Prison Education Program »The goal of the Post-Prison Education Program is to dramatically reduce recidivism by harnessing the power of education. |
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Recent Foundation Activities
Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Funders Collaborative The Seattle Foundation continues to serve as a member of the Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Funders Collaborative and has participated in discussions to create a blueprint for action on key priorities to prevent and end youth/young adult homelessness in King County. |
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. |
Between 2007-2009 an average of 14% of Washington households struggled with hunger. |