Patrick O'Connor, Director of Thurston County Public Defense, will discuss new developments in the Thurston County justice system. These include bail reform as a part of a new risk-assessment tool for pretrial release; the First Look project that evaluates diversion potential for new arrestees; ICE … [Read more...]
End Money Bail Webinar, October 23, 2019, online.
Last year Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism (BLUU) began a partnership with Love Resists. Bail keeps people in jail for weeks and even years—away from their families, friends and communities—before they see a judge. Bail traps people in debt, can mean a loss of custody of children, stable … [Read more...]
Eating Tomorrow: The Battle for the Future of Food in Africa, Oct. 30, Seattle
WED OCT 30: Reception 6PM, Event 7:30-9PM Eating Tomorrow: The Battle for the Future of Food in Africa Get your ticket today! Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ and AGRA Watch are very excited to welcome to Seattle Million Belay, Coordinator of the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in … [Read more...]
5th Annual Equity and Engagement Conference Focuses on Homelessness and Poverty, Oct. 12, Shoreline WA
Washington Family Engagement is pleased to present the 5th Annual Equity and Engagement Conference. This Conference will bring together pre-K to 12th educators, parents, students and community partners to take an in depth look at all aspects of diversity represented in our schools and neighborhoods … [Read more...]
WA Family Engagement 5th Annual Conference – Bridging the Divide, Oct. 12, Shoreline WA
WA Family Engagement 5th Annual Conference – Bridging the Divide Educators, parents, students, and community partners together look at all aspects of diversity represented in our schools and neighborhoods with a special focus on homelessness and poverty. Program includes expert speakers and … [Read more...]
Affordable Housing Workshop: Models That Work. Obstacles. Pathways to Success. October 12th, Bellevue WA
The Issaquah Sammaimish Interfaith Coalition invites you to sign up for this affordable housing workshop focusing on Eastside faith community involvement, and the important partnerships with cities and developers that make it happen. Workshop includes: Keynote Speakers, a … [Read more...]
Free Skill-building Workshops for Public Policy Advocacy in Seattle, Olympia and Tacoma
Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network for our Communities in Action advocacy program, a FREE series of workshops that will focus on how to use your voice to influence public policy and create the social change you want to see! Our Communities in Action program is a series of three workshops … [Read more...]
Homelessness in Seattle and King County with KUOW’s Kate Walters, Sept. 28, Shoreline WA
Homelessness is one of the biggest issues faced in Seattle and King County. On any given night there are roughly 11,200 people experiencing homelessness county-wide. This is a complicated issue that evokes strong emotions from people across the region. There are a wide range of opinions on how to … [Read more...]
Birnbaum Lecture–The Affordability Imperative: Delivering on the Promise of Health and Health Care for All, Nov. 13, Seattle
Mark your calendar for Kaiser Permanente Washington’s Annual Birnbaum Lecture—Wednesday, November 13, 7 to 9 p.m. at Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle This year, we present Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, a leading expert in health services, clinical research, and healthy aging. Dr. Larson’s lecture will … [Read more...]
Join the ACLU Discussion of Transgender Rights to Health Care, July 30 in Seattle
Flights & Rights is ACLU's community series featuring important civil rights issues and great beer in the KEXP Studio Gathering Space, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA! All people have a right to be who they are, be safe, and live free from discrimination. Yet many transgender people are unfairly … [Read more...]
VOTE FOR US – Reception & Book Reading with Joshua Douglas,July 2, 2019, Seattle
The League of Women Voters WA and Fix Democracy First are happy to welcome Joshua Douglas to Seattle. Professor Douglas, an expert on US election law and advocacy will be discussing his new book Vote for Us: How to Take Back Our Elections and Change the Future of Voting at Third Place Books, Seward … [Read more...]
Join UUs attending the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC) Moral Action Congress, June 17-19, Washington DC
Please join UUs attending the Poor People's Campaign (PPC) Moral Action Congress on June 17 - 19, in Washington D.C. Ohio is sending a delegation. Is your state? Join us to fight the distorted moral narrative, systemic racism, poverty, the war economy and ecological devastation More on UU … [Read more...]
Hone Your Justice Skills at GA, June 19-22, Spokane WA
You can register here. THURSDAY, JUNE 20 10 am-12 pm - Effective and Relational Justice Work in UU Spaces Offered by UUs for Social Justice in the Middle East Social justice work is central to Unitarian Universalist identity and is often controversial. UU activists must be effective in … [Read more...]
Rally to fund and modernize the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC), March 21, Olympia WA
That’s right! For years now, Washington state has ranked as having the number one worst tax code in the entire country! It’s beyond time that our absurd state tax structure was turned right side up. We need a tax structure that works for low- and moderate-income people, not just wealthy … [Read more...]
Hearing of House Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee on homelessness bills 1219, 1377, 1406 and 1207
The state legislature’s Housing, Community Development & Veterans Committee passed four homelessness bills (described below). These bills would enable local communities and religious organizations to develop affordable housing using existing tax bases. … [Read more...]
Support House Bill 1603/Senate Bill 5684 to Reverse Punitive Family Policies
WorkFirst program cuts over the last decade are hurting low-income families. During the Great Recession, Washington state lawmakers implemented harsh sanction and time limit policies that have made it more difficult for families to receive the support they need. These program changes … [Read more...]
Sign Petition for “Real” Universal Health Care Bill
Sign The Petition Recently it has been all over the news in Washington State that Governor Jay Inslee and members of our legislature are planning on introducing what they refer to as a “public option” bill to “promote” healthcare for all. In their carefully crafted press releases, articles, and … [Read more...]
Help Those Facing Tax Lien Foreclosure
Tax Lien Foreclosure Keep People in their Homes!Help us keep people housed by preventing unnecessary home foreclosures!We believe that people shouldn't lose their homes due to inability to pay their property taxes, and we're working on legislation to address this. Sign a letter in support … [Read more...]
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance – Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day
When: Thursday, February 28, 2019 Where: United Churches of Olympia and Capitol Campus REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN JANUARY 2019 At Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day, your voice is heard on some of the most pressing issues of our time: housing affordability and an end to homelessness. Be a … [Read more...]
Meaningful Movies: TRICKLE DOWN TOWN
7:00 PM, Friday, January 4, 2019 • Location : Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Place N Seattle, This brand-new film takes an up-close look at homelessness in Seattle. There are in-depth interviews with homeless people and visits to local homeless camps, including Camp Second Chance in … [Read more...]