• Dismantling Poverty in Washington

in Washington Dismantle Poverty Building a future in which all Washingtonians live with
the dignity of having their foundational needs met and
the building blocks of opportunity essential for
reaching their full potential in life so future
generations can reach theirs. in Washington Building a future in which all Washingtonians live with
the dignity of having their foundational needs met and
the building blocks of opportunity essential for
reaching their full potential in life so future
generations can reach theirs. Dismantle Poverty in Washington Building a future in which all Washingtonians live with
the dignity of having their foundational needs met and
the building blocks of opportunity essential for
reaching their full potential in life so future
generations can reach theirs. Dismantle Poverty in Washington Building a future in which all Washingtonians live with
the dignity of having their foundational needs met and
the building blocks of opportunity essential for
reaching their full potential in life so future
generations can reach theirs. Dismantle Poverty in Washington Building a future in which all Washingtonians live with
the dignity of having their foundational needs met and
the building blocks of opportunity essential for
reaching their full potential in life so future
generations can reach theirs. Dismantle Poverty
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1 in 4 Washingtonians struggle to make ends meet. We have a plan to change that.
Executive Summary
Reducing poverty and inequality is an essential investment in the collective well-being of our communities and economy.
10-year Plan to Dismantle Poverty in Washington
For every $1 invested in reducing child poverty, there is a $7 return to the economy.
Use The Action Toolkit
This guide can assist organizations in any system, sector, and jurisdiction to make a meaningful contribution to the Ten Year Plan.

“We are deeply grateful to Governor Inslee for taking a stand on poverty and inequality. For those of you with the power to now decide whether and how to act, please remember that millions of Washingtonians, just like us, will continue to struggle to keep a roof over our head, struggle to feed our children, and live without peace of mind that things will be okay. Please don’t forget that we are the people behind the numbers, the lives that will benefit should you choose to act.” 

Steering Committee Co-chairs

 ~Drayton Jackson and Juanita Maestas

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For every $1 invested in reducing child poverty, there is a $7 return to the economy.
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26% of Washingtonians do not have enough resources to meet needs foundational to their well-being, such as adequate food, safe and stable housing, and reliable transportation.
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Among children receiving food assistance in 2000… 46% are receiving food assistance today.
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Watch Our Webinar

We’ve hosted several webinars recently to review our 10-year plan, and to prioritize strategies in the wake of COVID-19. These webinars also covered constructive comments to help prepare for submitting the final plan to Governor Inslee this summer. The Poverty Reduction team was joined by some Steering Committee members in each webinar to talk about the plan, where we are now, and aspirations for the future. These two webinars feature, essentially, the same content.

Join our movement in advocating for systemic change that ensures every Washingtonian has the tools and support they need to reach their full potential. Join our distribution list to stay up-to-date on the work and progress and to know when we’ll be in your area to get feedback on the plan.

Learn more about the Poverty Reduction Work Group.