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This entry was written by Marianne K. Ozmun-Wells and comes courtesy of the Rainbow Alliance & Inclusion Network (RAIN), Washington state’s LGBTQ+ business resource

The Washington State Senate Human Services, Reentry and Rehabilitation Committee’s January 26 public hearing featured virtual public testimony from two members of the PRWG

Part of the Poverty Reduction Workgroup’s efforts involved working with businesses, philanthropic groups, nonprofits and others to track efforts that align with the 10-year

PRWG is thrilled to share the culmination of three years of work with you — A Blueprint for a Just & Equitable Future: The

“It’s very difficult to get people to be at their peak health and well and relaxed and thriving when they’re in an impoverished situation.”

“Poverty is the main driver of our work. The overwhelming majority of children in our care, either in the foster care system or juvenile

“Now, more than ever, we need a plan for inclusive economic recovery.” In this video, Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzy LeVine talks about her

“Reducing poverty and inequality is foundational to our work. Affordable housing, homelessness, helping a small business owner get their foot in — these are

“COVID-19 didn’t reveal anything new about poverty. It only amplified it.” In this video, DSHS Secretary Cheryl Strange talks about poverty, what the Poverty

Juanita Maestas is a longtime advocate for the impoverished. She’s part of the Solid Ground Advisory Council and the Statewide Poverty Action Network Board