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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
A couple of years ago I was asked to represent the Department of Health on the Governor’s Poverty Reduction Workgroup (PRWG). The PRWG was
Thank you, Secretary John Wiesman, for your unwavering support of poverty reduction in our state. From aligning the State Health Improvement Plan to the