News & Announcements

Browse All Posts

A Pathway to Stability: The Impact of the Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP)

What happens when young people create their own housing solutions in a crisis? How can...

Publish Date: March 25, 2026

Advocacy Matters: Coalition-Building In Action

In a major step forward for students and families across Washington, SHB 2594 has officially...

Publish Date: March 25, 2026

Mehret Tekle-Awarun steps into the role of Executive Director

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am excited to share that Mehret Tekle-Awarun...

Publish Date: October 9, 2025

Announcing our Interim Executive Director: Mehret Tekle-Awarun

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am excited to announce that Mehret Tekle-Awarun...

Publish Date: August 20, 2025

Executive Order Threatens Housing Solutions—We Say No to Criminalization

Criminalizing homelessness is wrong. This week’s executive order encourages states to do just that—by prioritizing...

Publish Date: July 31, 2025

Welcome Devin, Fabian, and Bétyna!

We’re excited to welcome Devin Noel-Endres, Fabian Vasquez, and Bétyna Berice to Building Changes! Devin...

Publish Date: July 10, 2025

A moment of transition—and continued momentum: A letter from Daniel Narváez Zavala and the Board of Directors

Dear Building Changes Community, After seven remarkable years at Building Changes—including the last four-and-a-half as...

Publish Date: June 11, 2025

We Stand for Equity, Justice, and Belonging—Now and Always

At a recent event celebrating International Women’s Day, four community leaders shared wisdom to guide...

Publish Date: March 27, 2025

Building Changes expands partnerships in two statewide youth & young adult programs

All of us want to feel seen, understood, and cared for. We seek people and...

Publish Date: February 19, 2025

Washington must continue programs that address homelessness – Washington State Standard

Washington State Standard | December 5, 2024 Commentary by Daniel Narváez Zavala, Executive Director of...

Publish Date: December 5, 2024

Get the latest news from Building Changes.