News
Homeless kids, families deserve improved help
The News Tribune, 3/30/09
An editorial by columnist Kathleen Merryman calls the expanded work of the Washington Families fund ambitious and challenging but "worth the risk and expense."
Homeless Families - Taking a smarter approach
Everett Herald, 3/20/09
An editorial that praises the Washington Families Fund public-private partnership model in tackling family homelessness.
Gates Foundation joins others in goal to cut homelessness
The Seattle Times, 3/19/09
Report on the Washington Families Fund partnership of governments, businesses and nonprofits pledging to redouble its efforts to help the growing number of homeless families in Washington State. The pledge includes up to $60 million over 10 years by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Building Changes Announces Bold New Washington Families Fund Initiative
On Thursday, March 19, more than 20 public and private community partners affirmed their deep and shared commitment to reducing family homelessness in Washington State, pledging to reduce by 5000 the number of children and their family members experiencing homelessness in our state over the next decade.
Washington Families Fund Launches New Strategy to Prevent and End Family Homelessness
Today, the Washington Families Fund, an unprecedented public-private partnership led by Building Changes, announced it is embarking upon a bold, new approach to end homelessness among families with children throughout the state, with the goal of reducing the problem by 50 percent in the next decade.
Download Press Release (3/19/09)
