Poverty & Basic Needs
Strong communities, healthy families, and a thriving economy that benefit us all: That is the future we want for Washington state. Yet too many people are struggling to just get by. Our state legislature must enact policies that ensure everyone can afford the basics and live with dignity.
Most Recent
Blog Post Census Snapshot: Too Many Washingtonians Still Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Blog Post Raising the Minimum Wage Is an Investment in Washington’s Kids
Fact Sheet A Look at the Economic Well-Being of Washingtonians with Low Incomes 2016
Blog Post More Washington Kids Have Health Coverage, but Poverty Still a Roadblock
Blog Post Report: Changes Needed So Washington’s Kids Have Chance for Bright Future
Blog Post Lawmakers Can Prevent Thousands of Washingtonians from Losing Food Assistance
Blog Post Proposed Two-Generation Legislation is Important Step in Improving Family Economic Security
Blog Post We Need a Two-Generation Approach to End Child Poverty