Building Changes

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact! Communities thrive when we invest in each other and create opportunities for everyone to succeed. The Washington Youth & Families Fund, led by Building Changes, empowers communities most affected by homelessness with flexible, tailored solutions that honor the voices and needs of youth and families. Together, we’re creating innovative ways to support our neighbors and drive lasting change. Join us as we celebrate two decades of progress and help shape the future of the Washington Youth & Families Fund! Enjoy live music, appetizers, drinks, and more. Let’s come together to build a brighter future for all. http://bit.ly/wyff20th 📅 Washington Youth & Families Fund: 20th Anniversary Celebration 🗓️ Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 4:00–6:00 PM 📍 FareStart Restaurant, 700 Virginia St., Seattle, WA We hope to see you there! 🎉 #CommunityImpact #EndHomelessness #WashingtonYouthAndFamiliesFund #BuildingChanges

LaTanya Horace, Founder and Executive Director of The Silent Task Force, shares why the Washington Youth & Families Fund is unique and why it should continue to be funded. Led by Building Changes, the Washington Youth & Families Fund is our state’s most important resource for driving innovative and equitable solutions to youth and family homelessness. Join us on October 23rd to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Fund and invest in its future! Secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/gii8uF_q

A new report by UCSF Benioff Homelessness & Housing Initiative sheds light on the unique challenges faced by pregnant people experiencing homelessness. This powerful research highlights the urgent need for tailored support services. At Building Changes, we recognize the importance of addressing maternal health. Our work in Yakima and Pierce Counties, integrating Diversion into Maternity Support Services (MSS) and Infant Case Management (ICM), is making a real impact. By meeting people where they are and connecting them to housing solutions while they receive health services, we're helping pregnant and postpartum individuals secure stable housing and a healthier future for their families. https://lnkd.in/gxn8n-HB

Mark Your Calendar for October 23rd! RSVP: bit.ly/wyff20th The Washington Youth & Families Fund is turning 20, and we’re celebrating two decades of impact! For 20 years, Building Changes has leveraged this unique public-private partnership to provide grants and support to organizations and tribes, focusing on those communities hardest hit by housing instability. Together, we’ve made strides in reducing homelessness and improving housing services for thousands of families and youth. We hope you’ll join us in Seattle to celebrate this milestone and learn how you can be part of this vital work!

🏠 Building Pathways to Stability: YDIP’s First-Year Impact 🏠 Too many young people in Washington face challenges finding stable housing after exiting state systems of care. That’s where the Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) steps in. YDIP, a collaboration between Building Changes and A Way Home WA, ensures there's "no wrong door" for youth in crisis, providing vital support through trusted community organizations. Learn how we're making a difference in five counties with flexible funding and youth-centered care. Our latest report dives into YDIP’s first year and offers insights into how we can continue improving this critical work. bit.ly/3z7UUfC

Beautiful day yesterday building community with our new Washington Youth & Families Fund grantees and laying the groundwork for our powerful work together! We are filled with gratitude, joy, and inspiration to be learning and working alongside you to improve the well-being and long-term housing stability of families and young people in our state. Thank you M.i.A - Mujeres in Action, New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR), Pamoja Place, Triumph Teen Life Center, Second Chance Outreach/Hope for Homies, The Silent Task Force, Volunteers of America Eastern Washington, and YMCA of Greater Seattle. Many thanks also to our partners at Mother Nation and Freedom Project wa for joining us to share their experience and wisdom as current grantees!

Up first in our series is M.i.A - Mujeres in Action. M.i.A. is more than just an advocate—they're a lifeline for families recovering from homelessness and violence. By providing flexible funds, housing support, and healing services, they help survivors rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. We’re honored to support their mission of ending family violence and empowering the Latine community. Learn more about their work in Spokane county: www.miaspokane.org/

Building Changes is proud to support Homestead Community Land Trust in presenting Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal. She will join host Marcus Harrison Green, on September 12, 2024 in an evening of conversation to benefit Homestead Community Land Trust. Wilkerson is the author of the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestsellers The Warmth of Other Suns, and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. We're excited for what is sure to be an illuminating conversation with Ms. Wilkerson, the second in a series convened by Homestead to explore the systemic issues that create disparities in who has access to buying a home and the solutions and resilience that address these issues. All net proceeds of this event will build more permanently affordable homes for income-qualified households in our region and enable Homestead to steward land in trust for the benefit of the community and support community-led housing developments. Get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/geNSjJkM

🌟 We're excited to kick off a new series highlighting our Washington Youth & Families Fund grantees! Over the next few weeks, meet the organizations driving innovative solutions to youth and family homelessness. Stay tuned to learn about the incredible work they're doing across Washington State! #EndHomelessness #WashingtonYouthFamiliesFund

🌟 Save the Date: 7th Healing the Spirit Gathering by Mother Nation 🌟 Mother Nation will be hosting our 7th Healing the Spirit Gathering this fall on November 6th, 7th, and 8th, 2024!! We are excited to have you join us again, with presenters from across Indian Country, including keynote speakers, traditional healers, storytellers, and artists. 🎤✨ 🗓️ Mark your calendars and join us in this sacred space for healing and connection. We look forward to sharing this special experience and good medicine with you! 🌿💖