United Churches Emergency Fund

08/16/2026

Seattle City Council recently passed an ordinance that will require landlords to outline various leasing costs in rental and renewal agreements including:
- monthly rent
- mandatory and optional fees
- utility costs included in the rent and those covered by the tenant

The ordinance takes effect July 2027 and may help bring transparency and protection for tenants from unfair leasing practices that increase living costs in the city. Read more below.

The new transparency ordinance, effective July 2027, eliminates administrative service charges, pet rent and package fees and requires upfront pricing for tenants.

08/05/2026

Announcement 📣 UCEF is increasing its rate for emergency financial assistance from $250 to $300. This adjustment is much-needed as living costs in Seattle remain out-of-reach for many residents.

If you or someone you know is facing eviction, please visit or share the following link for more information on applying for assistance.

https://www.ucef-seattle.org/get-help

08/01/2026

Renters: know your rights, get empowered! 🔑 Join a Rent Smart webinar to learn your rights under landlord-tenant law in WA state, and what you can do when facing common scenarios. Register for free: https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/tenant-webinars/

07/01/2026

UCEF's emergency assistance program can help secure housing and peace of mind.

Read about how $250 can make an impact from a recent client testimonial below and visit the following link to learn more about our mission.

https://www.ucef-seattle.org/

06/25/2026

High living costs and limited affordable housing pushes households into the streets with nowhere to go.

Until housing and services meet individual demand, people will continue to fall into homelessness.

Help keep families housed by donating to UCEF below or sharing UCEF's work with your network!

https://www.ucef-seattle.org/donate

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/king-county-finds-9-rise-in-homelessness-since-2024/

Survey results, released by the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, also show 64% of the homeless population lives outside of shelters.

06/16/2026

Looking for affordable housing in Seattle? Check out the below openings!

05/04/2026

Tomorrow's the day! UCEF is participating in Washington Gives May 5th Give Big Campaign. Individuals interested in supporting UCEF have until May 31st to make a donation.

Unable to donate? No problem! Sharing this post with your network is just as helpful 🗣️.

📢: UCEF is participating in the Washington Gives GIVE BIG campaign to invest in our communities statewide.

Between now and May 31st, you can donate to UCEF below and help keep individuals and families housed.

Help spread the word and share with your network!

https://www.wagives.org/organization/United-Churches-Emergency-Fund?claim_org=true

05/02/2026

Check out upcoming webinars on your tenant rights under state law by Solid Ground!

Renters: do you know your rights? 🔑 Join us at a Rent Smart webinar to learn your rights under landlord-tenant law in WA state, and what you can do when facing common scenarios. Register for free: https://www.solid-ground.org/housing/for-tenants/tenant-webinars/

05/01/2026

If you or someone you know needs repairs in your rental, check out the information below from the Northwest Justice Project!

04/29/2026

📢: UCEF is participating in the Washington Gives GIVE BIG campaign to invest in our communities statewide.

Between now and May 31st, you can donate to UCEF below and help keep individuals and families housed.

Help spread the word and share with your network!

https://www.wagives.org/organization/United-Churches-Emergency-Fund?claim_org=true