Washington Housing Alliance Education Network

08/10/2026

Thank you Governor Bob Ferguson for this proclamation that includes eviction protections for renters in areas impacted by wildfires. This protects renters in impacted areas from evictions for two weeks, prevents their landlords from treating displacement as abandonment through August, and protects their family and friends across the state from evictions for taking in impacted tenants and their pets, also through August.

Today I signed an emergency proclamation that waives and suspends numerous state laws so that help can move quickly to those impacted by wildfires.

These actions will help Washingtonians access aid, documents, health care and housing, and give businesses relief. Details here: https://governor.wa.gov/news/2026/governor-ferguson-issues-emergency-proclamation-suspending-state-laws-help-those-impacted-wildfires

07/23/2026

Follow our sister organization, Washington Housing Alliance to stay up to date on timely affordable housing updates!

The Washington Housing Alliance brings advocates from across the state together to advocate for safe and affordable homes for all Washington residents.

06/26/2026

Happy Pride from the Washington Housing Alliance 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

This weekend, we celebrate, and we fight.

Right now, the Trump administration is moving to gut the Equal Access Rule, the federal protection that guarantees trans and inters*x people can access HUD-funded shelters and housing programs without discrimination or harassment.

If this rollback goes through, providers could demand documentation to "verify" someone's s*x. Shelters could turn people away. Trans and inters*x people fleeing violence, homelessness, or disaster could be left with nowhere to turn, at the exact moment they need help the most.

This is not abstract. These are real people, and everyone deserves a safe place to land.

Comments on the proposed rule close Monday (June 29) at midnight ET. Take 2 minutes this Pride weekend to submit a comment and tell the administration: trans and inters*x people deserve safety, dignity, and a home.

06/08/2026

We announced our new name and an exciting fundraising match today! We hope you will join us, donate, and visit our websites at wahousingalliance.org and whaen.org. You can donate directly at https://secure.everyaction.com/bO1cyZay7EGNP4Vzyewdyw2

Read all about the change at https://www.wahousingalliance.org/news/a-new-name-and-a-31-match-opportunity

06/04/2026

Join us next week in Bellingham. We want to hear your voice!

Register - https://secure.everyaction.com/rLJnve7Mu0OYffs7uHPDvA2

05/21/2026

The legislature is out of session. But we're not.

Right now, across Washington — from the Yakima Valley to Bellingham, from Spokane to the Olympic Peninsula — we're organizing. Building power. Preparing to walk back into Olympia next year with the voices of people most impacted by the housing crisis leading the way.

Because here's what we know: when the federal safety net frays, state policy becomes the front line. And state policy changes when people organize.

We're in the middle of our spring fundraising campaign and we need your support to keep this work going. Every dollar fuels the organizing, the advocacy, and the movement that makes housing justice possible in Washington.

🏠 Help us raise $30,000 by June 26.

👉 Donate today: bit.ly/HousingJusticeDonate

When we organize, we win. ✊

05/05/2026

Today is GiveBIG in Washington, and it also marks the kickoff of our spring fundraising campaign. Our goal is to raise at least $30,000 from our community this season to power our work for housing justice! Housing justice is still out of reach for too many, but we know change is possible when we organize together! Donate at https://secure.everyaction.com/bO1cyZay7EGNP4Vzyewdyw2

04/28/2026

GiveBIG 2026 starts TODAY! 🎉

This is your moment to take action for housing justice in Washington. Every gift helps power the advocacy, organizing, and policy wins that keep people housed and build stronger communities.

GiveBIG runs through May 5, make your gift today and be part of the movement. Give at https://bit.ly/HousingJusticeDonate

04/24/2026

Register for "Expanding Access to Homeownership in Washington: History, Solutions, and Resources", an Equity, Racial Justice, and Culture Lunch & Learn Actionshop on April 30 from Noon to 1:30pm by visiting https://secure.everyaction.com/o0sSdUVbHkqYmNfucKQJkQ2. Our speakers will include:

- Elizabeth Perez, Washington Homeownership Resource Center, Executive Director
- Lisa Byers, OPAL Community Land Trust, Executive Director
- Clifford Cawthon, Washington State Department of Commerce, Homeownership Policy Manager

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Champion level sponsor, Wellpoint.

04/20/2026

We just wrapped up a whirlwind 60-day session that had some real wins for housing justice, including passage of HB 2266 to reduce barriers to building affordable and supportive housing statewide, over $800 million (!) invested for affordable housing during the state's current biennial budget period, and the Millionaires Tax.

Now it's time to celebrate! Join us for this virtual community celebration on April 22 @ 5:30pm to recognize the contributions of some incredible advocates and partners.

Register at: https://secure.everyaction.com/KWhNiJAz4UaPnDhPQsF1Sw2

Thank you to our Champion level sponsor, Wellpoint!