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We held a protest against the sweep of our unhoused neighbors in Ballard last Tuesday.
"We're wondering why, in the face of CDC guidelines and the fact that we did not have enough individual housing, why the mayor felt compelled to sweep."
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Real Change vendors are feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Without papers to sell, vendors are without a regular income. You can help our community members, like Glenn Coles, directly! Click here to support you vendor: https://t.co/2DstNf4lYS
We heard powerful updates from @DESCSeattle & @ccsww staff today at our member mtg. They described how recent move to hotel rooms from group shelter dramatically improved guests' lives. @MarysPlaceWA staff spoke re: centering racial equity, supporting staff in #COVID19 response.
As the city remains shut down, Seattle homeless need places to stay clean. Ashley Archibald looks into the issues concerning hygiene access to our unhoused neighbors: https://t.co/vHL340hfNd
I miss you. You been my brother since you came to seattle. You always had my back, always live up to your word with me. I am going to our conversation. God took you at early age. You are with Darcie Day my Dad and Sharon Jones. RIP cowboy my Street brother
We are deeply saddened to report that Real Change vendor Daniel Long died by gun violence on 4/10. He was 39 years old. Daniel was very active in Real Change advocacy and a leader in his role as a vendor representative.
Pictured here with Rin, who loved him to pieces.
Given the circumstances and the heavy reliance on in-person events, HDC has decided to postpone Affordable Housing Week to October 5-12. We so look for to seeing you in the Fall for an informative, fun, and impactful week for the housing community!
Bishop Gregory Rickel calls on the state of Washington to commandeer hotels and other commercial properties to house people experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic.
I genuinely wish that @RealChangeNews was printing this week.
PLEASE download it when we put it on the website tomorrow -- there are absolutely stunning images of Seattle and the people who are forced to be outside during this crisis.