Building Changes

The we are in program is a community coalition of king county residents, both housed and unhoused, alongside advocacy organizations, philanthropies, service providers, and businesses, united to drive progress toward ending homelessness in the region. In 2024, the program transitioned to a new fiscal sponsor. Our financial activity this year reflects the closeout and transfer of funds associated with this transition.

Education: grounded in research on student homelessness, our education work strengthens the integration of housing and school systems to better support students. In 2024, we expanded the homeless student stability program to 13 grantees across 11 counties, serving students in 31 districts and educational settings. Since 2022, 962 students, 69% students of color, were supported through this work. We also hosted four communities of practice events and expanded our abc tool to 20 schools, helping improve equity and data practices.

Health services: housing is a social determinant of health. To enhance healthy outcomes and support stability in health and housing for those experiencing homelessness, we employ a multifaceted strategy. By collaborating with healthcare providers, housing services, schools, policymakers, advocates, and community members, we advocate for resource allocation, share expertise on integrating homelessness solutions within health care, ensure health systems adopt equitable and culturally responsive practices, and foster cross-system collaboration to streamline service delivery.