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The Genesee: Making an Impact Nationally and Locally A collaboration of Housing Resources Group and AIDS Housing of Washington, The Genesee provides fifty apartments for low-income individuals and families in Seattle. The Genesee recently garnered national recognition by receiving an Honorable Mention in the 13th Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards. A current resident describes how the housing project has made a difference in his life. The Genesee's Grand Opening On May 18, 2006, AHW and Housing Resources Group celebrated the grand opening of a new housing development. The Genesee will be home to 50 individuals and families in our community who are living at or below 50% of the area median income for Seattle/King County. AHW Fact Sheets Complete list of AHW Fact Sheets with links to downloadable PDFs. Downtown Emergency Service Center, AIDS Housing of Washington and Other Partners Team to Serve Hardest-to-House Population in Seattle AHW is one of five Seattle agencies collaborating on an innovative systems integration project that addresses the housing and service needs of the "hardest-to-house" population -- the chronically homeless, who so often are also struggling with HIV/AIDS-related issues, mental health problems, chemical dependency, and histories of incarceration. Guided by Compassion - A Great Success On November 15th, Dr. Paul Farmer joined AIDS Housing of Washington in reflecting upon the connections between homelessness, disease and poverty -- and their impact on our community. Our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in and contributed to this special event! Approximately 744,313 people homeless on a single night AIDS Housing of Washington believes that we can do better, that we can bring about an end to homelessness.Through our collective will, we have the ability to improve the housing and social service programs in our state. Together, we can eliminate the barriers that keep people homeless and hopeless in our communities today — and we will do so because of our shared responsibility to each other as neighbors. HEET Profile: A Changed Man In January 2006, Tony, 48, a client of the HEET program, experienced a “first-ever” life experience—moving into his own apartment. The HIV Enhanced Engagement Team (HEET) pilot program is a collaboration of AHW, Downtown Emergency Service Center, and Evergreen Treatment Services. Lyon Building Evaluation Underscores Value of Stable Housing A recent evaluation of The Lyon Building finds that the program has achieved success in sustaining housing for people who are multiply diagnosed and have chaotic, unstable housing histories. Tools for WFF Grantees Available Winter 2008 WFF Grantee Newsletter and 2008 Reporting Schedule now posted! Links to data collection and reporting tools for 2005 and 2006 Washington Families Fund grantees are also posted here. Washington Families Fund Announces 2006 Grant Awards, Receives Additional $4M from the State The Washington Families Fund (WFF), which recently received an additional $4 million allocation from the Washington State Legislature, has announced its second round of statewide grants to five innovative housing partnerships. Fall 2007 Combined Application Workshop Six public and private funders, including WFF, are combining resources to support capital, supportive services and operating or rental assistance. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to attend an application workshop on 7/18/07. Washington Families Fund: Spawning partnerships that are helping homeless families Kim Herman, Executive Director of the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, tells the story of how WFF came about and what has made it so successful. |
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