Coalition History
The Coalition was founded in THIS decade. Hint: what music have we been playing before meetings?
1970s (1979 to be precise)
Two Coalition staff had their photo published in the New York Times while attending THIS event, where the Coalition brought over 30 advocates to Olympia to speak up for housing justice.
Housing & Homelessness Advocacy Day (HHAD)
Bonus: Tell us about your experience at HHAD
In 2006, the Coalition on Homelessness' 25 person Steering Committee took THIS big step for the all-volunteer organization.
Hired a staff person (it is Alison!)
The loss of the Seattle ride-free zone led to the Coalition advocating for THIS countywide transit benefit for low-income people.
ORCA LIFT
In 2023, advocates send THIS MANY emails to their city, county, and state elected officials using Coalition action alerts.
12,297
Coalition staff compare ourselves to THESE hardworking insects
Bees!
When people without fixed addresses weren't getting THIS important pandemic-era benefit, the Coalition advocated to the federal government to get THIS benefit replaced.
Pandemic stimulus checks
In the past year, the Coalition hosted 9 trainings and trained over 300 people to help people access these key programs
Public Benefits
Bonus: Tell us how our trainings have impacted your organization
Jody Rauch will try and convince you to try THIS niche hobby
Circus!
The Coalition's first press conference was overshadowed by THIS explosive event in May, 1980.
The eruption of Mt. St. Helens
The Coalition helped protect $6 million to strengthen the human services workforce in THIS recent countywide levy.
The King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL)
2024 is an important election year. What is something people should know about their voting rights?
Bonus: Who should you talk to on our staff to get voting rights education at your site?
Many correct answers! People don't need a home address to vote, and people can vote if they have a past felony conviction.
Bonus answer: Tim!