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Murray Introduces Bills to Help Homeless Families Access Child Care, Remove Barriers to Education for Homeless Youth
April 26, 2013 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 26, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Thursday, April 25th, 2013, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced the introduction of the Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2013, legislation which aims to address the difficulties homeless families face in accessing reliable child care. She also introduced the Educational Success for Children and Youth Without Homes Act of 2013, which amends the McKinney-Vento Act’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth program to better allow school districts to identify and address the needs of children and youth affected by homelessness and to bolster opportunities that help them succeed in school
Seattle, King County receive more than $21 million in federal homeless assistance grants
March 21, 2013 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 21, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $21.2 million have been awarded to the City of Seattle and King County for 2013-2014, making it possible to continue to provide a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the renewal grants on March 20, 2013, following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcement of $1.5 billion awarded nationwide
High Rents and Low Wages Mean No Homes for Many Working Families in Washington State
March 18, 2013 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE – March 18, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — If you make minimum wage in Washington State, you’ll need to work 64 hours a week to afford a decent rental home.
Chairman Murray Statement on Decline in Homeless Veterans Population
December 11, 2012 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 11, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD), made the following statement after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, released the 2012 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report (AHAR). The report showed a 7.2 percent decline in veterans homelessness since 2011 and a 17.2 decline since 2009. However, the report also details a 1.4 percent increase among persons in families.
Mayor announces new funding for child care and homeless families
September 20, 2012 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA – September 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Mayor McGinn today announced new investments in human services as part of his 2013-14 Proposed Budget, including an expansion of a City program providing child care to low- and moderate-income families and increased assistance to homeless families with children. McGinn’s budget also includes an increase in funding for human services providers to cover the costs of inflation.
Murray, Franken, Kerry Introduce New Legislation to Help Homeless Families Access Child Care
August 2, 2012 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
(Washington, D.C. – August 2, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Al Franken (D-MN), and John Kerry (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2012, new legislation which aims to address the difficulties homeless families face in accessing reliable child care.
HOMELESS VETERANS: Senator Murray Announces Funding for Homeless Prevention Across Washington State
July 18, 2012 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – July 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and the Senate Housing Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that six state non-profit community agencies will receive homeless prevention grants in order to provide homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing assistance to veterans in Washington state. The grants are part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program.
GAO Report Shows VA’s Shortcomings in Dealing with the Rising Number of Homeless Women Veterans
January 25, 2012 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C.) – January 25, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released today showed that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has had difficulty in planning for and meeting the unique needs of a growing number of homeless women veterans. The study, which was requested by U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs’ Committee, is one of the first of its kind to examine the troubling rise in homelessness among women who have served.
Seattle, King County receive more than $21.8 million in federal homeless assistance grants
December 22, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Seattle, WA – December 22, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $21.8 million have been awarded to the City of Seattle and King County for 2012-2013, making it possible to continue to provide a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn announced the renewal grants on Dec. 20, 2011, following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announcement of $1.5 billion awarded nationwide.
Senator Murray’s Statement on Drop in Veterans Homelessness
December 14, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Washington D.C. – December 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that their annual point-in-time survey of veterans homelessness showed an estimated 12% decrease in homeless veterans.
City awards $27 million to construct affordable permanent housing
November 14, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA – November 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Mike McGinn today announced more than $27 million in capital funding for the construction of seven new apartment buildings that will serve homeless individuals, low-income families and seniors. The investment, primarily Seattle Housing Levy funds, will help create 476 new permanent apartments, including some set-aside to serve veterans.
News Releases Chairman Murray and Senator Durbin Call on VA to Provide Answers about Privacy, Safety and Security of Homeless Female Veterans
August 12, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – August 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Patty Murray and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin sent a joint letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki expressing their concern about the placement of homeless female veterans in unsecure housing in Chicago, which jeopardized their safety.
Author China Mieville, Housing Executive Sharon Lee, Humorist Roy Blunt, Jr., Open Spaces Magazine in SEATTLE CHANNEL’s Viewerguide for July 14-21
July 15, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Seattle, WA – July 15, 2011 – (RealEstateRama)
Seattle Voices with Eric Liu
Low Income Housing Institute’s Sharon Lee
Premieres Tues., July 19, 7 p.m.
Sharon Lee is the Executive Director of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), a non-profit organization based in Seattle. LIHI develops and operates housing for low-income and homeless people, and also provides a range of support services to assist tenants in maintaining stable housing and increasing self-sufficiency. Lee oversees a staff of 100 engaged in housing development, management, advocacy and support services.
News Releases HOMELESS VETERANS: Senator Murray Announces Funding for Public Housing Authorities in Washington State to Provide Stable Housing to Local Homeless Veterans
July 14, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – July 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman of the Senate Housing Appropriations Subcommittee and the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced that a total of 175 housing vouchers worth $1,072,950 will be allocated to public housing authorities in Washington state to help local veterans secure stable housing. The vouchers are part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH program)
Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee to tour “Nickelsville” homeless encampment
July 6, 2011 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Seattle, WA – July 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Join the Seattle City Council’s Housing, Human Services, Health, and Culture Committee on Thursday, July 7 for a walking tour of the “Nickelsville” homeless person’s encampment. This tour will continue the work surrounding Resolution 31292 and homeless individuals not currently served within the existing system of shelters.
