May 28 marked Amnesty International Day, serving as a reminder to us all to uphold and recognize the value of human rights. This week's blog highlights the origins of Amnesty, the importance of their work, and how it aligns with YWCA's mission.

Two weeks ago, advocates, homeless service providers, housing organizations, formerly and currently homeless folks, and housing policy experts all convened in Yakima for the 2018 Conference on Ending Homelessness, organized by the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance.

To commemorate the anniversary of Princess Angeline's death, this week's blog shines a light on one of the city's pioneers and icons. The daughter of Chief Seattle, she lived a simple life in a homeland that was taken away, refusing to leave her city, she became well-known worldwide.

For many Americans, the American Dream symbolizes a promise that you could afford the life you wanted if you worked full time. Today folks are working two jobs and still not able to afford their rent, let alone dream of affording a house in King or Snohomish counties. We take the time to stop and ask why this is happening here, and what we can do to change it.

Angeline’s Day Center for Women is a homeless services facility serving over 200 women every day. Located in downtown Seattle, Angeline’s provides a variety of services including breakfast and lunch service; access to bathrooms, showers, and laundry; group activities and workshops, and overnight shelter. Learn more about how you can engage with our clients as a volunteer.

Last week we celebrated 30 years of our King County Luncheon. In this week’s blog, we recap our Seattle event, share photos, and discuss the takeaways from our keynote speaker Alfre Woodard.