A Way Home WA

🌟 Empower Washington's Youth with Co-Design Sessions! 🌟 In partnership with the Office of Homeless Youth housed within the Washington State Department of Commerce and Point Source Youth, co-design sessions are being held for young people aged 16-24 with lived experience of homelessness, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous communities, young people with disabilities, pregnant/parenting and caregiving youth, and undocumented young people. What's in it for you? Paid opportunity: $135 per session Stipends for transportation, childcare, and tech support 📅 Session Details: Tacoma: August 20th, 12-3 PM Yakima: August 21st, 12-3 PM Spokane: August 22nd, 12-3 PM Virtual (Zoom): August 27th & 28th, 3-5 PM Register for location to participate. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gu9tT8pj Help create meaningful change! 🌍 #DirectCashTransfers #YouthEngagement

Last week, we heard how Washington State’s approach to youth and young adult homelessness helped reduce it by 40%. A Way Home WA Take a look 👇 https://bit.ly/4dpP48B

Join me on July 31 at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT for a live discussion on the recently released Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Landscape Scan. I'll share insights alongside Elisha Pritchett from A Way Home Washington, hosted by Katie Stasa from Community Solutions. 📅 Date: July 31   ⏰ Time: 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT   🎥 Streaming on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. https://lnkd.in/gerr2uJD 

Exciting Career Opportunity! 🚀 A Way Home Washington is hiring a Director of Public Policy to advance legislation and budget allocations aimed at ending youth homelessness. This position will involve developing a strategic public policy vision, leading organizational efforts, and ensuring the engagement of key partners and allies. If you are committed to equity and have a proven track record in advocacy, apply today! Visit https://lnkd.in/dr7vsyvG #YouthAdvocacy #PublicPolicyDirector #JoinOurTeam

Don't forget to RSVP and join us for a vital conversation on youth homelessness! Our Director of Data & Evaluation, Elisha Pritchett, will discuss key findings from the recent Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Landscape Scan with Kim Justice from the Washington State Office of Homeless Youth Prevention housed in the Washington State Department of Commerce. Tune in on July 31 at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT. 📅 Date: July 31 ⏰ Time: 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT 🎥 Streaming on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube. https://lnkd.in/dwAVFp4A

🌟 Understanding Functional Zero in Ending Youth Homelessness 🌟 Ever wondered how we measure progress in ending youth homelessness? Enter Functional Zero—a critical metric tracking our journey towards sustainable solutions. It's not just about reducing numbers; it's about ensuring every young person has a pathway to stable housing and support. Join us as we delve into how this metric is shaping our efforts nationwide. Learn more by diving into our recently published blog post at https://lnkd.in/geY6kV2m Together, we can make a lasting impact! #EndYouthHomelessness #FunctionalZero #SocialImpact

❓ What do you understand about Functional Zero and its impact on ending youth homelessness? Learn more in our latest blog post! 🌟 New Blog Post Alert! 🌟 A Way Home Washington (AWHWA) is proud to introduce our latest blog post, "Achieving Functional Zero: A Collaborative Effort to End Youth Homelessness." The concept of Functional Zero (FZ) serves as a benchmark to ensure homelessness among youth and young adults is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Key aspects include: 🏠 Ensuring homelessness is rare and brief 📊 Maintaining accurate, real-time data 🔍 Focusing on equity for marginalized groups Learn how AWHWA is leveraging the principles of FZ to create sustainable solutions and measure progress within our Anchor Communities. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/geY6kV2m #AWHWA #FunctionalZero #EndYouthHomelessness #Equity #RealTimeData #HomelessnessSolutions

🌟 Join us for an engaging Live event co-hosted by our partners Community Solutions, Inc.! Explore the latest insights from the Youth and Young Adult Homelessness Landscape Report with our special guests, Elisha Pritchett and Kim Justice. Save the date: July 31, 1:30 PST/4:30 pm EST. Let's discuss how we can drive systemic change, end homelessness and support our youth.

🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Director of Public Policy at A Way Home Washington (AWHWA) 🚀 A Way Home Washington (AWHWA) is looking for a dedicated Director of Public Policy to join our team and lead our mission to end youth and young adult homelessness in Washington State. Role Overview: As the Director of Public Policy, you will spearhead our legislative and advocacy efforts, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives. Key Details: 📍 Location: Hybrid - Washington State 💰 Salary Range: $97,850 - $123,600/yr (Commensurate with experience) 📋 Benefits Include: - Generous PTO: 12 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week personal holiday, health leave accrual up to 487.5 hours - Comprehensive Health Insurance (80% employer-paid) - Affordable Dental and Vision plans - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care - Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance - Pension and 403b plans through TIAA Our Ideal Candidate: - Experienced in public policy, advocacy, and legislative processes - Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion - Skilled in coalition-building and consensus-building - Passionate about ending youth homelessness Why Join Us? At AWHWA, we foster an inclusive, anti-racist, and anti-homophobic workplace culture. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and lived experiences. If you are committed to creating systemic change and have the expertise to drive our mission forward, we want to hear from you! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dr7vsyvG #PublicPolicy #JobOpportunity #YouthHomelessness #AWHWA #DiversityAndInclusion #EndHomelessness

Last week, we had a dynamic convergence of our Data Coaches, ACI Coaches, Executive, Admin, and Communications teams at our HQ from all corners of Washington. The focus was on crafting strategies related to youth engagement, data improvement, and cross-community collaboration, all aimed at preventing and ultimately ending youth and young adult homelessness in our state. It was inspiring to see our new staff members hit the ground running, contributing innovative ideas alongside our veteran staff. Together, we are making significant strides toward a brighter future for our youth. #EndYouthHomelessness #TeamWork #Innovation #CommunityCollaboration