Proposed federal changes to Head Start will weaken the standards that help children learn, families thrive, and communities grow stronger. At Neighborhood House, we see the impact of those standards every day. Head Start is more than preschool. It is a comprehensive early learning program that has supported children’s development, family well-being, health, and school …
A new federal savings account program, known as a Trump Account (530A Account), was created to help families save for a child’s future. These accounts are designed to provide long-term savings that can be used when a child becomes an adult for education, homeownership, retirement, and other qualifying purposes. What Is a Trump Account? A Trump …
by Victoria Lo In March 2026, HUD introduced a proposed rule that would allow public housing agencies (PHAs) and HUD-assisted housing providers to adopt work requirements and time limits for families receiving rental assistance. This includes Section 8 housing. What the Proposed Rule Would Do Two key components are at the center of this proposal: 1. Allowing …
by Victoria Lo In February 2026, HUD introduced a proposed rule titled “Revocation of the 30-Day Notification Requirement Prior to Termination of Lease for Nonpayment of Rent.” What the Proposed Rule Would Do Two key changes are at the center of this proposal: 1. Eliminating the 30-day notice requirement before eviction proceedings Currently, public housing agencies (PHAs) and …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neighborhood House to Rename Rainier Vista Site as The Wilcox Center Event honors Shirley and Louis Wilcox, community icons and lifelong volunteers What: Neighborhood House will host a celebration to rename its Rainier Vista building as The Wilcox Center, honoring Shirley and Louis Wilcox for their extraordinary contributions to the community. The …
At Neighborhood House, we believe that when people are given the tools and support they need, they can build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Few stories capture that better than Youpa’s journey. When she first connected with Neighborhood House through our Economic Security for All (EcSA) program and its Matched Investment Savings Account …
This fall, Neighborhood House is proud to rename our Rainier Vista location The Wilcox Center, honoring Shirley and Louis Wilcox for their extraordinary contributions to our community. Their lives were woven into the story of Neighborhood House, shaping its mission and strengthening the neighborhood for generations. Shirley Wilcox: Leading With Vision and Courage Shirley first …
King County’s Community Action Agencies, Neighborhood House, Byrd Barr Place, El Centro de la Raza, Hopelink, Multi-Service Center, and Solid Ground, are together calling for action to protect the vital network of programs that serve the region’s most vulnerable community members. As Congress’ negotiations to reconcile its proposed budget with the White House’s FY2026 discretionary …
The President-elect has threatened to expand deportations of immigrants on“day one,” potentially by deploying state and local law enforcement for immigration enforcement. While he has softened his rhetoric to target “criminals,” according to the ACLU’s analysis, the President-elect has repeatedly sought to rationalize his plans for mass deportation, blending military and national security rhetoric with …
By Roxanne Gossard (Director of Development) & Emily Tomita (Associate Director of Development) Greetings from the Neighborhood House Development Team’s new leaders! We are Roxanne (she/her) and Emily (she/her), and we are honored to have the responsibility of leading our agency’s efforts to build our community of supporters, grow awareness of the amazing work Neighborhood …
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