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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Fight for Economic Justice: Lessons for Today

February 3, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. is best known for his leadership in the civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality and justice. However, towards the end of his life, King expanded his vision to include economic justice. He understood that addressing racial discrimination without tackling economic inequality would leave many of the problems facing marginalized communities …

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2025 Advocacy Goals

January 31, 2025

Happy year of the snake! Washington is one of only a handful of states that recognize Lunar New Year as a state holiday. We live in a wonderfully diverse state that has made meaningful investments in early learning, innovative and cost-effective approaches to serving low income Medicaid consumers, and  new and sustainable community facilities. Just …

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VSHSL investments in King County’s seniors and their caregivers

January 23, 2025

Senior Health Promotion Healthy Living (HL) 6: Senior Health Promotion funds a diverse set of programs that empower King County seniors to address their health and well-being. From fall prevention and nutrition to unique, culturally informed physical activities, chronic disease management and prevention, and health education, these programs offer seniors the options to make meaningful, lasting changes …

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Immigration Basics – Part 2

December 31, 2024

As we get closer and closer to the inauguration, it’s important that we all understand who may be impacted by changes to immigration policies. We’re adding to last month’s Immigration Basics article here. Please subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay up to date on how Neighborhood House is responding to our new administration’s policies while …

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My New Year’s Resolution

December 31, 2024

Each year, my husband and I pick something new to do – in 2024, we watched 24 movies neither of us had seen, and in 2022, we ate 22 new fruits and vegetables. But in 2025, we’re doing something more altruistic – we’re each committing to volunteering 25 hours for organizations or causes aligned with …

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The election is over. Now what?

December 2, 2024

“Disrupt systems that keep people in poverty.” This is the first goal of our newly minted 2025-2029 strategic plan – aligning almost perfectly with the new administration’s tenure. Voters sent a clear message by electing a disrupter to the White House, against the status quo. The system as it currently exists isn’t working for most …

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Immigration Basics

December 2, 2024

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 …

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Moving Forward Together with Hope and Determination 

November 6, 2024

Janice Deguchi, Executive Director The uncertainty many feel after the November 5th election can be stressful and unsettling. This moment may also bring fear and concern about the future. Yet, through it all, there is one constant that we at Neighborhood House hold firmly: our unwavering commitment to advocating for the marginalized communities we serve. …

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The Unangax People: A Story of Resilience and Revival

October 31, 2024

By Alejandro Chavarria, NH Senior Database Developer I grew up in Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska, often visiting a beautiful lake and picnic area near my house called Ward Lake. It’s a popular place for swimming, kayaking, fly fishing, picnics, BBQs, and trails. Recently, I learned about a dark piece of its history that feels important …

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Thank you, Caregivers!

October 31, 2024

Last week, I dropped off some homemade matsutake gohan (mushroom rice) and tsukemono (pickled cucumbers) to my 90-year-old uncle and spent time looking at old photographs. He’s the last of my mom’s 8 siblings, and he lives alone and independently. Me and my sister, brother, and cousins take turns checking in on him, bringing him …

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NO on I-2124 Means YES to Affordable Long-term Care

September 30, 2024

Janice Deguchi, Executive Director Neighborhood House joins Solid Ground, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Casa Latina, Children’s Alliance, Jewish Family Service, Real Change, El Centro de la Raza, and hundreds of other organizations, businesses, and individuals in opposing Initiative I-2124. The initiative seeks to eliminate Washington’s long-term care insurance program WA CARES, affecting 3.9 million …

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Hispanic/ Latinx Heritage Month

August 23, 2024

Each year, from September 15 to October 15, our nation observes National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, celebrating the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of American citizens of Hispanic or Latinx descent whose work has profoundly shaped our society. This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating by exploring the efforts of the …

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From Sudan to Seattle: Muhammad’s Journey with Neighborhood House

August 20, 2024

In December 2009, Muhammad Abdelmolal, his wife and four children, all under age 5, arrived in the United States after fleeing genocide in Sudan. Their path to safety led them to Chad before they eventually resettled in Seattle and began a transformative journey with Neighborhood House.“It was hard leaving my home behind and scary starting …

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Gone too soon.

July 31, 2024

Last month, we lost a young man and former participant of our Burndale afterschool program to gun violence,  on the eve of his 18th birthday.  His sister describes Noah as…   a big ball of bright energy that lit up every room he walked into. He was a huge leader and advocate for the kids in …

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Inequities in Parks and Recreation

June 28, 2024

It’s summertime – at least by the date on the calendar it’s summertime. The days are longer and brighter, and the temps are higher. It’s the time of year when folks start spending more time doing outdoor activities, taking their children to local parks and beaches, and visiting state and national parks to hike, fish …

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Initiative 2109 Threatens Education Funding and Our Children’s Future

June 28, 2024

This month, I’m “passing the mic” to our board Vice President  John Curry. John is an attorney with Adams and Duncan law firm and a lifelong Seattle resident. As a board member of Neighborhood House, I’m proud of our organization’s efforts in helping the community, from child development to housing assistance to aging and disability …

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Evidence-based programs are improving the health of older adults in King County

June 17, 2024

Impact of Senior Health Promotion Programs “At various King County public housing sites, Neighborhood House offered evidence-based and evidence-informed programs in multiple languages that provided opportunities for seniors to participate in physical activity, learn how to age well, engage in health education, and receive support around depression.” Read the full article below: