When DeOnna McKay’s son Braelyn got sick two years ago, life changed fast. What started as an illness quickly became a medical emergency. Braelyn went septic and suffered a brain injury, and the little boy who had been running and talking and eating on his own suddenly had to start over from scratch. His family …
Written by Justin Van My mother and I came to America when I was fourteen years old. We lived in Seattle Housing Authority housing, and everything around us felt unfamiliar. I did not know how to navigate many aspects of life in a new country, and I was dealing with several health challenges at the …
Right now, more people in our region are one missed paycheck away from losing their housing. Federal cuts to social programs are making an already fragile situation worse, and for many families, the safety net is getting thinner by the day. That’s the backdrop for what inspired two community members. They looked at what was happening around them, thought about what they …
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120 years of showing up On the evening of May 7th, supporters, community members, and partners gathered at Town Hall Seattle to celebrate something rare: an organization that has never stopped showing up. What Matters Most is Neighborhood House’s annual signature event — a night of real stories, honest conversation, and collective commitment to building …
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 …
By United Way of King County
by Victoria Lo At Neighborhood House, we see every day how housing is not just about shelter. It is the foundation that allows families to access early learning, manage chronic health conditions, maintain employment, and remain connected to their communities. When that foundation is disrupted, the effects ripple across every part of a family’s life. A newly …
Neighborhood House has been serving the Seattle community since 1906. Over 120 years, we have changed our name, moved our home, expanded our reach, and grown with the city around us. But one thread has run unbroken through it all: the leadership, dedication, and vision of women — women who saw a need and refused to look away. …
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Solidarity with immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities *NWIRP, WAISN, OneAmerica, Childrens Thrive Action Network, Protecting Immigrant Families, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, ACLU of Washington
When life gets complicated, support shouldn’t be. Neighborhood House surrounds families with a connected network of services so they can get what they need—without the barriers. Housing, Learning, and Support — All in One Place Not long ago, one of our preschool teachers received a call that a family in her class was just days …
Our advocacy work doesn’t always make headlines, but it has a powerful impact on our clients and community. From early learning to immigrant rights to human services funding, these updates show how coordinated advocacy can create meaningful change. This November, Seattle voters renewed the Families and Education Preschool to Promise (FEPP) Levy for a total …
Big ideas, real conversations, and moments that hit home. Written by: Rose M. – Housing Advocate I had the amazing opportunity to attend HousingWA2025 in Bellevue, WA, and it was unforgettable! From inspiring speakers to real, emotional conversations about housing legislation, every moment made me stop and reflect. I even teared up, thinking about my …
At Neighborhood House, we see every day how investments in education create opportunities for young people and families. The City of Seattle’s Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy makes those investments possible — supporting children and teens through programs we operate, like ParentChild+, and through opportunities across the city. Now, with the renewal of …
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 …
An article from The Seattle Times While he worked and volunteered for many social-service nonprofits (kidney-health education with Northwest Kidney Centers, meal delivery for SouthEast Seattle Senior Center), McMullen’s passion was HIV and AIDS prevention and support. His official vehicles for that work were Neighborhood House and People of Color Against AIDS Network, or POCAAN …
Via Employment Security Department, Washington State “OLYMPIA – In the past 16 months, community organizations have helped more than 7,000 people in underserved communities better understand the unemployment benefits they had available. Thanks to $1 million from the state Legislature, the Employment Security Department’s groundbreaking Unemployment Insurance (UI) Navigator program will continue for another year. …
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 …
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