Important Protections Preserved! A few weeks ago, we shared that Neighborhood House had joined Northwest Health Law Advocates (NoHLA) in a lawsuit challenging federal Medicaid cuts that threatened older adults and people with disabilities in immigrant and refugee communities. Today, we’re proud to share some good news: A federal judge granted our request for a …
For many young people at Neighborhood House’s High Point Center, the community garden isn’t just a place to grow vegetables. It’s a place to gather, learn, reflect, create, and connect. Now in its second growing season, the garden project has become an important part of Neighborhood House’s youth programming at High Point. What began as …
Published Oct 03, 2026 10:30 AM EDT By Dorothy Brooks Read original article here: https://www.medicaldaily.com/washington-judge-blocks-medicaid-cutoff-immigrants-ssi-479474 More than 800 lawfully present immigrants in Washington who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will keep their Apple Health coverage for now after a federal judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration from cutting off their Medicaid funding. The ruling …
By Nancy Miller Herbert, with Leif Utne Read original article here:https://newground.net/blog/showing-up-matters-a-victory-for-washingtons-immigrant-communities On Tuesday morning, Bruce and I walked into the federal courthouse in Seattle to support our longtime friends at Neighborhood House. Today, I am feeling something that has been in rather short supply lately: hope. This is because U.S. District Judge Thomas Zilly granted …
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 …
As students across our communities head back to school this fall, we’re taking a moment to celebrate a different milestone: the achievements of the Neighborhood House Class of 2026. Through programs such as Youth Advocacy, Family Resource Centers, and STUDIO, these young people have built leadership skills, explored career opportunities, connected with mentors, and worked …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 28, 2026 CONTACT: Melissa Warner206-240-7629 Seattle Nonprofit Sues Trump Administration to Protect Immigrant CareMedicaid cuts for SSI recipients are unlawful, argues social services provider SEATTLE, WA – Nonprofit leaders in Washington state are suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over a new Medicaid …
SEATTLE, WA— Yesterday, the No Cuts to Healthcare coalition held a roundtable with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on the impending cuts to immigrant healthcare due to implementation of Trump and the Republican Congress’ HR 1. Hosted by SEIU 775 at their offices in Seattle, Rep. Jayapal was joined by State Senator Manka Dhingra, Secretary of Washington …
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 …
For over a century, Neighborhood House has operated numerous programs and services that help people live heathier lives, exit poverty, and prosper. Our work depends on federal grant funding, and a new federal proposal could change the rules governing that funding in ways that matter directly to our program and the families we serve. On May 29, 2026, the federal Office of Management and Budget …
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 …
DCHS Cultivating Connections Blog
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 …
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