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Stabilizing Families, Strengthening Communities
In the foundation's home region—Washington state and Greater Portland, Ore.—we help neighbors in need connect to community resources that every struggling child and family deserves to build a better life.

The Pacific Northwest initiative partners with nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, government, and other private funders in two closely linked areas:

  • Supportive housing helps homeless families stabilize and move toward self-sufficiency

  • Community grants support local efforts to meet basic needs and expand opportunities for low-income children and families

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Highlights
A Closer Look at Sound Families
More than two-thirds of formerly homeless families successfully transitioned into permanent housing after exiting Sound Families programs. Read more about their successes and challenges in the December 2007 final evaluation summary report. (341 KB PDF)
Creating Lasting Change
In a speech to the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies, Pacific Northwest deputy director Katie Hong talks about our efforts to address family homelessness.


Community Grants
We seek to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged communities by supporting nonprofit organizations that provide a range of human services to low-income children and families.


Supportive Housing

We aim to reduce family homelessness across the state by working with public and private sector partners to help homeless families find and stay on pathways to stability.



For Pacific Northwest Grant Seekers
Review eligibility criteria for our Pacific Northwest grant-making areas to see if your proposed project fits within our priorities.

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