Washington is a politically active state where, through protests, parades, nonprofit organizations, and community groups, people have proven they will advocate for the causes and issues they care abou...

Seven floor plans have been selected as winners in the Washington Starter Home Plan’s Townhouse Design Competition. These winning designs are part of the Starter Home Plan’s effort to increase product...

In Washington, an emerging “network of networks” is working across sectors to rebuild trust, civic connection, and create systems where more people feel they truly belong

How do we bring Americans together? Nonprofit and philanthropy leaders on the front lines of division offer answers from the field.

SEATTLE — A new partnership between the private and public sectors could make owning their first home attainable for more Washington families.

Many big builders focus on move-up homes when smaller companies could serve the community by producing badly needed starter homes, the leader of the effort says.

Cindi Fisher understands how easy it is to feel powerless and overwhelmed by a seemingly never-ending stream of negative news.

Many big builders focus on move-up homes when smaller companies could serve the community by producing badly needed starter homes, the leader of the effort says.

It’s been a year of essential and exciting growth for the team, adding 4 new staff members! We are now fully staffed and energized by the inspiration and expertise from our new team members.

Thanksgiving offers a moment to pause, reflect, and express gratitude. The work of building a region and state where everyone can prosper and have their needs met is both urgent and deeply interconnected. It doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens because people and organizations choose to show up—with shared purpose, shared values, and a commitment to strengthening our collective civic muscle.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a number of conversations and meetings with civic leaders. While the issues we discuss are varied, a consistent theme emerges in those discussions: hope.