News Blog - Neighborhood House

Investing in the Future: How the FEPP Levy Helps Neighborhood House Families Succeed

October 16, 2025

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 …

MEDIA ADVISORY

October 3, 2025

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 …

Honoring the Black gay community’s great connector | Seattle Pride 50

October 3, 2025

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 …

From Dreams to Dishes: Jumpin Jambalaya Brings Cajun-Creole Flavor to the Community

September 30, 2025

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 …

Honoring Shirley and Louis Wilcox: A Legacy That Lives On

August 28, 2025

This fall, Neighborhood House is proud to rename our Rainier Vista location The Wilcox Center, honoring Shirley and Louis Wilcox for their extraordinary contributions to our community. Their lives were woven into the story of Neighborhood House, shaping its mission and strengthening the neighborhood for generations. Shirley Wilcox: Leading With Vision and Courage Shirley first …

Sharing Neighborhood House’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

August 1, 2025

Neighborhood House’s 2025 Strategic Plan marks a critical juncture in our enduring mission to advance equity, opportunity, and community well-being across King County. At a time when the political landscape is increasingly volatile—marked by rising hostility toward immigrants and refugees, and growing threats to public funding—we remain steadfast in our commitment to our neighbors furthest …

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

June 30, 2025

Emma Riahi July is Disability Pride Month — a time to honor the history, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities, while also recognizing the ongoing work toward inclusion and accessibility. It’s a celebration of identity and visibility, and a reminder that disability is a natural part of human diversity. At Neighborhood House, we’re proud …

Oral Health Justice is Health Justice

June 30, 2025

Janice Deguchi at What Matters Most 2024

Janice Deguchi Last month, I was invited to speak on a panel for the Arcora Foundation, whose mission is to bend the arc of oral health towards equity. I was honored to share the stage with Arcora Foundation Vice President, Sunshine Monastrial, and my co-panelist, author and activist, Ron Chew to talk about our deep …

Reimagining Human Services: Centering Families

May 30, 2025

No one intended for human services programs to cause trauma, or create barriers for families to gain economic opportunity and prosperity. But oftentimes, because of bureaucracy, lack of coordination and planning, and lack of input from those most impacted, many well intended programs do exactly that. The two-generation, whole family approach (2Gen/WFA) is one antidote …

Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Newsletter Spotlight

May 30, 2025

Budget proposals would devastate regional nonprofit sector’s ability to respond to economic crisis,agencies warn – leaving hundreds of thousands of community members in King County without critical resources

May 22, 2025

all six king county community action partnership logos

King County’s Community Action Agencies, Neighborhood House, Byrd Barr Place, El Centro de la Raza, Hopelink, Multi-Service Center, and Solid Ground, are together calling for action to protect the vital network of programs that serve the region’s most vulnerable community members. As Congress’ negotiations to reconcile its proposed budget with the White House’s FY2026 discretionary …

Medicaid: A Lifeline for Our Communities

April 24, 2025

At Neighborhood House, we witness every day the transformative power of Medicaid or Apple Health as it’s known in Washington. This program is not just about healthcare—it is about dignity, safety, and stability for our most vulnerable neighbors. Aging and Disability Resource Center – is a single point of entry for information, assistance, and referrals related …

Save Head Start

April 24, 2025

This month, we’re excited to celebrate 60 years of Head Start! Sixty years of making a difference in the lives of 39 million children, while empowering their families and serving their communities. Yet despite this track record, the future of Head Start is in doubt. Neighborhood House’s Head Start and Early Head Start program serves …

Equity IRL: Medicaid

March 26, 2025

This post is adapted from an article written by Statewide Poverty Action Network (SPAN), an anti-poverty advocacy organization located in Seattle, Washington. Read original article here. Massive Cuts to Medicaid Are on the Table. Here’s What You Need to Know. Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP are working their way through Congress and have passed …

Celebrating Our Volunteers: The Power of Community in Action

March 26, 2025

Volunteering is not just about giving back—it’s about building connections, creating positive change, and enriching our lives in ways we don’t often expect. April is National Volunteer Month – a time to recognize and celebrate the people coming together to support a cause they believe in. At Neighborhood House, our volunteers play a vital role …

Washington State Budget Cuts: How $12 Billion in Cuts Will Impact Health Care, Education & Families

February 28, 2025

The outline of an all-cuts budget released by the Washington State House Democrats, illustrates how difficult the task to balance the budget is. If passed, this budget will have a serious negative impact on Washingtonians with $12 billion in cuts to health care, long-term care, child care, higher education, and more. What’s at Risk? Cuts to Health …

What Matters Most?

February 28, 2025

Housing. Education. Health. Economic Opportunity. For over 119 years, Neighborhood House has been a lifeline to our neighbors. M reached out to Neighborhood House because she was facing eviction, in addition to other hardships. A domestic violence survivor, she was getting back to work and had 3 school age children that were not enrolled in …

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

February 3, 2025

People protesting and someone holding a sign that says "enough"

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 …

2025 Advocacy Goals

January 31, 2025

Neighborhood House staff standing in front of Hello Future banner at our summer health fair in Greenbridge.

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 …

Well Point Annual Report

January 24, 2025