A Blueprint for a Just and Equitable Future: The 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty

State Poverty Reduction Work Group releases culmination of 3 years of work

Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 14, 2021 Washington state coalition releases 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty as blueprint for a just, equitable future Gov. Inslee's Poverty Reduction Work Group is co-led by the state departments of Commerce, Employment Security, and Social and Health Services, in partnership with Federally-recognized Tribes, state racial and ethnic commissions, employers, community-based organizations, legislators, advocates, and philanthropy. The work group today released the culmination of three years of work: A Blueprint for a Just and Equitable Future: The 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty. Prior to the current economic downturn, there were 1.75 million Washingtonians – including over 500,000 children – with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level ($43,440 for a family of three) – enough to fill 25 stadiums the size of Lumen Field. Rising unemployment in the wake of COVID-19 is making it harder for even more people to make ends meet, as well as deepening the experience of poverty for those disproportionately affected. When so many people fall through the cracks of an unstable and inherently unequal system, we fail to live up to our full potential as a state. We now have a 10-year plan to meet this challenging moment, and lay a foundation for a just and equitable future in which all Washingtonians can reach their full potential. Learn more about the plan  Media Contacts Lindy Henry, Dismantle Poverty in Washington and Department of Social and Health Services' Economic Services Administration Penny Thomas, Department of Commerce Norah West, Department of Social and Health Services Clare DeLong, Employment Security Department Stay connected About Commerce Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department's diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov. For information on locating or expanding a business in Washington, visit choosewashingtonstate.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Washington Department of Commerce. Subscribe | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe All | Help | Contact us

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