King County’s first affordable housing complex for LGBTQIA+ seniors opens in Capitol Hill

GenPride Executive Director Judy Kinny, Community Roots Housing CEO Chris Persons, and Dr. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen share in the ribbon-cutting for Pride Place. Behind them are community members and Pride Place funding partners, including Sound Transit CEO Julie Trimm, Seattle Office of Housing Director Maiko Winkler Chin, King County Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Director…

Community partnerships help thousands stay housed during the COVID-19 pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic many of our neighbors and friends unexpectedly lost employment and were unable to pay rent, all while trying to stay safe and healthy. Our community was in crisis. The Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) program was launched to help thousands of our community members at risk of homelessness. Since…