Member Resources
Thank you for your membership and for powering the movement for equitable housing policies and affordable homes for everyone in Washington. We'll be in touch throughout the year with upcoming events, updates, and report releases, and other invitations to participate in our work. You can also check this page anytime for the latest information.
Your Membership Contact
Please reach out to Teresa Clark at teresa@whaen.org if you have any membership questions or a support request.
Member Benefits
We encourage you to take advantage of your member benefits. Here are some specific opportunities coming up for your staff, along with resources you can draw on anytime:
Free access to two mini-tracks of virtual programming at the Housing Washington Conference this fall (October 20–30), certified for 10 Continuing Education Units for licensed social workers. Notify me when registration opens.
Request a legislative briefing or an advocacy training for your staff, board, residents, or members. Fill out this interest form and a member of our staff will follow up with you.
You should have received your complimentary copy of the new book Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Join our Author Talk with Vu Le on May 18! Known for his sharp wit and fearless takes on equity, ethical fundraising, and the systems that keep us burned out, Vu is one of the most influential, and refreshingly honest, voices in the sector.
Get updates on budget and policy decisions impacting affordable homes, homeless services, and tenant protections. Sign up for action alerts.
Access to our Equity, Racial Justice, and Culture Actionshops, including Continuing Education Units for licensed social workers at select trainings. Register for upcoming trainings here.
Data and Reports
Out of Reach report
How much do you need to earn to afford a modest apartment in Washington? Access the state data on NLIHC’s website, or email Teresa Clark for the county-level data.
Gap report
No state has an adequate supply of affordable housing for its lowest income renters. Get state-level data on the shortage of affordable rental housing in Washington.
Congressional District profiles
Download fact sheets on renter statistics and housing affordability from the Out of Reach report, broken down by Congressional District.
Roadmap to Housing Justice
Rooted in policy expertise, data, stories, lived experience, history, and principles of anti-racism and equity, the Housing Alliance roadmap lays out the policy changes needed to ensure everyone in Washington has a home.