Category: University Of Washington

The adopted budget for the HSD includes nearly $150 million of the City’s $167 million total investment in addressing homelessness, including nearly $30m in one-time funding from the Federal government to support those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. How much does Seattle spend on homelessness? Seattle in the last […]

Many people become homeless because they can no longer afford the rent. And for many, life events like a relationship breaking down, losing a job, mental or physical health problems, or substance misuse put people under considerable strain. What is the main cause of homelessness? Poverty. On a global scale, […]

The San Francisco metro area is the country’s 12th largest at 4.7 million. Seattle contrasted with San Francisco has a city population of 753,000 and a metro population of 3.9 million. The entire Seattle metro area covers 8,196 square miles – far larger with a lower population than the San […]

That’s nearly $100,000 for every homeless man, woman, and child in King County, yet the crisis seems only to have deepened, with more addiction, more crime, and more tent encampments in residential neighborhoods. By any measure, the city’s efforts are not working. How much money do homeless people get in […]

Homelessness in Washington is primarily driven by a lack of affordable housing and wages that have not kept pace with increasing housing costs. Why does Washington have so many homeless? Causes of Seattle Homelessness Some reasons for homelessness have been attributed to the cost of living in Seattle having significantly […]

Seattle is a safe place to travel for families. In fact, it’s a great place to go with children in tow. There’s a cool waterfront area to run around, fun boat trips to take, an interesting aquarium, and even a cool music scene, plus some baseball and American football, to […]

What’s WashU known for? For one, it is recognized as one of the best colleges in the country. The school is referred to in some circles as a “Hidden Ivy,” or a school with exceptional academics, challenging admissions, and unique student experiences. What majors is Washington University known for? Louis […]