WA Community Reinvestment Plan

03/01/2023

By Kiara Daniels
Homeownership: Expand debt mediation and credit repair programs.
Lowering interest rates on mortgages can be an effective strategy for increasing homeownership rates. According to a report by the Urban Institute

By Kiara Daniels

03/01/2023

By Ken Miller and Kiara Daniels
While ADUs are less expensive than other forms of new construction, they still require a significant investment. To help overcome this barrier, a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit grant program will provide grants up to $50,000 to build attached accessory dwelling units.

By Ken Miller and Kiara Daniels

02/26/2023

As a 19-year consecutive barbershop owner, I have seen firsthand how my customers often view my barbershop as more than just a place to get a haircut. There is a growing coalition that has provided training to over 2,000 Barber to build a culture of positive mental health for Black boys, men, and their families.

By Elijah Benn

02/11/2023

Coaches play a crucial role in reducing violent behavior and victimization in the community, and the Department of Commerce's Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention grant program should provide funding to train youth sports coaches in areas such as Social Emotional Learning, Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions, and Trauma Sensitive Practices.

by Arvin Mosley Jr.

02/07/2023

Attention all art enthusiasts! The Washington Reinvestment Project is proud to announce our artist showcase, showcasing the talented creatives from all over Washington state. From poets to singers, painters and more, we have an exciting lineup of diverse and captivating acts.

Winners:

1st Place Carlos Martinez
2nd Place Jamaar Smiley
3rd Place Jacob Johns

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of the participants for their contributions and to all those who took the time to vote. We encourage everyone to take a moment to check out the works of all of our talented participants.

Join us in celebrating the arts and the creative talent that our state has to offer.

▪ 4th Place Nick Lomax
▪ 5th Place Stephanie Hodges

Talaya., Ashley Maddix, Joelle Hanton, La'Bracke Moore, Laura Johnson, Bonifacio Dominguez, Kaisean Mosesly, Me Hueman, Monshay Holloway, Mike Kevin, Sheila Kay, Mail Banks, Grimeshine, Ruby, LOAFF, Darhyan Murray-Williams, Aline & Wes, Ian Ketterer, Chrishaun Trevino, Venus Johnson, Nipra Varma, Helen Goodteacher, Caress Lathbridge, Aleeza McCant, and Jose Arrugama

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01/26/2023

The War on Drugs, which began in the 1970s and continues to this day, has had a disproportionate impact on communities of color. Black and Latino communities have been disproportionately targeted by law enforcement, leading to a significant overrepresentation of these groups in the criminal justice system. https://wa-reinvest.com/blog/f/how-have-communities-been-harmed-by-the-war-on-drugs

01/23/2023

The Washington Reinvestment Project will be streaming their very first artist showcase featuring creative talent from all over Washington state. From poets, to singers; painters and more.

Watch the Showcase here!

https://wa-reinvest.com/events

01/20/2023

It’s goin down tonight. SAY IT LOUD: Artist Showcase and Community Gathering. Show starts at 7pm on WA-reinvest.com/event. Voting is now open. Watch the show and vote for your favorite artist that appeared. 1st place winner gets $3k. Spread the word. 🇺🇸

01/20/2023

The Black Home Initiative (BHI) is to increase the number of BIPOC households who successfully secure homeownership. With home prices reaching record highs and buyers paying cash and offering thousands of dollars over asking prices, homeownership has shifted out of reach for far too many households, particularly BIPOC households. The Black-white homeownership gap is worse today than it was in the 1960s when racial discrimination in housing was legal.

By Marty Kooistra

01/18/2023

Free Event This Friday in Seattle and Tacoma. We’re just a couple of days away from SAY IT LOUD. Check out the hottest artists from across WA and creative mediums. Hear new music, get inspired by storytellers and spoken word, and add to your shopping cart with some one of a kind fine art pieces. Joins us at Mètier Brewing at 2616 E Cherry St, ALX Beauty Lounge at 7017 27th St W, University Place or Virtual on Facebook Live at WA Community Reinvestment Plan. Tickets are required for entry. Click the link in our bio to get yours today! 🇺🇸 .seattle

01/10/2023

01/06/2023

The Department of Commerce, in partnership with the state Office of Equity and community partners, is responsible for building a Community Reinvestment Plan to describe how funds will be invested to address racial, economic, and social disparities created by the historical design and enforcement of state and federal criminal laws and penalties for drug possession. These dollars will be distributed by the Department of Commerce as $100 million in fiscal year 2024 and $100 million in fiscal year 2025. The final plan, due by July 2023, will guide the investment of the funds in communities across the state.

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