As overdoses continue to increase locally and nationally, DESC is stepping up to help our clients in multiple and integrated ways.
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Lessons learned from our work to accelerate production of PSH
In the urgent need to bring thousands of people inside from the dangerous chaos of the streets, DESC and other providers are trying new and innovative ways of building safe permanent housing faster and for less money. We have some lessons to share about our recent experiences trying to achieve this goal.
Continue reading “Lessons learned from our work to accelerate production of PSH “A new address for donations!
Do you prefer mailing a check when you donate to DESC? If so, we have changed that particular mailing address. Send a check (payable to DESC) to:
DESC Fund Development
PO Box 4607
Seattle, WA 98194
And thank you for helping us in our mission to end homelessness! Find more ways to give here.
UW study finds systematic wage inequities for essential social service workers
Non-profit human services workers are critical to building and maintaining the human, social, and institutional strengths of communities. Yet, human services wages are systematically lower compared with other sectors and industries.
Continue reading “UW study finds systematic wage inequities for essential social service workers”Housing First benefits the whole community
Housing First is a cornerstone of DESC philosophy because our experience, backed by research, shows it is most helpful and most cost-effective for people experiencing homelessness along with substance use disorder, mental illness, and other disabling conditions. Housing First doesn’t mean “housing only.” It means, “come inside, feel comfort, privacy, and support so you have the foundation you need to pursue your goals and reconnect to the life of the community.”
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