The state Senate has proposed a devastating $39.3 million cut to the Housing Trust Fund.  At least $32 million of this will come from funding that has already been allocated and projects that may already be underway.  The Housing Trust Fund is Washington’s most important means of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing.  Without the Trust Fund, we can’t make progress towards our commitment to end homelessness.  A cut this deep to projects that are already underway will not only put access to affordable housing at risk but will also cost us jobs when we can least afford to lose them.

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The Senate needs to hear that an investment in the Housing Trust Fund now will provide housing for thousands of families in need, many of whom are struggling more than ever because of the recession.  It will provide homes for people leaving homelessness, low-wage working families, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

It’s critical that Senators hear this message loud and clear.  They need to know that now is the time to INVEST in the Housing Trust Fund, not cut it. Please take a moment send your message and also forward this email to at least three of your colleagues and friends.  Ask them to join you in this critical action today.