Andrea Suarez Appears on Northwest Now to Discuss Seattle’s Homelessness Crisis

Andrea Suarez, founder of We Heart Seattle, appeared on PBS’ Northwest Now with host Tom Layson to discuss the state of street homelessness in Seattle. Suarez discussed why Housing First and harm reduction have failed to successfully address the homelessness crisis and what she recommends instead to rescue people out of mental illness and drug addiction. Suarez was also transparent about the cost she has personally paid in this work and why the sacrifice to her personal reputation, career, and entire life has been worthwhile.

Andrea Suarez is the founder and executive director of We Heart Seattle, an action-based, boots-on-the-ground movement that organizes trash cleanups in Seattle’s public spaces and offers resources to those in need. They have cleaned up over 2 million pounds of trash and have helped lift over 300 people out of homelessness.

To find out more about We Heart Seattle, go to https://weheartseattle.org.

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