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Jonathan Choe
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November 18, 2022
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A Heart for Squatters at the Ship Canal Bridge

Jonathan Choe
November 18, 2022
Fixers, Street Report
There's no timeline on when this problematic encampment will be cleared. This weekend, neighbors called homeless outreach group We Heart Seattle to do something about it.  Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
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May 23, 2022
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One Day of Service and Revitalization

Jonathan Choe
May 23, 2022
Fixers
What a day following @MayorofSeattle and volunteers across the city as they cleaned up trash, removed graffiti, and made a massive difference during the inaugural “One Seattle Day of Service.” Read More ›
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Caitlin Bassett
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January 12, 2022
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Crime, Law, and Order, Fixers
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Overwhelmed by Graffiti, Seattle Citizens Step In To Help

Caitlin Bassett
January 12, 2022
Crime, Law, and Order, Fixers
Seattle is so overwhelmed by graffiti that it can take the city's five-member task force several weeks to respond to a report of graffiti on public property. Some Seattle citizens have begun spending their own time and money to help clean up their neighborhoods. Read More ›
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hearts carved from a piece of bread on a wooden table
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Caitlin Bassett
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December 22, 2021
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Fixers, What Works
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Partner with Us for Real Solutions to the Homelessness Crisis

Caitlin Bassett
December 22, 2021
Fixers, What Works
We work to educate the public about who the homeless are, the problems spawned by homelessness, why homelessness is occurring, and what can be done about it. Our goal is to instill hope in every reader — that despite the size of the problem, solutions exist. Read More ›
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Santa tied the shoe rope to the homeless, help the homeless, homeless christmas
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Caitlin Bassett
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December 17, 2021
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Fixers
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This Holiday Season, Remember the Homeless

Caitlin Bassett
December 17, 2021
Fixers
A common experience among the homeless is a feeling of invisibility. No one looks at them or acknowledges their presence. Often, it's because we don't know how to help. Here are two simple ways you can help the homeless person you are passing on the street this holiday season. Read More ›
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USA flag and models of house. VA direct home loan concept.
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Caitlin Bassett
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November 18, 2021
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Fixers, Housing
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Solutions to Homelessness: Orting Veterans Village

Caitlin Bassett
November 18, 2021
Fixers, Housing
Tiny home communities such as these are doing more than simply providing a safe place to sleep. They are providing the homeless and disaffiliated with a community. Since disconnection from social supports is one of the most common traits among the homeless, this inherent communal design is vital. Read More ›
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Homeless man riding his bicycle while carrying bags and backpacks
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Caitlin Bassett
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November 2, 2021
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President of Orange County Rescue Mission Explains Homelessness

Caitlin Bassett
November 2, 2021
Fixers
The Orange County Rescue Mission is the largest non-profit faith-based organization in the Orange, Riverside, and San Diego Counties. Incredibly, it houses 500-600 people within their many facilities at any given time and serves over 19,800 people in the community. Read More ›