Indian American Community Services

2023-24 Award - Systems & Policy Change - $200,000

The partnership between the Indian American Community Services, Muslim Community Network Association, Eastside for All and the Housing Development Consortium seeks to advance policy and systems change toward housing justice while effectively addressing racial disparities in East King County. The policy focus areas include inclusionary zoning, increased funding for affordable housing, and increased tenant protections. The coalition's strategy consists of an "inside-outside" approach that includes building power among those closest to the problem to advocate for themselves and collaborating with relevant elected officials and government agencies on relevant policy development and/or implementation.