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Research of 300+ cities and states found statistical correlation

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ncrease in rent of $100 associated with 15% increase in
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Areas with high poverty and unemployment rates
associated with higher rates of homelessness

with more Hispanic, baby boomer, and single person

seholds associated with higher rates of homelessness

with lower mental health expenditures associated

higher rates of homelessness
Areas with more recently moved people associated with
higher rates of homelessness
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funding and programs to support the strengths and
address the needs of people experiencing homelessness'
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Formalize roles for elected officials, business leaders. and faith

community leaders
Strengthen engagement of King County residents, including

those housed and those experiencing homelessness

Establish effective decision-making body and formal agreements
to guide collective action among all partners
- CEH to combine into a single leadership committee with

active Executive Committee

Formal MOU among partners to align funding toward
shared outcomes and strategies
Solidify and sustain infrastructure to carrv out the work

Accountability:
Local government, philanthropy, and nonprofits
Business and faith community
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