WA SR8697

Washington State Senate resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas Counties, founded in 1986

Organization has constructed or renovated 458 homes, completed 650 home repairs, and served more than 2,700 individuals and families including educators, health care professionals, bus drivers, and social workers

Advocacy efforts have supported 87 landmark housing policies resulting in $4.35 billion in public funding for affordable housing, benefiting over 2.2 million people statewide

Organization has mobilized over 600,000 volunteer hours, generates $670 million in economic activity, creates 5,700 jobs, and diverted more than 25,000 tons of goods from landfills through its stores

Resolution adopted March 5, 2026, recognizing the organization's goal to serve approximately 200 families annually by 2028-2029