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SHA 2022 Highlights The Seattle Housing Authority served nearly 38,000 people with low incomes in 2022, providing safe, stable housing, and services and programs that foster self-sufficiency, better health, improved education and other opportunities. Here are a few 2022 highlights. 
Seattle Somali community celebrates a new series of bilingual children's books The Somali Family Safety Task Force will host a celebration for their new series of children's books on Friday, Jan. 27 at the NewHolly Gathering Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The community-based organization has self-published children's books that can be found in Washington public schools, early learning centers, bookstores and various Seattle Public Library locations. The free event includes storytelling, book signing by the authors, Somali food and cultural displays, hands-on art and literacy activities for children and speakers from the refugee/immigrant and education community.
Grateful for housing, an SHA Housing Choice Voucher recipient shares their story
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 16 “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
The Seattle Housing Authority is committed to anti-racist learning and action. We are proud to be part of a community working together for equity, inspired by Dr. King’s leadership, legacy and impact. Find a list of events and resources for learning about Dr. King's life and work. ABOUT SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITYThe mission of the Seattle Housing Authority is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe and affordable living environments that foster stability and self-sufficiency for people with low incomes. SHA provides long-term, low-income rental housing and rental assistance to more than 37,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates approximately 8,400 housing units at nearly 400 sites throughout the city. SHA also administers more than 11,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, enabling low-income residents to receive rental assistance throughout the Seattle housing market. SHA, an independent public corporation established in 1939, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, two of whom are SHA residents. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. More information is available at www.seattlehousing.org. 
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