Spring has a quiet way of reminding us of something powerful: renewal is always possible. This year, we invite you to join our Spring Fund Drive and help our community renew hope together.

Real Change vendor Bennie Montgomery lived underneath an overpass for three years before deciding to make a major change in his life. “I didn’t want to continue my life in that manner. I knew that I could accomplish things.”

In 2018, Bennie joined Real Change where he began earning an income as a vendor. At the age of 65, he is proudly sober and housed. “I would like people to know there is a way out—but you have to want it. You can accomplish goals you never thought were possible.”

Your support ensures every person, no matter their background or housing status, can access the opportunity and resources needed to transform their lives.

We are officially launching our Spring Fund Drive to continue to support Bennie and all of the Real Change Vendors working for change. Join other community members to help raise $120,000 to ensure low-barrier work and support is available for any person who needs it.

Your donation directly supports:

📰 Real Change News, an independent newspaper elevating community voices and shedding light on issues affecting people experiencing homelessness
💼 Jobs for hundreds of vendors across the greater Seattle area through our Vendor Program, a low-barrier work opportunity available to any person regardless of background or housing status
📣Anti-poverty advocacy which empowers vendors to speak with elected officials and help shape the solutions that affect their lives most
🏠 Creating a safe and welcoming community hub for our unhoused neighbors to access resources, food, hygiene kits, restrooms, and more

Renew Hope for Change

A Spring Fundraiser for Real Change

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