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2009 Candidates Forum Factsheet

by WhatcomCounts.org on October 15, 2009

Description	This factsheet was compiled by WhatcomCounts.org for the 2009 Candidates Forum. It is designed to highlight information on hunger, housing and homelessness, healthcare, and early learning. All are issues relevant to candidates and residents of Whatcom County. Information is complied from a variety of sources, including local and national reports, and local community health institutions.
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INDICATORS

·	Voter Turnout
·	Minimum Wage Work Hours to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment
·	Per Capita Income
·	Median Home Price
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LOCAL RESOURCES

·	Whatcom County Coalition for the Homeless
·	Whatcom Anti-Hunger Coalition
·	Archdiocesan Housing Authority
·	Amy's Place - Old Town Christian Ministries
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NEWS

·	Announcing the 2009 Human Services Candidates Forum
·	Local Nonprofit Agencies Sponsor Candidates Forum Focusing on Social Issues
·	Whatcom County candidates address poverty issues
·	Bellingham approves new housing types in certain areas
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PROMISING PRACTICES

·	Whatcom Prosperity Action Team
·	Homeless Disability Benefits Advocacy Program
·	House 2 Home Network Virtual Furniture Bank
·	Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
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LOCAL REPORTS

·	2009 Community Human Services Questionnaire for Bellingham/Whatcom County Candidates
·	Everyone Counts! Whatcom County Homeless Count: A Point-in-Time Census of Homeless Residents
·	The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Washington State 2009
·	Whatcom County Homeless Count - A Point-In-Time Census of Homeless Residents - 2009
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NATIONAL REPORTS

·	The High Cost of Being Poor in Washington State
·	Creating a Healthy Environment: The Impact of the Built Environment on Health

WEB CONTENT

·	Self-Sufficiency Calculator

PLAN

·	A Home for Everyone: Whatcom County 10 Year Homeless Housing Plan
·	Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Action Plan Appendix
·	Bellingham/Whatcom County Housing Action Plan
·	Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan: Housing Chapter
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ARTICLES & LITERATURE

·	The Built Environment and Children's Health
·	The Relationship of Housing and Population Health: A 30-Year Retrospective Analysis

MAPS & DATABASES

·	Percent of Households Below 50% of Median Income
·	Whatcom County Resources Map