The State of the State for Washington Latinos

This report explores how human service and neighborhood-based organizations might best serve low-income residents. In partnership with Commitment 2 Community of Walla Walla, we assess the needs and characteristics of three low-income neighborhoods in this small rural city where many Latinos and non-Latinos alike live in poverty. We analyze the use of human services in [...]

Primary Research Question: What role should neighborhood organizations serve to best meet the needs of low-income populations in Walla Walla? A common misconception of social services is that they are abused by “free-riders” within a community. However, service utilization is often far below expected. This is the case in Walla Walla. Various factors influence need, [...]