NJP in the News: How do virtual hearings affect people on the wrong side of the digital divide?
NJP in the News: Rights without a remedy: Washington law creates dilemma for low-income renter at mobile home park on Highway 99
Spokane apartment management company accused of fraudulently obtaining thousands in rent relief
NJP Receives $5.5 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott Foundation
Northwest Justice Project is excited to announce that it has received a generous, $5.5 million gift from Yield Giving, the foundation established by MacKenzie Scott.
Housing in Limbo: Rights for Hotel and Motel Tenants
An interview with NJP attorney Scott Crain.
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Melena regains rental housing assistance
"In 2018, I followed a career prospect from Olympia to Pullman. I loved Olympia but was willing to take a chance on a different life in Pullman. My former partner and I started by living in employer-provided chefs’ housing as we cared for our two children together."
Ronald: House built by hand saved from foreclosure
"About 50 years ago, my wife and I set down roots on Vashon Island. Both of us were willing and eager to work hard and earn equity by building a house. For $43k, the land for our future house was purchased and the work began."
Mark: Long COVID patient fights $20,000 unemployment repayment demand
"It’s fair to say that the COVID-19 pandemic affected us all differently. Personally, it took away my ability to work due to long-lingering symptoms of the illness. My job duties at Boeing were simply not doable for me as I struggled with severe and persistent vertigo. I applied for unemployment benefits and focused on my recovery."
Maria: Wages garnished for decade-old medical debt
"I had just started a new job at the local credit union when a member of the HR department informed me that my wages would be getting garnished. She had limited information, just that it was for a medical bill and would be approximately one-third of every paycheck."
Joy: “My daughter was finally safe in my care”
"Since my childhood, a strong work ethic and appreciation for family was instilled in me. I grew up as a biracial adopted child helping my Mennonite family tend to thousands of chickens and hundreds of veal calves on sprawling farmland in Ohio."