Ginger: Cancer patient wins federal case against HOA for disability accommodation
"When my husband and I moved into a new condo in 2020, we had no idea what challenges we would soon face. We were familiar with the Everett area, had raised kids there, and loved to take drives around the county. We were settling into our new home when a breast cancer diagnosis flipped our world upside down. Already amid a global pandemic, it was hard to imagine facing any more challenges."
Roberta: Navigates homelessness to find secure housing with her service animals
"I was born and raised in Puyallup. I have my own kids. I’ve been disabled since I was really young. I’ve contacted CLEAR several times, this last time because I was homeless."
Danny: Veteran exposes landlord fraud in federal housing program, wins settlement
Landlords don’t always follow the rules. In February 2021, Danny, a participant in a federal rental assistance program for veterans, blew the whistle on his landlord who was overcharging him on the rent and fraudulently obtaining federal funds.
Kalaya: Domestic Violence survivor overcomes bias, lies; wins child custody
"My purpose now is to help as many women as I can to recognize the signs of abuse. To leave sooner rather than later. It’s never too late to leave."
Thom: Homeowner saves family property from tax foreclosure
"2010 marked a challenging year for my family. My stepfather had recently passed away, and my mother suffered a stroke shortly after. Luckily, she made progress in a rehabilitation center and was cleared to move home. I quickly modified my house to accommodate her needs and found a care team to assist her while I was at work. I never wavered in my choice to care for my mother but worry and financial stress began to degrade my sleep quality."
Stay connected to justice in Washington.
Get monthly stories of the people we serve, updates on our work, and ways to help.
Nicole: “I thought he was going to shoot us”
"I was 18 when I met him. There was not an exact moment when things went bad, but there were small signs that were easy to shrug off at first."
Domestic violence survivor breaks cycle of abuse: “I was living in a delusional reality”
"When I met my ex, I was barely an adult. He had total of 15 years in prison already. I’d been to jail, but no hard-knock experience. We had three children together and were married eight years. There were always lots of marital issues—infidelity, secrets. I thought it was normal. I had grown up with trauma, neglect, abuse. I didn’t know any better."
Pamela: Rural ICU nurse regains essential home care services after health crisis
I live an hour out of Spokane in a town of about 2,000. It is hard to get people like caregivers to drive up here. Attorneys are few and far between. It is very rural, but I manage.
Evicted and recovering from cancer, Victoria seeks housing security
“I was renting a room close to the hospital where I was getting treatment for multiple cancers. Suddenly, I was evicted, and my security deposit was held."
Regina: Saved from eviction
“A dispute with my neighbor led to an eviction notice. It was around Christmas time and we didn’t even put up a tree because of the uncertainty. Management didn’t want to hear my side of it."