Since 1984, the Washington State Coalition for the Homeless has taken the lead in advocacy, training and education on issues of homelessness in Washington State. Our board of directors represents housing and service providers, ten year plan groups and continuum of care groups from every county in the state. Our general membership is composed of homeless housing and service providers, faith communities, governments, housing authorities, community action agencies, members of the homeless and formerly homeless communities, businesses, advocates and members of the general public, also from every county in the state.