The Working Poor

Unemployment in King County is the lowest it has been in years. Our economy seems to be booming. Yet thousands of working people still struggle to make ends meet. In King and Snohomish counties, 1 out of every 8 woking adults is is living in poverty.

WDC Programs and Partnerships

• Self-Sufficiency Calculator

Knowing that merely being employed does not mean you can meet your needs, the WDC focuses on self-sufficiency in our job training and employment programs. One of our chief tools is the innovative Self-Sufficiency Calculator.

• The Advancement Project

This WorkSource-based program supports low-income working adults.

• The Seattle-King County Asset-Building Collaborative

The WDC is a partner in this coalition of agencies seeking to help low-income/working residents reach economic stability and security.

Working Poor Resources and Publications

• Visit this page for articles, reports and links related to the working poor.