PinnedLauren E. McGowanCompassion ≠ JusticeEight years ago, my mom Fran died on a beach in West Haven, CT, my hometown. She died after a long battle with chronic homelessness. Her…Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Lauren E. McGowanHarnessing Community to Support College StudentsThe health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be felt in our schools, workplaces, and communities. The pandemic…Oct 19, 2022Oct 19, 2022
Lauren E. McGowanInformed Voters Are A Catalyst ChangeNovember 8, 2022 is election day in America. And while I think it should be a national holiday — it isn’t.Sep 23, 2022Sep 23, 2022
Lauren E. McGowanMisguided Choices on HomelessnessLast week I saw a small encampment in my neighborhood get swept — again. Over multiple years and several Mayoral administrations, the same…Aug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
Lauren E. McGowanSupport Social Housing in Seattle: Initiative-135Hey Seattle Friends —Jul 25, 2022Jul 25, 2022
Lauren E. McGowanHousing for all isn’t radical…it is common sense.We need to advocate to dismantle broken, racist and unjust systems. We built them and we can tear them down and rebuild an equitable…Sep 18, 2020Sep 18, 2020
Lauren E. McGowanUnapologetically angry. Laser focused.July 2020 marks seven years since my mom Fran passed away. Cause of death — homelessness.Jul 20, 2020Jul 20, 2020
