Commerce’s Community Services Division (CSD) partners with local governments, tribes, community action agencies, community-based organizations and nonprofits to provide community assistance and services. Our primary goal is to promote individual and family self-sufficiency, reduce poverty, and address the causes and effects of systemic violence. We are committed to equity and anti-racism by centering the voices of underserved communities and building a safer Washington for everyone.
Community Services units
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Community Reinvestment Project (CRP)
The Community Reinvestment Project (CRP) is a community-designed plan to uplift communities disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs. The goal is to […]
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Crime Victims Advocacy
The Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA) serves as a voice within government for the needs of crime victims in […]
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Community Economic Opportunities
Obstacles to self-sufficiency come in many different forms, but one thing is universally true: when we pull together to help […]
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Community Safety
The Community Safety Unit includes the Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention with a focus on programs designed to […]
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Special Initiatives
The Special Initiatives Unit implements new legislative priorities to ensure everyone in Washington has access to safety, belonging, and the […]
Featured programs
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Washington Statewide Reentry Council
The Washington Statewide Reentry Council advocates for Washington state laws, investments, and attitudes that improve reentry outcomes, increase public safety […]
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Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)
The Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC) advocates for better services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The […]