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With help from Zillow, this nonprofit wants to change the game for high-risk renters

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Seattle nonprofit Housing Connector is trying to level the playing field for the region’s most vulnerable renters — even in the face of escalating housing shortages and soaring costs of living. The organization also works with community partners to provide conflict mitigation, behavioral support, and other social services for renters.

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Geeks Give Back at the GeekWire Awards: Meet three groups wielding tech for good causes

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The nonprofit acts as a matchmaker, connecting landlords looking to fill vacant units and would-be renters who lack perfect rental records due to eviction, low credit scores, or other factors that can contribute to homelessness. It works with partners to provide conflict mitigation, behavioral support and other social services for renters.

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Remote work already changing Seattle permanently, tech worker survey indicates

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The majority of Seattle tech workers don’t expect to ever return to their offices full time and the effects of that transition could alter everything from commercial real estate, to what social issues tech workers spend their time and money on, to downtown’s status as a business district.

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Tech Moves: Lyft hires CFO from Amazon; Tomo adds CMO; Gopuff taps more Seattle talent

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Tomo, a new real estate startup led by ex-Zillow leaders, announced Sarah Makar as CMO. Social media management tool Hootsuite appointed four new board members: Angel investor and HubSpot board member Julie Herendeen , who will serve as board chair. Sarah Makar. Tomo Photo). Tanium Chief Revenue Officer W. Apprenti Photos).

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Facebook buys REI’s new HQ for $367M, expanding Seattle-area footprint beyond 3M square feet

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The social media giant paid $367.6 REI said today that the sale “represents a positive return on the co-op’s investment in the property and will enable important investments in REI’s customer-facing innovations, its nonprofit partners and carbon reduction goals.” just east of Seattle.

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Here’s Why Tech Companies Should Continue to Invest in Office Space

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Richard Fairbank, CEO, shares , “We are excited to welcome associates back to the workplace where teams can collaborate, engage, and socialize in ways that we have missed over the last 16 months. Being a part of a community can also help businesses make connections with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and environmental groups.

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Tech Moves: Slalom and WTIA add diversity leaders; Seattle mayor won’t seek re-election

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He previously served as a strategic advisor for the real estate startup, which competes with Seattle-based companies Zillow Group and Redfin. He also led Seattle-based microfinance nonprofit Vittana. He is also an advisor for nonprofits and educational organizations. Vancouver, B.C.-based

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