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Jobs and Community Resources – 4/10/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for April 10 – 17, 2024!

Summer is on its way, and that means it’s time to figure out how to keep the young people in your life busy until the fall. Fortunately, we’ve got lots of information this week about summer camp scholarships, summer internships, and summer jobs. Read on for all that, plus some good news about WIC, a new shelter for veterans, and upcoming opportunities to get help with citizenship, legal issues, financial aid, and more!

NEW THIS EDITION | HAPPENING THIS WEEK | UPCOMING | ONGOING RESOURCES

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

SEATTLE SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS 

WHEN: Apply NOW for scholarships. Summer camp registration starts Tuesday, April 16, 2024. 

WHERE: Sites across Seattle 

WHAT: The 2024 summer camp brochure from Seattle Parks & Recreation is now available. You can choose from a wide range of summer activities, from preschool and school age care camps, to nature camps, and camps for youth with disabilities.   

Registration for 2024 summer camps starts Tuesday, April 16, but you should apply for a scholarship ASAP if you want to get help paying registration fees. You must be approved for the scholarship before registering, and it can take two to three weeks to process scholarship applications. 

TO APPLY: Go to Scholarships and Financial Aid for Recreation. 

GETTING YOUTH READY FOR SUMMER 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6-8pm 

WHERE: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118 

WHAT: Youth and young adults 13 to 24 are invited to join us for FREE food, fun activities, and an opportunity to learn about great employment opportunities and programs this summer and fall as we launch Seattle Mentors. We welcome families and guardians to attend as there will be resources for you too!  

MORE INFO: Go to Free Event for Youth & Young Adults at Rainier Community Center on April 17. 

NEW SHELTER FOR VETERANS IN SEATTLE 

WHERE: Lower Queen Anne in Seattle 

WHAT: A brand-new shelter for homeless veterans opened in Seattle earlier this month. The Blaine Veterans Center Enhanced Shelter will provide a safe place to sleep, on-site support services, and case management to meet the specific needs of veterans experiencing homelessness in King County 

The Blaine center offers: 

  • 36 shelter beds for male-identifying Veterans ages 18 and older 
  • 24-hour access to a safe space and supports 
  • 3 meals a day, laundry services, showers/hygiene, bus tickets for appointments, limited personal storage, kitchenette, computer & TV 
  • On-site housing navigation support, case management, and skill development opportunities 

GET HELP: To request a referral to the Blaine center, call the King County Veterans Program’s main line at 206.263.8387. You can call Blaine’s Main Office at 206.474.1660 to check on the status of your referral (ask for Housing Navigation). 

MORE INFO: Read King County Veterans Program partners with Compass Housing Alliance to open first all-veteran 24/7 enhanced shelter. 

WIC NOW ACCEPTED AT WALGREENS 

WHAT: If you are enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, you can now use your WIC benefits to buy food and formula at any of the 125 Walgreens locations in Washington state. WIC is for people who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breast and chest feeding. It is also for infants and children under age 5. 

MORE INFO: Learn what you can buy with WIC benefits by downloading the WIC Shopping Guide. 

SEATTLE CAREER AND RESOURCE FAIR 

WHEN: Friday, April 19, 2024, 11am-2pm 

WHERE: New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave S., Seattle, 98118

WHAT: Meet with hiring managers from Seattle Housing Authority, Sound Transit, King County Metro, the City of Seattle, and the Seattle Fire Department. You can also learn about community resources like United Tribes of All Indians, DADS, and the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. 

MORE INFO: To reserve a spot, go to Seattle Career and Community Success Fair. 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

FREE LEGAL HELP 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Registration: 4-6pm. Attorney consultations: 6-8pm. 

WHERE: El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, 3rd Floor 

WHAT: This free legal clinic offers pro bono legal aid that can level the playing field for individuals who cannot afford professional legal consultations. This free clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis. 

MORE INFO: Go to Free Bilingual Legal Clinic or call 844.502.9832. 

HELP APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 5:30pm

WHERE: Online. Register for link. 

WHAT: Need help completing your FAFSA/WASFA student aid applications? Join us online for to learn more about the application process. Join the “Statewide Financial Aid Completion Night” webinar to get  guidance on completing and submitting the 2024–25 FAFSA or WASFA form. 

The FAFSA/WASFA is an important step for high school seniors to receive financial aid for college. Students eligible for the Seattle Promise scholarship must complete their FAFSA/WASFA by April 30, 2024. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Class of 2024 Financial Aid Completion Night.

ADDITIONAL DATES: Go to Seattle Colleges Workshops. 

DEADLINE REMINDER: CAREER & TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS 

WHEN: Application for fall term due by Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 9pm.

WHAT: The Career & Technical Scholarship (CTS) provides up to $1,500 per quarter for apprenticeship, certificate, or associate degree programs in STEM, health care, and the trades. Scholarships can cover costs beyond tuition, such as housing, transportation, food, and more. There are over 1,000 eligible programs at all 34 of the state’s community and technical colleges.   

The application will take about 60 to 90 minutes to complete, and no references or transcripts are needed to apply. Applicants should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) by the deadline.  

TO APPLY: Go to How to Apply.  

MORE INFO: Go to the Career & Technical Scholarship Short Answer Guide. 

CITIZENSHIP DAY 

WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2024, 10am-4:30pm 

WHERE: Neighborhood House – Birch Creek Career Center, 13111 SE 274th Street, Suite 220, Kent, WA 98030 

WHAT: Come learn about the naturalization process and start your journey to becoming a United States citizen! 

We can help you: 

  • Complete your USCIS forms 
  • Prepare for the Naturalization interview 
  • Enroll in citizenship classes 
  • Answer any questions 

What to bring: 

  • U.S. Green Card 
  • Washington State ID 
  • Social Security Card 

All services and assistance provided are FREE! Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling an appointment is highly encouraged. 

APPOINTMENTS: Email citizenship@nhwa.org or call/text 206.294.2404. 

MORE INFO: Download the Citizenship Day flyer (en espanol: Dia de la Ciudadania). For more citizenship and naturalization services, email citizenship@nhwa.org or call 206.327.8137. 

UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 1-4pm

WHERE: Virtual on Zoom. Register for link.

WHAT: Learn about all the parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss…

  • Medicare A, B, C, and D
  • Enrollment
  • Medicare benefits and options
  • Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans
  • Help paying for Medicare
  • Medicare fraud

This event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) Program volunteers. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices.

TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare Webinar to learn more and register. 

QUESTIONS? Contact Sam Stones at sams@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750. 

HEALTH & RESOURCE EVENTS

WHAT: A variety of organizations are holding events this week to help connect people with basic needs and services, including things like cell phones, bus passes, vaccines, health care screenings, employment resources, legal assistance, and more! 

Renton resource day 

  • When: April 12, 2024, 
  • Where: Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton WA 98057 
  • What: Local social support providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, addiction recovery, free job training, access to ORCA cards, a free phone, gently used clothes & hygiene kits and free lunches.  
  • More info: Go to Renton Library Resource Days. 

Skyway community resource fair

  • Where: Skyway Library, 12601 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
  • When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 
  • What: Social service providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, education, free phones, mental health resources and more! 
  • More info: Go to Community Resource Fair.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES: For additional events hosted at King County libraries, search for “Social Services Help” on the KCLS website. Find additional dates and locations for the DSHS mobile CSO by going to Mobile Community Services Office.

JOB FAIRS & HIRING EVENTS

WHAT: A variety of employers are holding hiring events over the next week, with some making on-the-spot offers with no experience required.  

Muckleshoot Bingo 

Worldwide Flight Services 

Rainier Avenue Hiring Fair 

Solid Ground Transportation

MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events. 

FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 

WHEN: Various times and locations listed below

WHAT: King County’s Mobile Medical Program provides walk-in care for people who are living homeless (or were recently homeless) only. Please try to arrive at least one hour before the scheduled end time for the clinic. On rare occasions the clinic will close earlier than the scheduled time. Call the Mobile Van nursing lines if you would like to confirm the clinic end time for a particular day.

Please note: Sites and available services are subject to change due to Mobile Medical’s involvement in the COVID-19 response. Please check King County’s Mobile Medical Care webpage for the latest information, including upcoming dates in September.

Upcoming Seattle dates:

Upcoming South King County dates:

MORE INFO: Go to King County Mobile Medical Care or call 206.330.6775 for the Seattle Medical Van or 206.549.5562 for the South King County Medical Van.

FREE & LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE

WHEN: Various dates and times. See below.

WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach, Washington Health Outreach, and Doney Coe Pet Clinic provide veterinary care for free or at a reduced cost to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and or living on low incomes.

Veterinary care is provided on a first-come, first-served service. Pet owners are encouraged to arrive early to secure a place in line.

Services are reserved for those experiencing homelessness or living with a low income, which is verified at clinics. Pet owners should bring their SNAP, EBT, WIC, SSI, or TANF cards. Alternatively, a letter confirming that the pet owner is living in subsidized housing or receiving housing vouchers is also acceptable.

Upcoming dates:

MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.

~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

CENTRAL DISTRICT YOUTH JOB FAIR 

WHEN: Friday, April 19, 2024, 4-7pm 

WHERE: Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

WHAT: Are you a young person looking for an opportunity to flex your skills and meet with potential employers? Creative Justice is hosting a job fair for youth ages 14-21. 

TO SIGN UP: Fill out the Youth contact form for CJ Job Fair. 

MORE INFO: Download the Creative Justice Job Fair flyer.

HOW TO GET YOUR LANDLORD TO MAKE REPAIRS

WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 5-6:30pm

WHAT: Do you need repairs in your rental and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible for fixing them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are the landlord’s duties? Learn how to request repairs, and find out what the landlord’s duties are under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.

A visiting attorney from the Tenant Law Center will also be on hand to help with answering questions. If you’re currently living in King County and being threatened with eviction, contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 206.267.7069 or hjpstaff@kcba.org. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Rent Smart: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

PAID PARKS DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS 

WHEN: Applications due by April 21, 2024. Internship dates July 8 – August 15. 

WHAT: Love parks and being outdoors? King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a PAID summer internship program for teens interested in jobs in parks and the environment. Interns work 22 hours per week and meet daily Monday through Wednesday at Bethaday Community Learning Center in White Center, and virtually via zoom on Thursdays. Internships are open to youth living in King County and entering grades 10-12. No resume or cover letter needed to apply. 

MORE INFO: Download the KC Parks YCC Summer Internship 2024 or go to the King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps website.

MAXIMIZE YOUR REFUND: FREE HELP WITH TAXES 

WHEN: Walk-in help available through Sunday, April 21, 2024. Virtual Tax Assistance available online starting Thursday, February 1, 2024. 

WHERE: Locations across King County. Check out this map of United Way In-Person Tax Sites and this list of Seattle Public Library Branches offering Free In-person Tax Help. 

WHAT: Get free help filing your taxes from the United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP so you can get back more of your hard-earned money. Their IRS-certified volunteers can help you understand your tax situation, plus take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize your refund. 

  • UWKC: If you make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers), UWKC’s volunteers are ready to meet with you in person at locations across King County, including libraries, community centers, and food banks. Appointments are not required, but please aim to arrive no later than 45 minutes before closing time. Virtual Tax Assistance available starting February 1, 2024. 
  • AARP: The Seattle Public Library is collaborating with AARP to offer free tax assistance at nine branches through Tax Day, Monday, April 15, 2024. Hours vary and appointments are preferred in some locations. 

MORE INFO: Go to UWKC’s Get Free Tax Help or SPL’s Tax Help pages. 

CHANGES TO AFFORDABLE INTERNET PROGRAM

WHEN: The Affordable Connectivity Program is currently set to wind down in May. 

WHAT: More than 77,000 households in King County and 344,000 in Washington State could see their internet bills go up in May when the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of money. 

Households have options for continuing service and switching plans, but must communicate with their internet provider to choose and confirm a continuing internet service plan and costs when the discount ends…or to ensure they end their service plan with a company if they want to.   

MORE INFO: Read What low-income users of the Affordable Connectivity Program need to know and do when the discount ends. The Digital Equity Learning Network (DELN) of King County will also be sharing information about ACP changes at the DELN March meeting on Thursday, March 21, 12-1:30pm. 

RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES!

WHEN: English sessions are held twice monthly (once in November and December) on Wednesday afternoons. Spanish sessions are held monthly on Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm.

WHERE: Zoom

WHAT: Virtual Renters’ Rights Webinar Series 

Rent Smart Webinars in English

¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español

NEED MORE HELP?

  • King County residents being threatened with eviction can contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 253.234.4204 or hjpstaff@kcba.org.
  • Washington State residents can visit Solid Ground’s For Tenants website for self-help information, or call Solid Ground’s Tenant Services Voice Message Line, 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, currently open for messages Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm (hours and days are subject to change).

¿NECESITA MÁS AYUDA?

  • Si actualmente vive en el Condado de King y está siendo amenazado con el desalojo, comuníquese con el Proyecto de Justicia de Vivienda para obtener asistencia legal 253.234.4204 o hjpstaff@kcba.org.
  • Los Residentes del Estado de Washington pueden visitar el sitio web Para Inquilinos de Solid Ground para obtener información de autoayuda, o llamar a la línea mensajes de voz de servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground, 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1, cual es abierta los lunes o jueves de 10:30 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. (las horas y los días están sujetos a cambios).

Rent Smart is offered in partnership with Solid Ground’s Tenant Services and the King County Library System (KCLS). / ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! se ofrece en asociación con los Servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground y La Sistema Biblioteca del Condado de King (KCLS).

~JOBS WITH SOLID GROUND~

NEW WAGES FOR SOLID GROUND DRIVERS!

WHEN: Job fair every Wednesday, 10am-3pm; call ahead to confirm

WHERE: Solid Ground Transportation, 8100 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 

WHAT: Be a part of making life easier for those living with disabilities in our communities. Join our team of drivers who provide ACCESS bus services to people who can’t use Metro’s fixed-route system, helping people get to critical health and human services resources, and connecting people with their communities.  

Solid Ground Transportation offers: 

  • $23.56 (new rate!)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Part-time & full-time options
  • No CDL requirement
  • Paid training
  • Opportunities for long-term career growth beyond driving!
  • Full benefits (Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401k Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance)

TO APPLY NOW: Go to the Solid Ground Bus Operator job description and scroll down to How to Apply for application materials.

QUESTIONS? Call 206.694.6817 or email jobs@solid-ground.org. 

SOLID GROUND JOB BOARD

WHAT: Join the Solid Ground team and help us fight poverty and dismantle systems of oppression! We’re currently seeking candidates for these positions:

QUESTIONS? Learn more about Solid Ground and see other open positions on the Solid Ground Careers page.

~ONGOING COMMUNITY RESOURCES~

When you need help, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we put together lists of Ongoing Community Resources in King County for help with things like housing, food, childcare, transportation, employment, and more. Click on the topics below to jump to these ongoing resources posted on our Resource Wire webpage.

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