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Jobs and Community Resources – 7/10/24

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

Have you been racking up a big electricity bill trying to stay cool this week? Well we have good news for you: Thanks to Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, you may qualify for a $200 credit on your bill as long as you meet income requirements. Read on to learn how to apply, plus find info about free summer meals, legal clinics, resource fairs, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

STAY SAFE IN THE HEAT 

WHEN: Through Saturday, July 14, 2024 

WHERE: Cooling centers across King County 

WHAT: With dangerously high temperatures expected to last through the weekend, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) and its partners are working to distribute water to people experiencing homelessness and open indoor spaces where people can stay cool. Go to KCRHA’s Severe Weather Response page for a list of cooling centers currently open across King County. 

MORE INFO: Go to Hot Weather Preparedness. 

$200 OFF YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL 

WHEN: Applications due by September 15, 2024. 

WHAT: If you pay your own electricity bill, you may be eligible for a one-time $200 credit if you meet income requirements. Applying for the credit is quick and easy. 

TO APPLY: Go to Clean Energy Credits for Washington Families. 

MORE INFO: Download Seattle City Light’s presentation on WA Families Clean Energy Credits. 

FIND FREE MEALS FOR KIDS IN SEATTLE 

WHAT: The City of Seattle has put together a Summer Food Service Map that shows locations where kids can get FREE meals (breakfast, lunch, and snacks) throughout the summer. All children 1-18 are eligible, regardless of citizenship status and income. Families do not need to apply and can visit a meal site without delay.   

If you prefer, you can download a list of 2024 Summer Meal Sites in Seattle.

MORE INFO: Go to Summer Food Service Program. 

WELLNESS FESTIVAL 

WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9:30am-3:30pm 

WHAT: Grocery Outlet, 11656 68th Ave South, Seattle, WA 98178 

WHAT: Stop by Cierra Sisters’s Wellness Festival for a variety of free resources, including: 

  • Mammograms 
  • Health Insurance sign-up assistance 
  • Health screenings 
  • Face painting 
  • Children’s activities 
  • Food 

To schedule your free mammogram, call 1.800.756.5437.

MORE INFO: Download the 2024 Wellness Festival flyer or call 206.579.4521.  

LIFE SKILLS AND JOBS CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH 

WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2024, 9am-4pm 

WHERE: Matt Griffin YMCA, 3595 S 188th St., SeaTac, WA 98188 

WHAT: Join us at this year’s FREE Level Up Conference for youth and young adults, 15-25, to take advantage of exciting activities and invaluable resources. Event highlights include: 

  • Life skills workshops  
  • Employment and educational workshops  
  • Resource fair featuring local employers and educators  
  • Delicious lunch  
  • Entertainment  
  • Swag giveaways and prizes 

TO REGISTER: Go to Level Up 2024. 

MORE INFO: Download the 2024 Level Up flyer or email at levelup@seattleymca.org. 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE SHORT ON RENT

WHEN: Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 3-4:45pm

WHAT: Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors along with legal advisors for a better understanding of what rights you have if you can’t pay your full rent – and what comes next.

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: I Can’t Pay Full Rent. What Are My Options?  on the King County Library System website.

FREE LEGAL HELP 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 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 bilingual legal clinic offers pro bono legal aid that can level the playing field for individuals who cannot afford professional legal consultations. Help available on a first-come, first-served basis in English and Spanish. 

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

RAINIER AVENUE BLOCK PARTY 

WHEN: Friday, July 12, 2024, 12-4pm 

WHERE: 901 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 

WHAT: The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle invites you to an afternoon of connections, insightful conversations, and networking opportunities with employers and organizations providing free job training. It will be a party you don’t want to miss!   

MORE INFO: Go to Block Party – Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle. 

HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE OPTIONS  

WHEN: Monday, July 15, 2024, 1-4pm 

WHERE: Online – Register below for meeting 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.   

Additional dates: 

TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare @ Seattle Central College Continuing Education 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! 

Skyway community resource fair 

  • When: Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 12:30-4 
  • Where: Skyway Library, 12601 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 
  • 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. 

Tukwila community resource fair 

MORE OPPORTUNITIES: For additional events hosted at King County libraries, search for “Social Services Help” on the KCLS website. 

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 hiring event 

Hudson Hiring Event 

Rainier Avenue job fair 

Solid Ground Transportation hiring event

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 basis. 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~

FREE HVAC JOB TRAINING 

WHEN: Applications due by Monday, July 15, 2024. Classes start September 3, 2024. 

WHAT: Start your new career with this free training program for entry-level positions in HVAC and related fields. The 12-week program includes 12 classes and hands-on demonstrations, three hands-on laboratory sessions, eight Career Accelerator classes with career navigators, and OSHA 10 Certification. 

To learn more, attend one of these online information sessions: 

TO APPLY: Go to Emerald Cities’ HVAC Career Prep Academy Application. 

MORE INFO: Go to Emerald Cities’ HVAC Career Preparation Academy. 

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 6-8 pm

WHERE: Online; register for link. 

WHAT: Is your credit preventing you from obtaining a job, making a large purchase, or securing stable housing? This free credit counseling workshop from the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle may be for you!  

MORE INFO: Go to Credit Counseling Workshop – July 23. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Are you ready to get your finances on track? 

FREE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS 

WHAT: You may be able to get a free A/C unit this summer thanks to Byrd Barr’s Energy Assistance programs. To qualify, you must first be approved for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 

You may also be able to get help paying energy bills, refilling oil tanks, and repairing or replacing furnaces. 

TO APPLY: Go to Byrd Barr Place Energy Assistance Application: 2023-2024 season. 

MORE INFO: Read Low-income Seattle households eligible for free AC units. 

HELP KEEPING KIDS FED THIS SUMMER 

WHEN: New SUN Bucks cards will be mailed starting in June. Applications accepted through August 31, 2024. 

WHAT: Washington parents may be able to get a little extra help keeping their kids fed this summer thanks to a new program called SUN Bucks. 

Under the program, parents will receive $120 per eligible child to spend on food. The money will be loaded onto SUN Bucks cards that will be mailed out starting in June. SUN Bucks are separate from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or any other food benefits you may receive.  

Some children will automatically be enrolled in SUN Bucks and others will need to apply. Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2024. 

MORE INFO: Read New SUN Bucks Program Supports Summer Food Access for Washington Children. 

TO APPLY: Call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at 1.833.543.3230, 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES!

WHEN: English sessions are held several times a month, various days and times. Spanish sessions are held monthly on Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm.

WHERE: Zoom

WHAT: Virtual Renters’ Rights Webinar Series presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors, with Tenant Law Center attorneys available to help answer questions.

Rent Smart Webinars in English

¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español

See All Upcoming Tenant Webinars

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).
  • Rent Smart is offered in partnership with Solid Ground’s Tenant Services, the King County Library System (KCLS), and Seattle Public Library (SPL).

¿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).
  • ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! se ofrece en asociación con los Servicios para Inquilinos de Solid Ground y La Sistema Biblioteca del Condado de King.

~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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