Welcome to Resource Wire for August 8 – 14, 2024!
We’re still on a summer schedule for another week, but these new resources were too good to wait! Read on for info about free restaurant meals for youth, free preschool, low-cost on-demand van rides, and more!
NEW THIS EDITION | HAPPENING THIS WEEK | UPCOMING | ONGOING RESOURCES
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~NEW THIS EDITION~
FREE & DISCOUNTED PRESCHOOL IN SEATTLE
WHEN: Classes start in September.
WHAT: If your child is 3 or 4 years old by August 31 and lives in the City of Seattle, they are eligible to enroll in the Seattle Preschool Program. Tuition is based on household income and family size and most families qualify for free or reduced tuition. Currently nearly 70% of families pay no tuition.
TO APPLY: Go to Seattle Early Learning and Child Care Programs.
MORE INFO: Go to Enroll Your 3- or 4-Year-Old In the Seattle Preschool Program Today – Classes Start In September!
FREE RESTAURANT MEALS FOR YOUTH
WHEN: Through September 1, 2024
WHERE: Designated restaurants in Seattle, including Just Like Home Jamaican Kitchen, Other Coast Cafe, and Taco Street.
WHAT: As part of the All-Youth-Can-Eat program, several Seattle estaurants are providing free meals for kids 18 and under and college students aged 18-24 with college ID during designated hours. Interested youth must complete the All-Youth-Can-Eat Participation Survey before placing each order.
MORE INFO: Go to The Peace Bus.
LOW-COST ON-DEMAND VAN RIDES
WHERE: Delridge and South Park in Seattle
WHAT: People in Delridge and South Park can now take advantage of a new service that allows you to request a ride – just like with Uber or Lyft – for the cost of a bus fare. With Metro Flex, you can use an app or website to request rides anywhere in the service area, which also includes Rainier Beach, Skyway, South Renton, and Tukwila.
MORE INFO: Go to Seattle Transit Measure funds new on-demand Metro Flex service and adds bus service in Delridge and South Park.
PAID MARITIME INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
WHEN: Applications due by Saturday, August 10, 2024 for 3-month internship starting in fall 2024.
WHAT: The free Youth Maritime Career Launch Internship Program is a 3-month paid ($18+/hr) internship that connects youth and young adults ages 18-24 to permanent employment opportunities with employers in the maritime industry. No maritime experience required.
TO APPLY: Complete the Youth Maritime Career Launch Internship Program Interest Form.
NEW PROGRAM FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED ENTREPRENEURS
WHAT: The Pioneer Reentry Entrepreneurship Program is designed to empower formerly incarcerated individuals with the necessary skills and mindset to become successful entrepreneurs. Throughout the free program, participants will engage in a comprehensive curriculum focused on entrepreneurship development, market research, business planning and more.
TO APPLY: Complete the Pioneer Reentry Entrepreneurship Program (P.R.E.P.) Application.
QUESTIONS? Contact PREP@p-h-s.com.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT PESTS IN YOUR APARTMENT
WHEN: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 3-4:45pm
WHERE: Online. Register for link.
WHAT: Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will let you know:
- How to deal with different types of infestations.
- How to report problems to your landlord.
- What to do if your landlord fails to meet their responsibility to fix the situation.
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: Pests and Infestations on the King County Library System website.
CENTRAL DISTRICT RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Sunday, August 18th, 2024, 11am-3pm
WHERE: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
WHAT: There is something for everyone at the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s Third Annual Resource Fair. Whether you are searching for a new job opportunity, community resources, to learn something new, or to simply bask in the sun with your family and friends, we’ll be there waiting for you.
- Free food
- Kids activities
- Raffles
- Free haircuts for kids
- Backpack giveaways
- Onsite services and resources
QUESTIONS? Email contact@urbanleague.org.
~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~
HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE OPTIONS
WHEN: Friday, August 9, 2024, 1-3pm
WHERE: Solid Ground’s Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st Floor, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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
Registration required. 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:
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:30-7:45pm, Burien Library
TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare @ Solid Ground to learn more and register.
QUESTIONS? Contact Sam Stones at sams@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750.
FREE LEGAL HELP
WHEN: Wednesday, August 14, 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.
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!
Tukwila community resource fair
- When:
- Where: Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98168
- What: Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics and more!
- More info: Go to Community Resource Fair.
Skyway community resource fair
- When: , 2024,
- 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.
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.
U.S. Postal Service hiring event
- When: Thursday, August 8, 2024, 1-3pm
- Where: WorkSource Auburn, 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Positions: City Carrier Assistants, Rural Carrier Associates, Tractor Trailer Operators, Sales & Services, Mail Processing Clerks ($19.33+/hr)
- More info: Go to USPS Information and Application Event at WorkSource Auburn.
Solid Ground Transportation hiring event
- When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 10am-3pm
- Where: Solid Ground Transportation, 8100 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
- Position: Bus operator ($23.56/hr)
- More info: Go to Bus Operator.
MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events.
~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~
LIFE SKILLS & 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.
HELP WITH BAD CREDIT
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 6-8pm
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?
SHORELINE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 2024 , 10am-2pm
WHERE: Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline WA 98155
WHAT: Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics, and more! Registration not required.
MORE INFO: Go to Shoreline Community Resource Fair.
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.
$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.
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.
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
- W, 8/14/24, 3-4:45pm: Pests & Infestations
- W, 8/28/24, 5-6:30pm: General Information – Learning the Basics
- T, 9/3/24, 1-2:45pm: Evictions & Terminations
- W, 9/11/24, 3-4:45pm: Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant
- W, 9/25/24, 5-6:30pm: Information About Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant
- W, 10/1/24, 1-2:45pm: Breaking Your Lease
- T, 11/5/24, 1-2:45pm: Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a Tenant
- T, 12/3/24, 1-2:45pm: Pests & Infestations
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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