Current Resources & Opportunities
Resources available for people living on low incomes are constantly changing. Fortunately, you can stay on top of the latest news about new and upcoming opportunities by reading Resource Wire, posted weekly on Solid Ground’s Groundviews Blog and updated below.
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Welcome to Resource Wire for July 23 – 30, 2025!
It takes a village to raise a child, which is why our good friends at FamilyWorks are holding a Community Baby Shower next month to help new and expecting parents connect with the resources and support they’ll need to give the new baby in their life a great start to life. Read on to learn more, plus find community resource fairs, immigrant rights trainings, and more!
COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Family Resource Center, 1005 NE 67th St, Seattle, WA 98115
WHAT: Pregnant? Recently had a baby? Give your child a great start on life! Meet community organizations that help with child care, health care, medical insurance, parenting support, and more. Come eat lunch, meet your neighbors, and enter raffles for free baby item giveaways!
MORE INFO: Go to Community Baby Shower.
QUESTIONS? Contact FamilyWorks at theteam@familyworksseattle.org or 206.647.1790.
SUMMER RESOURCE FESTIVAL
WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Jimi Hendrix Park, 2400 S. Massachusetts St., Seattle, WA 98144
WHAT: This free, family-friendly festival brings together local vendors, live entertainment, games, giveaways, and on-site access to valuable community resources—all in one place. Whether you’re looking for support, services, or just a good time in the sun, there’s something here for everyone. Registration is not required, but those who register ahead of time will receive three extra raffle tickets when they check in.
TO REGISTER: Go to General Admission RSVP.
MORE INFO: Go to About the Summer Resource Festival.
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Happening This Week
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN’T PAY RENT
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS
WHEN: Monday, July 21, 2025, 1-4pm
WHERE: Virtual on Zoom
WHAT: In this presentation, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss…
- The differences between Medicare A, B, C, and D
- The enrollment process
- Understanding your Medicare benefits and options
- The difference between Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans
- How to get help paying for Medicare
- Medicare fraud issues
Hosted by Seattle Central College, this in-person event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) – Solid Ground volunteer Larry. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices.
TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare on the Seattle Central College website.
MORE INFO: See all upcoming SHIBA Medicare Presentations amd Webinars.
QUESTIONS? Contact Solid Ground SHIBA at shiba@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750.
HOW TO FIND AN APARTMENT THAT WORKS FOR YOU
WHEN: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5-6:45pm
WHERE: Online. Register for link.
WHAT: In this webinar, Solid Ground tenant counselors will focus on:
- Where to search for housing
- Tenant screening
- Best tips for finding a rental
- Tax credit housing
- Holding deposits when applying for a rental
- Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and evictions on your record
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: Looking for Housing-The Basics on the King County Library website.
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 cellphones, bus passes, vaccines, health care screenings, employment resources, legal assistance, and more!
Renton resource days
- When: , 2025, 1-4pm
- 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.
Federal Way community resource center
- When:
- Where: Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003
- What: Social Service representatives are here to help you with cash assistance, employment and training, education, housing, food assistance, health/medical care, legal assistance, mental health and substance use treatment, transportation, etc.
- More info: Go to Federal Way Community Resource Center.
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.
Hospitality job fair
- Where: Thursday, July 17, 2025, 10am-2pm
- Where: South Seattle College, 1701 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
- Fields: Hotels and Restaurants, Guest Services, Housekeeping and Facilities, Front Desk and Admin, Tourism and Events
- To register: Go to Sound Jobs Hospitality Career Fair
Solid Ground Transportation hiring event
- When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 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.
FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
WHEN: Various times and locations listed below.
WHAT: King County’s Street Medicine Program provides walk-in medical care for people who are living homeless (or were recently homeless) only. In addition to the clinic dates below, check out the Street Medicine Program page for the weekly encampment outreach schedule.
Upcoming dates:
- Monday, July 21, 2025, 3-6pm, Kent Lutheran Church, 336 2nd Ave S, Kent
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3-5pm, Renton Salvation Army, 720 S Tobin St, Renton
QUESTIONS? Call 206.963.8628 or email streetmedicine@kingcounty.gov.
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:
- Thursday, July 17, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
- Friday, July 18, 2025, 10am-2pm, Recovery Cafe SODO, 4202 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA (Seattle Veterinary Outreach)
- Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11am, Real Change News, 96 S Main St, Seattle, WA 98104 (Washington Health Outreach)
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10am-2pm, El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle (Seattle Veterinary Outreach) – Sick pets only
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.
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Upcoming Resources
~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~
HOW TO FIND AN APARTMENT THAT WORKS FOR YOU
WHEN: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 5-6:45pm
WHERE: Online. Register for link.
WHAT: In this webinar, Solid Ground tenant counselors will focus on:
- Where to search for housing
- Tenant screening
- Best tips for finding a rental
- Tax credit housing
- Holding deposits when applying for a rental
- Overcoming rental barriers such as criminal history and evictions on your record
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: Looking for Housing-The Basics on the King County Library website.
IMMIGRATION RIGHTS TRAINING IN SPANISH
WHEN: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5-7pm
WHERE: Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo, 13838 1st Ave, Burien, WA
WHAT: Join us on the last Wednesday of each month to hear updates on immigration policies, learn your rights and ways to protect yourself from ICE, and make a family plan. Held in Spanish.
MORE INFO: Download the Colectiva Legal flyer.
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 cellphones, bus passes, vaccines, health care screenings, employment resources, legal assistance, and more!
Tukwila community resource fair
- When: , 2025,
- Where: Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Blvd, 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.
Bellevue Community Resource Center
- When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm
- Where: Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- What: Free information and access to a variety of services, including help with job training, education, housing, food, medical care, transportation, behavioral health, and more
- More info: Go to Bellevue Community Resource Center.
Young adult resource fair
- When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 11am-3pm
- Where: Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
- What: Join us for a day of celebration, connection and more! Whether it’s learning about resources, getting a haircut or finding pet care – there is something for you at YARF (the Young Adult Resource Fair)!
- More info: Go to Young Adult Resource Fair (YARF!).
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.
Solid Ground Transportation hiring event
- When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 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.
Auburn job fair
- When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1-3pm
- Where: 2707 I street NE, Auburn WA 98002
- Fields represented: Civil Service, Insurance, Manufacturing, Logistics, Construction,
Customer Service - More info: Go to WorkSource Auburn Career Fair.
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 Street Medicine Program provides walk-in medical care for people who are living homeless (or were recently homeless) only. In addition to the clinic dates below, check out the Street Medicine Program page for the weekly encampment outreach schedule.
Upcoming dates:
- Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:30am-1:30pm, 551 Elliott Ave W, Seattle
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:30-4:30pm, Riverton Park United Methodist Church, 3118 S 140th St, Tukwila
QUESTIONS? Call 206.963.8628 or email streetmedicine@kingcounty.gov.
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:
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 10am-2m, El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle (Seattle Veterinary Outreach) – Sick pets only
- Friday, July 25, 2025, 10am-2pm, El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle (Seattle Veterinary Outreach) – Vaccine Clinic, Healthy pets only
- Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 11am, Rainier Valley Food Bank, 9021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (Washington Health Outreach)
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.
Ongoing Community Resources
When you need help, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we put together these 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 see what’s available in each area.
General Resources
KING COUNTY 2.1.1
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (chat hours 10am-4pm)
WHAT: 2.1.1 is the best way to connect with a range of social services and resources available in King County, including help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and transportation.
CONTACT: Call 2.1.1 or 800.621.4636, text your zip code to 898.211, email kc211@incontactemail.com, or go to 2.1.1 Community Resources Online to search a database of services.
WASHINGTON CONNECTION
WHAT: Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of state services and benefits, including food, cash, child care, long-term care, and Medicare savings programs.
MORE INFO: Go to See If I Qualify to find out which programs you may be eligible for.
CONTACT: Email waconnectioncomments@dshs.wa.gov.
AFFORDABLE SEATTLE
WHAT: Affordable Seattle is an online resource to help you find benefits you may be eligible for in the City of Seattle. In just five minutes, find out how much you could save on child care, food, transportation, and utilities.
MORE INFO: Go to Affordable Seattle.
REDUCED COST SERVICES GUIDE
WHAT: Produced by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, the Reduced Cost Services Guide is a collection of discounted services for people with low incomes, including internet, telephones, utilities, transportation, health care, financial institutions, and children’s activities.
QUESTIONS? Contact Brice Montgomery at montgba@dshs.wa.gov.
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