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 May 7 – 14, 2025!
We’ve got a bunch of events this week to help you get the resources you need, whether it’s free clothing to get ready for warmer weather, help applying for student financial aid, legal advice, overdose prevention training, or information about your rights when dealing with police. Check ’em out and let us know if there are other resources you’re looking for King County.
GET YOUR WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT
WHAT: Tax Day 2025 has passed us, but there is still time to apply for your 2024 Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) even if you had no income last year. If you’re not sure if you’re eligible, use the WFTC eligibility checker. This checker is updated for tax year 2024 to match the adjusted income thresholds and refund amounts.
MORE INFO: Go to What you’ll need to apply.
FREE USED CLOTHING
WHEN: Friday, May 9, 2025, 10am-3pm
WHERE: Akin’s North Seattle Family Resource Center, 12360 Lake City Way, NE Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98125
WHAT: Stop by Akin’s Community Closet Event for gently used clothing and shoes for all ages and sizes at no cost. Please bring your own bag!
QUESTIONS? Call 206.364.7930.
MORE INFO: Download the Community Closet flyer.
DEADLINE REMINDER: FREE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR SENIORS
WHEN: Applications due by Friday, May 9, 2025.
WHAT: Applications are now being accepted for the the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), which provides eligible seniors with an $80 e-Benefit card that can be used for the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from authorized farmers, farmers markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture programs (CSAs). To be eligible, you must be:
- Age 60+ (age 55+ if American Indian or Alaska Native) by June 15
- Living on a low income (no more than $2,413 monthly income for one person or $3,261 for two people – for each additional person, add $848)
- A resident of King County
TO APPLY: Complete the SFMNP Application online or download a printable Application Form and mail it in.
HELP WITH STUDENT AID APPLICATIONS
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 1:30-3:30pm
WHERE: Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003
WHAT: Learn about the Free Applicaiton for Federal Student Aid and other ways to pay for college. This free workshop is open to new and returning students. Food and travel assistance for workshop attendees provided.
Additional dates:
- Friday, May 24, 2025, 12-2pm, Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, 98199.
QUESTIONS? Email kmonasmiith@unitedindians.org or call 425.414.0051.
MORE INFO: Upload the FAFSA Workshops flyer.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WHEN DEALING WITH POLICE
WHEN: Monday, May 19, 2025, 10-11am
WHERE: Online – Register for link
WHAT: Join the YWCA Legal Navigation Program and the ACLU of Washington for a free virtual workshop on your rights when interacting with law enforcement. There will be a brief Q&A.
QUESTIONS? Email avmiller@ywcaworks.org.
TO REGISTER: Go to Know Your Rights with Law Enforcement Workshop.
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Happening This Week
LEARN ABOUT YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS
WHEN: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5-8pm
WHERE: Virtual on Zoom – Register to get link
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…
- Medicare A, B, C, and D
- Enrollment
- Medicare benefits and options
- Medigaps (supplemental plans) and Medicare Advantage plans
- Help paying for Medicare
- Medicare fraud
Hosted by Solid Ground, this Zoom event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) – Solid Ground volunteer, Lee. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices.
Additional dates:
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 5-8pm: Welcome to Medicare Webinar
TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare Webinar May 7th.
QUESTIONS? Contact Sam Stones, SHIBA Program Lead, at sams@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750.
FREE OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINING
WHERE: Capitol Hill Library Branch, Meeting Room, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 12-1pm
WHAT: Knowing how to respond when someone has overdosed can save a life. Whether you’ve experienced substance use personally, have loved ones who are at risk, or just want to be prepared, this training will empower you with knowledge and confidence to act in a crisis. Participants will receive a free goodie bag with naloxone (Narcan) and test strips.
Additional dates:
- Friday, June 13, 2025, 4-5pm, Lake City Branch, Meeting Room, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98125
MORE INFO: Go to Overdose Prevention and Response Training @ Capitol Hill Branch.
QUESTIONS? Email odpreventioncollective@gmail.com.
FREE LEGAL HELP
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2024, 4-8pm (intake 4-6pm)
WHERE: El Centro de la Raza, Historic Building, Top Floor, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
WHAT: Volunteer attorneys from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) and the community, along with volunteer interpreters, provide free 30-minute consultations on topics such as immigration, personal injury, worker’s rights, family law, and more. Availability depends on attorney expertise at each clinic.
Space is limited. Consultations are first-come, first-served in-person, and there’s no guarantee of being seen due to high demand and specific legal matters.
QUESTIONS? Call 844.502.9832.
MORE INFO: Go to Free Bilingual Legal Clinic.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT MOLD IN YOUR APARTMENT
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 3-4:45pm
WHERE: Online. Register for link.
WHAT: Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why – and how to treat and prevent it. We’ll cover…
- How to recognize when a house has a mold problem.
- Landlords’ responsibilities to solve repair problems.
- What you should do as a tenant.
- What you can do if your landlord doesn’t fix the problem.
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: Mold and Your Rights as a Tenant 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!
Burien resource days
- When: , 2025,
- Where: Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd St, Burien WA 98166
- What: Social service providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, education, recovery haircuts and more. Get help with a free phone and ORCA card. Hygiene kits and free lunches available, while supplies last.
- More info: Go to Resources Day at the Burien Library.
Skyway community resource fair
- When:
- 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.
Bellevue job fair
- When: Wednesday, May 7,2025, 11:30am-2pm
- Where: Bellevue College, U301 A&B, 3000 Landerholm Circle Southeast, Bellevue, WA
- What: Bellevue College Career Center’s annual Spring Career Fair will feature around 60 employers from a wide range of industry sectors who will be hiring for all types of jobs at all
- More info: Go to Bellevue College Annual Networking and Job Fair 2025 in Room U 301AB.
- Questions? Contact careers@bellevuecollege.edu
Live Nation hiring event
- When: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 10am-2pm
- Where: WorkSource Auburn, 2707 I Street NE, Auburn WA 98002
- Hourly wages: $19.20-$24 for most jobs.
- More info: Go to Live Nation Hiring Event at WorkSource Auburn May 8th.
Kirkland job fair
- When: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10am-1pm
- Where: Lake Washington Technical Institute, East Building Mall E180, 11505 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland
- What: This event will feature local companies, both large and small, who have current open employment positions and internship opportunities in industries such as healthcare, IT, HR, customer service, sales, automotive, manufacturing, design, and culinary.
- More info: Go to Job Fair Event Information.
- Questions? Contact career.services@lwtech.edu.
Solid Ground Transportation hiring event
- When: Wednesday, May 14, 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:
- Thursday May 8, 2025, 11am-3pm, Riverton Park United Methodist Church, 3118 S 140th St, Tukwila
- Monday, May 12, 11am-3pm, Ballard Food Bank,1400 Leary Wy NW, Seattle
- Wednesday, May 14, 11am-3pm, Rainier Valley Food Bank, 9021 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
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 May 8, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
- Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10am-2pm, MAPS Seattle, 2100 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 (Seattle Veterinary Outreach)
- Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11am, Renton Library, 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057 (Washington Health Outreach)
- Wednesday, AMay 14, 2025, 9:30am-2:30pm, Doney Coe Services, 1101 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA 98321
- Wednesday May 14, 2025, 10am-2pm, Phinney Neighborhood Clinic, 5515 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (Seattle Veterinary Outreach)
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~
FREE & LOW-COST SEATTLE PARKS EVENTS
WHEN: April-June 2025
WHAT: Seattle Parks & Recreation has put together a list of free and low-cost events at community centers across the city this spring and summer. Offerings range from a Mother’s Day clothing swap at Garfield Community Center to a painting and ice cream night at Rainier Beach Community Center.
MORE INFO: Go to Family Fun Activities Happening Spring 2025.
FEDERAL STUDENT AID APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
WHEN: Applications due June 30, 2025
WHAT: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all students and families applying for the 2025–2026 school year. While the final FAFSA deadline isn’t until June 30, 2025, students should apply as early as possible because some kinds of financial support are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Completing the FAFSA takes about an hour.
MORE INFO: Go to Filling Out the FAFSA Form or check out resources available through the Washington Student Achievement Council.
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
- Tu, 5/6/25: Evictions & Terminations
- W, 5/14/25: Mold & Your Tenant Rights
- W, 5/28/25: Part 1 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter
- Tu, 6/3/25: Breaking Your Lease
- W, 6/11/25: Part 2 – What to Look for as a Senior Renter
- W, 6/25/25: Evictions & Terminations
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.
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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