Welcome to Resource Wire for August 30 through September 6, 2023! This is your source for the latest news and updates about community resources and opportunities for folks living with low incomes in Seattle and King County.
While Resource Wire may be the best place to find up-to-date news and info, it is far from comprehensive when it comes to community resources in Seattle. That’s why we recommend the Emerald City Resource Guide, a pocket-size booklet packed with more than 150 pages of information about ongoing services like meals, shelters, and more. Read on to find out how to order your copy of the latest edition, plus info about getting stolen food benefits back, available union jobs, and your rights when faced with eviction!
NEW THIS WEEK | UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES | ONGOING RESOURCES
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~NEW THIS WEEK~
NEW EDITION OF THE EMERALD CITY RESOURCE GUIDE
WHAT: The Emerald City Resource Guide is a portable, pocket-sized guidebook that connects people with services like meals, shelters, treatment centers, and more. The sixth edition, with information valid as of June 2023, is out now and available for order from Real Change.
All information in the printed guidebook is also available in a searchable online database: Emerald City Resource Guide.
TO ORDER: Go to Emerald City Resource Guide – 6th Edition
GET STOLEN FOOD BENEFITS BACK
WHEN: Some claims must be filed by October 22, 2023.
WHAT: If your food benefits were stolen through skimming, cloning, or similar fraudulent activity, you may be able to get them replaced thanks to a recent act of Congress.
Customers who had food benefits stolen between Oct. 1, 2022 and Aug. 22, 2023 have until Oct. 22, 2023 to submit a claim. Otherwise, they must submit the claim within 30 days of discovering the loss.
Cash benefits cannot be replaced at this time, but customers are encouraged to continue to report theses thefts so they can be tracked.
FILE YOUR CLAIM: Claims can be submitted in person in a Community Service Office, by phone through the Customer Service Contact Center (877.501.2233), online through MyDocs, or by mail or by fax of a completed DSHS Claim of Stolen EBT Benefits form.
MORE INFO: Go to Online Community Services Office (CSO) – Latest News or see the EBT Card Skimming brochure for information on how to protect EBT cards from skimming.
UNION JOB FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 4-6pm
WHERE: LiUNA! Local 242 Hall, 22323 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98121 US
WHAT: Meet unionized employers and unions from diverse industries, from hospitality and security to healthcare and logistics. Register to receive event updates.
QUESTIONS? Email unionjobs@mlklabor.org or go to MLK Labor’s Find a Job page to see other union job opportunities.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THREATENED WITH EVICTION
WHEN: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
WHERE: Zoom; register for link.
WHAT: Are you concerned that your landlord may try to kick you out? Learn about…
- Local legal resources.
- How local city laws may impact you.
- The statewide Good Cause Eviction bill and how it impacts month-to-month tenancies.
- How to get an eviction off your tenant screening report.
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: Threats of Eviction and Your Rights as a Tenant on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.
~UPCOMING/CURRENT COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~
FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
WHEN: Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 11am-3pm
WHERE: Uplift Northwest, 2515 Western Ave, Seattle
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:
- Thursday, August 31, 2023, 10am–2pm, Ballard Food Bank, 1400 Leary Wy NW, Seattle
Upcoming South King County dates:
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 11am-3pm, Transform Burien, 156th & Des Moines Mem Dr, Burien
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 9:30am-3:30pm, Navos, 1210 SW 136th St, Burien, (Dental clinic only)
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.
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.
Express Employment Professionals
- When: Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 11am-1pm
- Where: WorkSource Auburn, 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Positions: Call center customer service
- More info: Download the Express Employment flyer for August 2023 or contact Evan Sipple at 253.804.1164 or evan.sipple@esd.wa.gov.
Muckleshoot Bingo
- When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 10am-2pm
- Where: WorkSource Auburn, 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Positions: Management, Facilities Supervisor, Security, EMT, VGD Attendant, Cashier
- More info: Download the Muckleshoot flyer for August 30 or contact Evan Sipple at 253.804.1164 or evan.sipple@esd.wa.gov.
Hudson
- When: Tuesday, September 5, 2023, from Noon – 2pm
- Where: Airport University Classroom at SeaTac Airport – Start at the Starbucks behind the Sun Country/Frontier and Alaska Airlines ticketing agents at the far-right on the Ticketing level. Go down the small hallway ont he left of the Starbucks cashier and the counters and take the elevator at the end of the hallway to Floor 2, exiting to your right for the Airport University classroom and the hiring event.
- Position: Retail Sales Associates ($19.16/hr), Retail Ops Supervisors ($23.25/hr), Warehouse Associates ($20.16/hr), Retaill Stock Associates ($20.16/hr), Retail Supervisors ($21/hr)
- More info: Download the Hudson Flyer for September 5, 2023.
MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events.
PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
WHEN: Applications due by Thursday, August 31, 2023, 6pm
WHAT: The Y Social Impact Center is seeking young people who have experienced housing instability to join a grant committee. Participants will build an understanding of philanthropy, grant proposals, and social justice while working together to disburse a sizeable amount of funding to local non-profits working to address youth homelessness.
Young adults ages 18-25 who have experienced or are currently experiencing housing instability are eligible to apply. Participants are paid $20/hr. Committee meetings are 2 hours long and occur once every other week.
TO APPLY: Fill out the Young Adult Grant Advisory Committee 2023 Application.
MORE INFO: Download the Young Adult Grant Advisory Committee flyer or contact Imani Bender at ibender@seattleymca.org.
FREE & LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE
WHEN: Friday, September 1, 11am-2pm
WHERE: Evergreen Treatment Center SODO, 1700 Airport Way S, Seattle, WA
WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach provides veterinary care for free to people experiencing homelessness and at a reduced cost for people living on low incomes. The organization is also currently partnering with Public Health – Seattle King County to provide free COVID vaccinations and booster shots to anyone regardless of income.
Veterinary care is provided on a first-come, first-served service. Pet owners are encouraged to arrive between 10-10:30am to secure a place in line.
This service is 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.
MORE INFO: Visit the Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar.
COLUMBIA CITY BACK-TO-SCHOOL FAIR
WHEN: September 2, 2023, 12-5pm
WHERE: Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club, 4520 MLK Jr Way S, Seattle, WA, 98118
WHAT: Come down to Gifts of Hope’s 6th Annual Community Back to School Extravaganza for free food, backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and braiding, inflatables, face painting, snow cones, photo booths, and more.
TO REGISTER: For haircuts and braiding only, go to Gifts of Hope Back to School Event.
MORE INFO: Download the Gifts of Hope 2023 flyer.
SHORELINE RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Wednesday, September 6, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th Street, Shoreline WA 98155
WHAT: Local social support providers will be available to help connect you to resources for healthcare, education, recovery and more. Get help with a free phone and ORCA card. Hygiene kits and free lunches will be available, while supplies last.
Free showers provided by the Salvation Army. Veterinary care on-site provided by Seattle Veterinary Outreach. Registration not required.
MORE INFO: Go to the Resource Fair page on the King County Library System website.
RECOVERY RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Friday September 15, 2023, 12-2pm
WHERE: Recovery Café SODO, 4202 6th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108
WHAT: Join the Recovery Café Resource Connection and Recovery Celebration for food, swag, community partners, healthcare support, and supplies.
MORE INFO: Download the Resource Connection and Recovery Celebration flyer.
CASH FOR YOUR FAMILY: GET YOUR WORKING FAMILIES TAX CREDIT
WHEN: Apply by December 31, 2023
WHAT: Washington state has already paid out more than $62 million to 84,000 individuals and families under the new Working Families Tax Credit. Individuals and families can receive up to $1,200 if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Applications will be accepted through the end of the year.
Get help filing your application:
- Check out free application events to find out if there is one near you.
- Get help from a partner organization in your area.
- Or check out additional free resources.
You can also check on the status of your application using the using the “Where’s my Refund?” Tool.
QUESTIONS? If you need additional help, call 360.763.7300 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, or visit one of 12 field offices.
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
- 9/13/23: Rent Smart: Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant
- 9/27/23: Rent Smart: Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
- 8/31/23: ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Cargos y depósitos
- 9/28/23: ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Lo que necesita saber sobre la mudanza de su alquiler actual
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, currently open for messages Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm (hours and days are subject to change): 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1
¿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 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): 206.694.6767 | TTY: 7.1.1
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~
DRIVE FOR GOOD! WEEKLY JOB FAIR FOR SOLID GROUND DRIVERS
WHEN: Every Thursday, 8am-5pm
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 critically needed health and human services resources, and connecting people with their communities.
Solid Ground Transportation offers:
- $18.94 per hour with $2,000 Hiring Bonus
- 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:
- JourneyHome Rapid Rehousing Case Manager
- Residential Advocate – Sand Point Family (Day, Swing, and Grave Shifts available)
- Maintenance Specialist ($2,000 Hiring Bonus)
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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