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Jobs and Community Resources – 1/10/24

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

If you’re planning to go to school or get job training this year, chances are good that you’ve been anxiously waiting for financial aid applications to become available. Well, they’re finally here! Read on to learn about the first steps to paying for your education, plus info about free workshops, housing vouchers, community clinics, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

APPLY NOW FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 

WHAT: This year’s long-delayed financial aid applications are finally available.  Whether you’re thinking about attending college, trade schools, job training, or apprenticeships in 2024, these applications are the first step to find out how much financial aid you may be able to get.

You should complete either the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid), depending on your personal circumstances.

  • Are you a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen? Complete the FAFSA.
  • Are you ineligible to complete the FAFSA due to immigration status, defaulted federal loans, or other issues with federal aid? Complete the WASFA.

MORE INFO: Go to Apply for Financial Aid on the Washington Student Achievement Council’s website.

STAY OUT OF THE COLD 

WHEN: Wednesday, January 10, through Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WHAT: With nighttime temperatures dipping below freezing this week, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority has arranged to open additional emergency shelters and warming spaces.

MORE INFO: Find information about available shelters on the KCRHA Severe Weather page.

FREE PET VACCINATION CLINIC 

WHEN: Thursday, January 18, 2024, 10am-2pm, Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 

WHAT: Free vaccines and other services for dogs and cats, including deworming, flea treatment, microchipping, licensing, pet food, and supplies. Please bring dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier. No registration is required to attend the clinics and interpreters will be onsite to provide assistance.

The Seattle Animal Shelter will be holding similar clinics throughout the city on the third Thursday of each month.

MORE INFO: Go to Seattle Animal Shelter Launches Free Pet Vaccination Clinics.

HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT APARTMENT

WHEN:  Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 5-6:30pm

WHERE: Zoom; register for link.

WHAT: This is the first of a three-part series on your housing search. We’ll focus on…

  • where to search
  • how tenants are screened
  • best tips for finding a rental
  • tax credit housing
  • holding deposits when applying for a rental

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 Housing Search Part 1-Looking for Housing on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

MLK DAY RESOURCE AND OPPORTUNITY FAIR 

WHEN: Monday, January 15, 2024, 8:30-11:30am  

WHERE: 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 

WHAT: Connect with employers, community partners, career-pathway training, and resume support. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, this event offers a space to showcase your unique talents and strengths and explore exciting career prospects. 

MORE INFO: Go to 2024 MLK In-person Resource and Opportunity Fair. 

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT  

WHEN: Tuesday, January 16, 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!  

TO REGISTER: Go to Credit & Budget Counseling Workshop. 

SEATTLE RE-OPENING APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING VOUCHERS 

WHEN: Applications open Wednesday, January 17, 2024 

WHAT: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is re-opening open applications to families and individuals for a chance to receive a Housing Choice Voucher (formerly known as a Section 8 voucher). The Housing Choice Voucher program provides rental assistance for people with low incomes to rent from landlords throughout the Seattle rental market.  

Important note: Applying for a voucher is always free. Any website that requires a fee to apply is a scam.

Under SHA’s new process, applicants on the list will be chosen at random when vouchers are available. The number of applicants selected in each drawing will vary, depending on the number of vouchers available. The chance of being drawn is the same no matter when households apply. 

TO APPLY: Go to How to apply for a Housing Choice Voucher. 

MORE INFO: Read Application for a chance to receive a Seattle Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher opens January 17. 

HEALTH & RESOURCE FAIRS 

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! 

Renton social services 

Auburn resource fair 

West Seattle health fair  

  • When: Saturday, January 13, 2024, 10am-2pm 
  • Where: Highland Park Elementary School, 1012 SW Trenton, Seattle, WA 98106 
  • WHAT: Free mammograms, lunch, winter jackets, child immunizations, COVID and flu shots, blood pressure and glucose screenings, $20 ORCA bus passes, and help with health insurance enrollment. 
  • More info: Download the Highland Park Elementary Fair Jan13. 

Redmond resource center 

  • When: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 2-4pm 
  • Where: Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St Redmond WA 98052 
  • 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  OPPORTUNITIES: For additional events hosted at King County libraries, search for “Social Services Help” on the KCLS website. 

FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 

WHEN: Various times and locations – See 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 times and locations – See below

WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach and Washington Health Outreach provide veterinary care for free to people experiencing homelessness and at a reduced cost for people living on low incomes.

Veterinary care is provided on a first-come, first-served service. 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 the Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar and Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services.

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.  

SmartTalent Staffing 

Muckleshoot Bingo 

Solid Ground Transportation

MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events. 

~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

NEW TO MEDICARE? UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS 

WHEN: Friday, January 26, 2024, 1-4pm 

WHERE: Virtual on Zoom. See registration link below.

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 workshops: 

TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare on the Seattle Central College website. 

QUESTIONS? Contact Sam Stones at sams@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750. 

FREE COLLEGE TUITION FOR SEATTLE STUDENTS 

WHEN: Applications are available now and due by Friday, February 16, 2024. 

WHAT: Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program available to all graduating Seattle public high school students regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability, or country of birth.   

Under the Seattle Promise program, you may be eligible for: 

  • Free tuition at any of the Seattle Colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College or South Seattle College for up to two years, 90 college credits or a student’s first degree, whichever comes first. 
  • Equity scholarships, which provide flexible funding to students, for books, transportation, housing, etc. for those with financial need. 
  • Student support and advising beginning in the junior year of high school and lasting through completion of a degree, certificate, credential or transfer to a four-year institution. 

High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2024 must apply to Seattle Promise and the college of their choice by February 16, 2024 

TO APPLY: Go to Fall 2024 Applications. 

MORE INFO: Download the Class of 2024 poster or the Get Started Bookmark. 

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

¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español

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).

¿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).

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~

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 critically needed health and human services resources, and connecting people with their communities.  

Solid Ground Transportation offers: 

  • $22.87/hr (new rate!) 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:

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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