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Jobs and Community Resources – 12/11/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for December 11 – 18, 2024!

Everyone needs someone to talk to now and again, but it can be difficult to navigate insurance and find the right mental health professional for you. Fortunately, Seattle residents ages 13 to 24 can now get online therapy and behavioral health support for absolutely FREE. Read on to learn how, plus find info on student aid, Metro Vanpool discounts, free holiday events, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

FREE ONLINE THERAPY FOR SEATTLE TEENS, YOUNG ADULTS 

WHAT: Seattle residents ages 13 to 24 can now get FREE online therapy and virtual support from Talkspace. Young people who sign up will get matched with a dedicated, Washington state-licensed provider and receive care through unlimited, asynchronous messaging therapy, as well as one live video session per month. They will also get 24/7 access to Talkspace Go, a self-guided mental health program for additional resources tailored to issues facing teens and young adults. 

TO SIGN UP: Go to Talkspace Seattle. 

MORE INFO: Read Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Supports with Launch of Talkspace Virtual Therapy. 

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. 

DISCOUNTED VANPOOL FARES 

WHEN: Sign up before December 31, 2024, to receive reduced fare for a full year. 

WHAT: Workers in King County who make $25/hr or less can now qualify for a reduced King County Metro Vanpool fare of just $49/month. Vanpool members get use of a King County Metro vehicle and share driving responsibilities and coordinate routes, work hours and pick-up locations for their commutes. Everything you need is included in your monthly fare, including insurance, fuel and tolls, maintenance, roadside assistance, and emergency rides home. 

MORE INFO: Go to $49 Vanpool fare. 

TO APPLY: Go to Take the first step. 

TUKWILA HEALTH FAIR 

WHEN:  Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10am-3pm 

WHERE: Foster High School, 4242 South 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168 

WHAT: Stop by for a free health services and resources, including: 

  • COVID 19, Flu, and childhood/school vaccines 
  • Apple Health (Medicaid) enrollment 
  • Subsidized Orca transit passes 
  • Mammogram and dental screenings (by appointment) 
  • Free lunch  
  • Free turkey or chicken 

Call 800.756.5437 to schedule mammogram or dental screenings. 

MORE INFO: Download the 2024 Tukwila Health Fair flyer. 

FREE HOLIDAY LUNCH 

WHEN: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11am-1pm 

WHERE: Uplift Northwest, 2515 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 

WHAT: Join Uplift Northwest for their annual holiday Community Meal presented in partnership with Lasagna Love. 

QUESTIONS? Download the Uplift Northwest 2024 Holiday Meal flyer or email events@upliftnw.org. 

WINTER FESTIVAL AT ALLEN FAMILY CENTER 

WHEN: Thursday, December 19, 2024, 2-5pm   

WHERE: 3190 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, Seattle, WA, 98144 

WHAT: The Allen Family Center in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood welcomes all families and community members for its Winter Festival, a day of fun holiday gifts for children, activities, food, and refreshments. 

Located adjacent to the Mount Baker light rail station, the Allen Family Center is a place where families can access a variety of free resources, including child and caregiver playgroups, childcare resources, family showers, family homelessness and housing navigation services, free diapers and clothing, and other basic needs 

MORE INFO: Call the Allen Family Center at 206.584.2832 or email afc@marysplaceseattle.org. 

FREE AND LOW-COST HOLIDAY EVENTS 

WHAT: Seattle Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of free or low-cost holiday events for families at community centers and downtown parks. Activities include ornament painting, gingerbread construction, wreath making, luminary walks, holiday parties, and more. 

MORE INFO: Go to 2024 Seattle Parks & Recreation Holiday Events. 

SOLID GROUND OFFICES TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO PUBLIC 

WHAT: Solid Ground is temporarily unable to provide services in-person at its Wallingford office. People seeking services can still contact Solid Ground by calling 206.694.6700 or emailing info@solid-ground.org. 

MORE INFO: Go to Intake & Message Lines to learn how to contact individual Solid Ground programs, including the Tenant Message Line and Benefits Legal Assistance. 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

LEARN THE BASICS OF RENTING IN WASHINGTON STATE

WHEN: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 3-4:45pm

WHERE: Online. Register for link.

WHAT: Learn some basics of Landlord-Tenant law, including how to:

  • Navigate the housing search and tenant screening applications.
  • Get your security deposit back.
  • Document communications with your landlord.
  • Deal with repair issues.

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: General Information on the King County Library System 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 cell phones, bus passes, vaccines, health care screenings, employment resources, legal assistance, and more! 

Skyway community resource fair 

  • When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 12:30-4pm
  • 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. 

Tukwila health fair

  • When: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10am-3pm 
  • Where: Foster High School, 4242 South 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168 
  • What: Stop by for a free health services and resources, including vaccines, health care enrollment, mammogram and adult dental screenings (by appointment, and free food.
  • More info: Download the 2024 Tukwila Health Fair flyer or call 800.756.5437 to schedule mammogram or dental screenings.

Tukwila 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.  

Downtown Seattle job fair 

Valley Cities hiring event 

Solid Ground Transportation hiring event

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 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 dates:

MORE INFO: Go to King County Mobile Medical Care.

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:

MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.

~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

PAID JOB TRAINING FOR YOUTH 

WHEN: Applications due Friday, December 20, 2024. Program starts second week of January 2025. 

WHAT: The Seattle Youth Employment Program’s Learn and Earn Career Pathways offers youth participants opportunities to receive technical training in IT software development, nursing, or individualized certificate tracks catered to the young person’s choice of study — all while earning a stipend.  

TO APPLY: Go to Welcome to the Seattle Youth Employment Program. 

QUESTIONS? Call 206.386.1375 or email SYEP@seattle.gov. 

GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS 

WHEN: Applications due December 30, 2024. 

WHAT: People who have experienced homelessness at any point in their lives can apply to receive up to $25,000 to support a professional or creative endeavor thanks to the National Alliances to End Homelessness’s new Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund. Applications for the grant program are due by December 30, 2024, with virtual presentations and interviews scheduled for January 2025. 

MORE INFO: Attend a one-hour informational webinar on the application process scheduled for this Thursday, October 24, 2024, 3pm. 

TO APPLY: Complete the Susan G. Baker and Elizabeth Boyle Innovation Fund Application. 

FREE HEALTHCARE JOB TRAINING 

WHEN: 8-week full-time course begins January 7, 2025

WHERE: In-person classes in North Seattle 

WHAT: CareerWork$ Medical is a free 8-week job-training program for adults of all ages interested in a career in entry-level, non-clinical healthcare positions, such as patient services specialist, healthcare call center rep, and healthcare billing specialist. It includes wraparound services, job search support, guaranteed interviews with partner employers, and networking connections to support participants making a career change. 

TO APPLY: Go to CareerWork$ Medical Application. 

HELP FOR MIGRANTS & ASYLUM-SEEKERS 

WHEN: Services available through June 30, 2025 

WHAT: The newly launched Washington Migrant and Asylum-Seekers Support project is designed to meet the basic needs of people who have recently arrived in the United States and Washington state but are ineligible for federal refugee services. Participants may be eligible for housing support, immigration-related legal services, and culturally responsive case management. Participants are also connected to medical, education, and job-training resources that are available in the community.   

TO APPLY: Complete and submit the Client Request for Eligibility Screening. 

MORE INFO: Read Washington state launches Migrant and Asylum-Seeker Support Project. 

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

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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