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Jobs and Community Resources – 12/20/23

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Welcome to Resource Wire for December 20 through 27, 2023! This is your source for the latest news and updates about community resources and opportunities for folks living on low incomes in Seattle and King County.

For most of us, the hardest part of getting education or training after high school is figuring out how to pay for it. No matter what you’re thinking about doing, the best way to get financial help is to fill out the federal FAFSA or state WAFSA, which are both usually available each October. This year, however, applications won’t be available until the end of the year (any day now!) because of a big overhaul of the financial aid system. Read on to find out how you can get ready to fill out your application ASAP, plus find free holiday events, upcoming resource fairs, and more!

NEW THIS WEEK | UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES | ONGOING RESOURCES

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~NEW THIS WEEK~

HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE 

WHEN: Financial aid applications for 2024-2025 school year available by December 31, 2023 

WHAT: If you’re thinking about attending college, trade schools, job training, or apprenticeships in 2024, now is the time to learn about what kind of financial aid you may be able to get. Applications for 2024-2025 will be available starting around the end of 2023, but you can get started now by setting up an account with 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. 

REDMOND HEALTH FAIR 

WHEN: Saturday, January 6, 2023, 10am-2pm 

WHERE: 17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052 

WHAT: Free and low-cost medical, dental, and veterinary care. 

MORE INFO: Download the MAPS-MCRC Community Health Clinic flyer.

LEARN YOUR RIGHTS AS A RENTER

WHEN:  Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 3-4:45pm

WHERE: Zoom; register for link.

WHAT: Discuss tenants’ rights and procedures under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Learn how to make a formal repair request and when you can break your lease.

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. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

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. 

~UPCOMING/CURRENT COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS 

WHEN: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 10am-2pm

WHERE: Ballard Food Bank, 1400 Leary Wy NW, 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:

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 CHRISTMAS MEALS 

WHEN: Sunday, December 24, and Saturday, December 25, 2023. 

WHAT: King County 2.1.1. has collected a list of organizations that will be providing free holiday meals for the community this year. 

MORE INFO: Search for Christmas Meals on 2.1.1. 

FREE HOLIDAY EVENTS 

WHEN: Wednesday, December 6, through December 31, 2023 

WHAT: A variety of free holiday events over the next few weeks, from ice skating to Christmas ships at the beach. Events are happening across the city. 

MORE INFO: Check out all the holiday events on the Seattle Parks & Recreation calendar. 

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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