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Jobs and Community Resources – 3/20/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for March 20 – 27, 2024!

We’ve got some good news and bad news in Resource Wire this week. First the good news: The Seattle Preschool Program has added 16 classrooms and is now accepting applications for free and reduced-cost tuition for 2024-2025. The bad news: If you’re enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, you may see your internet bill go up in May unless Congress acts to fund the program. Read on to learn more about the good news and the bad, plus info on youth summer programs, scholarships, health clinic, resource fairs, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

FREE / REDUCED-COST PRESCHOOL  

WHAT: Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), which is available to Seattle families for free or at a reduced cost depending on income. Most families qualify for free or reduced tuition under the Seattle Preschool Program. Currently nearly 70% of families pay no tuition.    

TO APPLY: Go to Early Learning and Child Care Programs. 

MORE INFO: Read Seattle Preschool Program Adds 16 New Classrooms; Applications for 2024-25 School Year Now Open. 

CHANGES TO AFFORDABLE INTERNET PROGRAM

WHEN: The Affordable Connectivity Program is currently set to wind down in May. 

WHAT: More than 77,000 households in King County and 344,000 in Washington State could see their internet bills go up in May when the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) runs out of money. 

Households have options for continuing service and switching plans, but must communicate with their internet provider to choose and confirm a continuing internet service plan and costs when the discount ends…or to ensure they end their service plan with a company if they want to.   

MORE INFO: Read What low-income users of the Affordable Connectivity Program need to know and do when the discount ends. The Digital Equity Learning Network (DELN) of King County will also be sharing information about ACP changes at the DELN March meeting on Thursday, March 21, 12-1:30pm. 

HELP APPLYING FOR STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 

WHEN: Wednesdays, March 20 and 27, 2024, 3-4:30pm   

WHERE: Online. Register for link. 

WHAT: Need help completing your FAFSA/WASFA student aid applications? Join us online for to learn more about the application process. 

The FAFSA/WASFA is an important step for high school seniors to receive financial aid for college. Students eligible for the Seattle Promise scholarship must complete their FAFSA/WASFA by April 30, 2024. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Seattle Colleges Workshops. 

DEADLINE REMINDER: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS 

WHEN: Applications due by Monday, March 25, 2024. 

WHERE: Applications are now available for the Pacific Science Center’s Camps for Curious Minds Scholarship Program. This lottery-based programs offers youth in grades PreK-8 interested in science education opportunities to participate in one of PacSci’s week-long camp sessions at no cost. 

Campers qualify for a scholarship if they: 

  • Qualified for free or reduced lunch program for the 2023-2024 school year. 
  • Are in the foster care system currently, or were during the 2023-2024 school year. 
  • OR are in the care of parent/guardian enrolled in the food assistance program (SNAP) or other public assistance programs. 

TO APPLY: Fill out the Camps for Curious Minds 2024 Scholarship Application. 

QUESTIONS: Email camps@pacsci.org with “2024 Summer Camp Scholarships” in the subject line. 

DEADLINE REMINDER: PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR SEATTLE YOUTH 

WHEN: Internship period is July 8 – August 15, 2024. Applications due Tuesday, March 26, 2024. 

WHAT: The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) supports young people (ages 16 to 24) to increase their ability to pursue careers that pay well and are meaningful to them. SYEP’s Internship Program places young people in professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses, and nonprofit agencies to apply their knowledge, gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build their resume. 

To be eligible applicants must be: 

  • 16-24 years old 
  • A resident of Seattle OR a student in Seattle Public School or Seattle Colleges
  • Member of a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income 

MORE INFO: Download the 2024 SYEP Summer Internships flyer, email SYEP@seattle.gov, or call 206.386.1375. 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED TO BREAK A LEASE

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 5-6:30pm

WHAT: Do you need to break your lease to escape a dangerous situation? In this webinar, we’ll discuss three situations in which you may be able to break a lease without liability:

  • If you’ve experienced stalking, unlawful harassment, domestic violence, or sexual assault.
  • If you’ve been assaulted by another tenant who was then
  • If your landlord hasn’t responded to a serious repair issue in a reasonable amount of time.

We’ll also discuss what to expect when breaking a lease in other circumstances. 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: Breaking a Lease on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

FREE COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR 

WHEN: Sunday, March 30, 2024, 10am-1pm 

WHERE: Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 

WHAT: Browse a selection of free books in multiple languages, with hundreds of options, from children’s titles to cookbooks, graphic novels, fiction, nonfiction, and more. There will also be a variety of free activities, including puzzles, games, bookmark and button making, coloring pages, and prizes. 

MORE INFO: Download the Free Book Fair flyer, go to Rainier Valley Food Bank website, or call 206.723.4105. 

TRANS AND GENDER NONCONFORMING TRADE FAIR 

WHEN: Sunday, March 31, 2024, 5-8pm 

WHERE: Peer Seattle, 1520 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

DETAILS: Everyone is welcome to this event with a focus on the trans and gender nonconforming employment experience. Connect with representatives from trade unions and apprenticeships for carpenters, iron workers, plumbers, electricians, sheet metal workers, and more. 

MORE INFO: Go to the Peer Seattle website or call 206.322.2437. 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS 

WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Lake Hills Library, 15590 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue, WA 98007

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.

TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare Webinar to learn more and register. 

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

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! 

DSHS in Kent 

  • Where: Row/REACH Catholic Community Service Kent Family Center, 1229 W Smith St, Kent, WA 98032 
  • When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 10am-2pm 
  • What:  Visit the DSHS Mobile Community Services Offices for help with Basic Food Assistance, Cash Assistance, Medicare Savings, and Disability Medical Assistance.  
  • More info: Go to Mobile Community Services Office. 

Federal Way community resource center

  • When: March 21, 2024, 
  • Where: Federal Way Library, 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way WA 98003
  • 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 info: Go to Federal Way Community Resource Center. 

Tukwila resource fair

Redmond resource center   

  • When: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 2pm–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 info: Go to Redmond Community Resource Center. 

Rainier Vista vaccines and screenings 

  • When: Sunday, March 24, 2024, 11am-2:30pm 
  • Where: Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club, 4520 MLK Jr Way South, Seattle, WA 98108 
  • What: Free covid vaccines, flu vaccines, all childhood vaccines, blood glucose & blood pressure screenings.  
  • More info: Download the Let’s Get Checked! flyer. 

MORE  OPPORTUNITIES: For additional events hosted at King County libraries, search for “Social Services Help” on the KCLS website. Find additional dates and locations for the DSHS mobile CSO by going to Mobile Community Services Office.

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.  

Rainier Avenue job fair 

Frito Lay 

American Airlines 

  • When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, 10am-12:30pm. Apply to receive specific interview time.
  • Where: Airport University Classroom – Start at Starbucks on the ticketing level, behind Frontier/Sun Country ticketing counters at the far right of ticketing level. Go down the hallway on the left of the Starbucks cashiers and take the elevator to Floor 2. Exit to your right for the event.  
  • Position: Part-time Customer Service Agents ($18.51/hr)   
  • To apply: Invitation to interview required. No walk-ins. Go to Customer Service Agent Part Time to complete an application. 

Rainier Beach job, college, and resource fair  

Solid Ground Transportation

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 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 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 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 Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.

~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~

PAID PARKS DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIPS 

WHEN: Applications due by April 21, 2024. Internship dates July 8 – August 15. 

WHAT: Love parks and being outdoors? King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) is a PAID summer internship program for teens interested in jobs in parks and the environment. Interns work 22 hours per week and meet daily Monday through Wednesday at Bethaday Community Learning Center in White Center, and virtually via zoom on Thursdays. Internships are open to youth living in King County and entering grades 10-12. No resume or cover letter needed to apply. 

MORE INFO: Download the KC Parks YCC Summer Internship 2024 or go to the King County Parks Youth Conservation Corps website.

MAXIMIZE YOUR REFUND: FREE HELP WITH TAXES 

WHEN: Walk-in help available through Sunday, April 21, 2024. Virtual Tax Assistance available online starting Thursday, February 1, 2024. 

WHERE: Locations across King County. Check out this map of United Way In-Person Tax Sites and this list of Seattle Public Library Branches offering Free In-person Tax Help. 

WHAT: Get free help filing your taxes from the United Way of King County (UWKC) and AARP so you can get back more of your hard-earned money. Their IRS-certified volunteers can help you understand your tax situation, plus take advantage of credits like the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Working Families Tax Credit to maximize your refund. 

  • UWKC: If you make less than $80,000 a year (or less than $96,000 for non-single filers), UWKC’s volunteers are ready to meet with you in person at locations across King County, including libraries, community centers, and food banks. Appointments are not required, but please aim to arrive no later than 45 minutes before closing time. Virtual Tax Assistance available starting February 1, 2024. 
  • AARP: The Seattle Public Library is collaborating with AARP to offer free tax assistance at nine branches through Tax Day, Monday, April 15, 2024. Hours vary and appointments are preferred in some locations. 

MORE INFO: Go to UWKC’s Get Free Tax Help or SPL’s Tax Help pages. 

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 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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