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Jobs and Community Resources – 4/24/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for April 24 – May 1, 2024!

Farmers market season is here! And while your local market is a great place to get fresh, local produce, it can also be expensive. Fortunately, if you’re a senior in King County, you may be eligible to receive $80 to spend on farm-fresh fruits and vegetables this summer. And if you’re not a senior, we’ve got info about how you can make your SNAP or WIC benefits go farther at the farmers market as well. Read on for all that info, plus upcoming internship opportunities, community resource fairs, hiring events, and more!

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

FREE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR SENIORS  

WHEN: Applications accepted now through May 24, 2024 

WHAT: With the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), eligible King County seniors can receive $80 to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. The money is loaded on a benefits card that is mailed out in July. To be eligible for the program, seniors must meet certain age and income requirements. 

Not a senior? You can also get extra fruits and vegetables at eligible farmers market vendors using your WIC or SNAP benefits:

MORE INFO: Download the SFMNP 2024 flyer. For help with the application, go to Aging King County: Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program or call 206.962.8467. 

NORTH SEATTLE FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1-3pm 

WHERE: Broadview-Thomson K-8, 13052 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133 

WHAT: All Seattle Public Schools families are invited to learn more about emergency financial assistance, housing information, food assistance, family resources, and more. Drop in to meet with organizations such as the Washington State DSHS, Seattle Housing Authority, United Way of King County, Ballard Food Bank, Compass Housing Alliance, our Mobile Food Pantry team, and more! 

MORE INFO: Download the April 24 Family Resource Fair flyer or contact Renee Pierce at 206.647.1782 or reneep@familyworksseattle.org.  

BLACK HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR 

WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10am-2pm 

WHERE: Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 981218 

WHAT: Join us for a vibrant celebration of holistic well-being in South Seattle’s Black community. Discover community health resources, connect with health care providers, get important health screenings, and participate in wellness workshops. There will also be vaccinations and childhood immunizations.

MORE INFO: Download the Black Health & Wellness Fair flyer or contact dstsacphysicalmentalhealth@gmail.com.

PAID INTERNSHIPS IN CLEAN ENERGY 

WHEN: Summer 2024 

WHAT: Launch your career in clean energy while earning $25/hr. With JumpStart internships, you can choose from four high-demand training programs in solar & HVAC installation to earn skilled trade certifications and gain job-ready skills. You can complete these 240-hour internships in 6 weeks working full time or 12 weeks working part time. Must be 18 to 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. 

TO APPLY: Go to Build Your Future: Join JumpStart! 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

HOW TO GET YOUR LANDLORD TO MAKE REPAIRS

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

WHAT: Do you need repairs in your rental and don’t know if you or your landlord are responsible for fixing them? What exactly are your rights as a tenant – and what are the landlord’s duties? Learn how to request repairs, and find out what the landlord’s duties are under the Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act.

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: Repair Issues & Landlord Duties on the King County Library System website. Contact Julia Gibson at jgibson@kcls.org for help with registration.

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! 

Redmond resource center   

  • When: Wednesday, April 24, 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 info: Go to Redmond Community Resource Center. 

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

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.  

Roofing jobs info session 

North Seattle job fair 

Alliance Building Services hiring event

Nordstrom hiring event 

King County 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 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~

FREE LEGAL HELP 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Registration: 4-6pm. Attorney consultations: 6-8pm. 

WHERE: El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, 3rd Floor 

WHAT: This free legal clinic offers pro bono legal aid that can level the playing field for individuals who cannot afford professional legal consultations. Help available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

MORE INFO: Go to Free Bilingual Legal Clinic or call 844.502.9832. 

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT 

WHEN: Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 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!  

MORE INFO: Go to Credit Counseling Workshop – May 21. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Are you ready to get your finances on track? 

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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