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Jobs and Community Resources – 6/5/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for June 5 – 12, 2024!

Offers of free money should always be met with suspicion, but we promise this one is real: All low-income Washington residents are eligible to receive $50 or $120 thanks to a lawsuit over chicken and tuna price fixing (really!). You should have gotten your check already – but if you haven’t, you have until the end of the day TODAY, June 5, to submit your claim. Read on to learn how, plus find info about a bunch of upcoming hiring events, job training opportunities, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

GET YOUR CHICKEN SETTLEMENT CHECK 

WHEN: Submit your claim TODAY, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 

WHAT: Low-income families in Washington state can get a check for $50 or $120 thanks to a price-fixing lawsuit, but they must file a claim TODAY, June 5, 2024, if they have not already received theirs. The money comes from $40 million in settlements with chicken and tuna producers accused of conspiring to keep prices high for consumers.  

All Washington households are eligible to receive a payout from the settlements if they have annual income that is no more than 175% of the federal poverty level. Last December, the Attorney General’s Office began mailing out $50 checks for single-person households, and $120 checks for households with two or more people. Households that did not get a check but believe they are eligible must file a claim by the end of today. 

TO SUBMIT A CLAIM: Go to Chicken and tuna price fixing settlements. 

MORE INFO: Read “June 5 is last day to claim WA’s $50 or $120 tuna and chicken rebate.” 

AUBURN CAREER AND APPRENTICESHIP EVENT 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 1-3pm 

WHERE: 2707 I Street NE, Auburn WA 98002 

WHAT: Learn about a variety of free training opportunities and resources, including commercial driver’s licenses (CDL), forklift certification, construction training, and job placement. ANEW is dedicated to helping people find new careers and fresh starts.  

MORE INFO:  Go to ANEW Career and Apprenticeship Event. 

WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET AN EVICTION NOTICE

WHEN: Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 5-6:30pm

WHAT: Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors and legal advisors to get information and insight on tenants’ rights under the Washington State Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. We’ll answer these questions and more…

  • How does one get evicted?
  • What are the reasons and causes for an eviction?
  • What’s an unlawful detainer?
  • How can I terminate my 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: Evictions and Terminations on the King County Library System website.

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

SUMMER JOBS & INTERNSHIPS FOR YOUTH 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 3-5pm 

WHERE: Steve Cox Memorial Park, 1321 SW 102nd St, Seattle, WA 98146

WHAT: Stop by the 2024 Peace in the Hood Job Fair to connect with employers looking to hire young people for summer jobs and internships. More than two dozen employers will be on hand. 

In addition to the job fair, the annual PNTH 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for ages 12 – 18 will be held on the outdoor courts at Steve Cox Memorial Park. Signups open at 3pm, and games start at 4pm. 

MORE INFO: Go to Job Launch & PNTH Job Fair. 

FREE LEGAL HELP 

WHEN: Wednesday, June 12, 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. 

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, June 5, 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.

Federal Way community resource center 

  • When: 6, 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.

Burien resource day

  • When: , 2024, 
  • Where: Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd St, Burien WA 98166
  • What: Social service providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, education, recovery haircuts and more. Get help with a free phone and ORCA card. Hygiene kits and free lunches available, while supplies last.
  • More info: Go to Resources Day at the Burien Library.

Skyway 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.  

Renton career fair 

  • When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 3-6pm 
  • Where: Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056 
  • What: Meet with 60+ employers from a variety of industries, including business, childcare, construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. Employers will be looking to recruit and interview, and some are hiring immediately! 
  • To register: Go to 2024 Job Seekers Registration. 

King County Metro hiring event 

  • When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 4-7pm  
  • Where: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S in Tukwila 
  • What: Learn about entry-level jobs, apprenticeships, and trades positions within Metro’s bus operations, light rail, street car, and water taxi divisions.  Open to All Job Seekers ages 16+. 
  • To register: Go to Green Jobs Fair.  

North Seattle Job Fair 

Rainier Valley job fair 

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 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~

FREE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS 

WHAT: You may be able to get a free A/C unit this summer thanks to Byrd Barr’s Energy Assistance programs. To qualify, you must first be approved for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). 

You may also be able to get help paying energy bills, refilling oil tanks, and repairing or replacing furnaces. 

TO APPLY: Go to Byrd Barr Place Energy Assistance Application: 2023-2024 season. 

MORE INFO: Read Low-income Seattle households eligible for free AC units. 

HELP KEEPING KIDS FED THIS SUMMER 

WHEN: New SUN Bucks cards will be mailed starting in June. Applications accepted through August 31, 2024. 

WHAT: Washington parents may be able to get a little extra help keeping their kids fed this summer thanks to a new program called SUN Bucks. 

Under the program, parents will receive $120 per eligible child to spend on food. The money will be loaded onto SUN Bucks cards that will be mailed out starting in June. SUN Bucks are separate from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or any other food benefits you may receive.  

Some children will automatically be enrolled in SUN Bucks and others will need to apply. Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2024. 

MORE INFO: Read New SUN Bucks Program Supports Summer Food Access for Washington Children. 

TO APPLY: Call the SUN Bucks Contact Center at 1.833.543.3230, 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. 

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT 

WHEN: Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 6-8 pm

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 – June 18. 

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

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

¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español

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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