Welcome to Resource Wire for August 1 – 8, 2024!
This week’s edition is coming to you a day late due to summer staffing at Resource Wire World Headquarters, but we still wanted to get you the latest info about free hygiene kits in Kent, help for tenants who can’t make rent, and upcoming resource fairs and hiring events in King County! We’ll be back to our regular schedule in two weeks.
NEW THIS EDITION | HAPPENING THIS WEEK | UPCOMING | ONGOING RESOURCES
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~NEW THIS EDITION~
NEW LOCATION FOR HYGIENE KITS IN KENT
WHEN: August 2024
WHAT: The Kent location of Essentials First will be closed completely for the month of August while it is moved to a new, more accessible space expected to open September 1, 2024.
Hygiene kits can still be picked up on a walk-in basis at Essentials First locations in Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle.
MORE INFO: Go to We’re MOVING! EF Kent new location coming Sept 1.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T MAKE RENT
WHEN: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 1-2:45pm
WHERE: Online. Register for link.
WHAT: Are you unable to make your rent this month? Curious about what you can do? Join Solid Ground Tenant Counselors along with legal advisors for a better understanding of what rights you have if you can’t pay your full rent – and what comes next.
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: Options for When You Can’t Pay Full Rent on the King County Library System website.
~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~
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!
Federal Way community resource center
- When:
- 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.
Renton Highlands Community Resource Fair
- When: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 3-6pm
- Where: Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th Street, Renton WA 98056
- What: Get free Orca cards and information on transportation, government phone/tablet programs, utilities discounts, health education and more.
- More info: Go to Renton Highlands 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.
U.S. Postal Service hiring event
- When: Tuesday, August 6, and Thursday, August 8, 2024, 1-3pm
- Where: WorkSource Auburn, 2707 I Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002
- Positions: City Carrier Assistants, Rural Carrier Associates, Tractor Trailer Operators, Sales & Services, Mail Processing Clerks ($19.33+/hr)
- More info: Go to USPS Information and Application Event at WorkSource Auburn August 6th and 8th 1-3 pm.
Solid Ground Transportation hiring event
- When: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 10am-3pm
- Where: Solid Ground Transportation, 8100 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
- Position: Bus operator ($23.56/hr)
- More info: Go to Bus Operator.
Seattle Public Utilities hiring event
- When: Thursday, August 8, 2024, 1-3:30pm
- Where: WorkSource Rainier Affiliate, 2531 Rainier Ave S., Seattle, WA 98144
- Positions: Various
- More info: Go to Seattle Public Utilities.
MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Port Jobs Hiring Events.
~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~
HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE OPTIONS
WHEN: Friday, August 9, 2024, 1-3pm
WHERE: Solid Ground’s Cheryl Cobbs Murphy Room, 1st Floor, 1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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
Registration required. 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.
Additional dates:
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 6:30-7:45pm, Burien Library
TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare @ Solid Ground to learn more and register.
QUESTIONS? Contact Sam Stones at sams@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6750.
FREE LEGAL HELP
WHEN: Wednesday, August 14, 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 bilingual 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 in English and Spanish.
MORE INFO: Go to Free Bilingual Legal Clinic or call 844.502.9832.
LIFE SKILLS AND JOBS CONFERENCE FOR YOUTH
WHEN: Friday, August 16, 2024, 9am-4pm
WHERE: Matt Griffin YMCA, 3595 S 188th St., SeaTac, WA 98188
WHAT: Join us at this year’s FREE Level Up Conference for youth and young adults, 15-25, to take advantage of exciting activities and invaluable resources. Event highlights include:
- Life skills workshops
- Employment and educational workshops
- Resource fair featuring local employers and educators
- Delicious lunch
- Entertainment
- Swag giveaways and prizes
TO REGISTER: Go to Level Up 2024.
MORE INFO: Download the 2024 Level Up flyer or email at levelup@seattleymca.org.
SHORELINE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, August 29, 2024 , 10am-2pm
WHERE: Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline WA 98155
WHAT: Social service providers will be available to help connect attendees with resources such as healthcare, education, legal clinics, and more! Registration not required.
MORE INFO: Go to Shoreline Community Resource Fair.
HELP WITH BAD CREDIT
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20, 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 – July 23.
TO REGISTER: Go to Are you ready to get your finances on track?
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.
$200 OFF YOUR ELECTRICITY BILL
WHEN: Applications due by September 15, 2024.
WHAT: If you pay your own electricity bill, you may be eligible for a one-time $200 credit if you meet income requirements. Applying for the credit is quick and easy.
TO APPLY: Go to Clean Energy Credits for Washington Families.
MORE INFO: Download Seattle City Light’s presentation on WA Families Clean Energy Credits.
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.
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
- T, 8/6/24, 1-2:45pm: Options for When You Can’t Pay Full Rent
- W, 8/14/24, 3-4:45pm: Pests & Infestations
- W, 8/28/24, 5-6:30pm: General Information – Learning the Basics
- T, 9/3/24, 1-2:45pm: Evictions & Terminations
- W, 9/11/24, 3-4:45pm: Threats of Eviction & Your Rights as a Tenant
- W, 9/25/24, 5-6:30pm: Information About Mold & Your Rights as a Tenant
- W, 10/1/24, 1-2:45pm: Breaking Your Lease
- T, 11/5/24, 1-2:45pm: Eviction Threats & Your Rights as a Tenant
- T, 12/3/24, 1-2:45pm: Pests & Infestations
¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! Talleres Virtuales en Español
- jueves el 25/7/24, 5:30-6:45pm: Desalojos y terminaciones del arrendamiento
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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