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Jobs and Community Resources – 8/14/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for August  14 – 21, 2024!

The new school year is coming up fast! Are your kids ready for the classroom? Don’t worry, there are TONS of back-to-school events coming up where your kids can get free backpacks, school supplies, hair cuts, and much more. In fact, there’s so many, we’ll have a whole Back to School section for the next few weeks. Plus we’ve got info about new mental health services, financial career training, legal clinics, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

NEW 24-HOUR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTER 

WHERE: Connections Kirkland, 11410 NE 122nd Way, Kirkland, WA 98034 

WHAT: A new behavioral health crisis center in Kirkland is now open to provide immediate support for anyone in King County at any time, regardless of insurance coverage. 

Connections Kirkland is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides a range of services, including walk-in urgent care and short-term stabilization for individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use emergencies. It has the capacity to care for upwards of 14,000 people each year. 

TO GET HELP: Call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9.8.8 or Connections Kirkland at 425.650.4005, or go directly to the 24/7 walk-in mental health clinic at 11410 NE 122nd Way, Kirkland, WA 98034. 

MORE INFO: Read Connections Opens Crisis Response Center in Kirkland, WA. 

FREE BANKING & FINANCIAL CAREER TRAINING 

WHEN: Apply by September 2, 2024. Eight-week course held September 16 – November 8, 2024. 

WHAT: Free industry-specific job training for job seekers of all genders who are low income. Strong customer service and sales focus, followed by direct job placement into positions at partner banks and credit unions. Class meets online and in person three days a week — Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — from 8:30am to 2pm. 

Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma/GED and be able to pass a background check. 

TO APPLY: Go to BankWork$ and fill out the contact form. 

QUESTIONS? Email bankworks@ywcaworks.org or call 253.736.2301. 

~BACK TO SCHOOL~

WHAT: The new school year is just weeks away! Fortunately, organizations across Seattle and King County are holding fun family events to help get your kids ready for the classroom.

Kent Resource and Back-to-School Fair 

  • When: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 3-6pm 
  • Where: Akin – South King County Family Resource Center, 212 5th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
  • What: Get help with healthcare, skills training, education and immigration support. We’ll have food, kids’ haircuts, school supplies and more! 
  • More info: Go to Resource & Back to School Fair. 

Kent Back-to-School Resource Bazaar 

Tukwila High School Drive-Thru Resource Fair 

West Seattle Backpacks for Kids 

Northgate Back-to-School Event 

Columbia City Back-to-School Community Giveaway 

  • When: Sunday, August 18, 2024, 12-4pm 
  • Where: 4520 MLK JR Way S, Seattle, WA 98108 
  • What: FREE food, backpacks, school supplies, haircuts & quick braid styles, inflatables, kid ink facepainting, balloon artistry, resource tables and much more. 
  • More info: Go to Gifts of Hope on Facebook. 

Renton Back-to-School Block Party 

  • When: Sunday, August 18, 2024, 1-3pm 
  • Where: Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N., Renton, WA 98056 
  • What: This community event provides essential back to school needs to students and families, such as haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, and more. This free, no barrier, family-friendly event, is a celebration of the upcoming school year. 
  • More info: Go to 2024 Annual Back-To-School Block Party. 

Rainier Beach Back-to-School Bash 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

WHAT TO DO ABOUT PESTS IN YOUR APARTMENT

WHEN: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 3-4:45pm

WHERE: Online. Register for link.

WHAT: Are you a tenant dealing with an infestation in your rental house or apartment? In this workshop, tenant counselors will let you know: 

  • How to deal with different types of infestations. 
  • How to report problems to your landlord. 
  • What to do if your landlord fails to meet their responsibility to fix the situation. 

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: Pests and Infestations on the King County Library System website.

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 & 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. 

HELP UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE OPTIONS  

WHEN: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm

WHERE: Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

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.   

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

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

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT 

WHEN: Tuesday, August 20, 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 – August 20. 

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

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! 

Skyway community resource fair 

  • When: , 2024, 
  • Where: Skyway Library, 12601 76th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 
  • What: Social service providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, education, free phones, mental health resources and more!  
  • More info: Go to Community Resource Fair. 

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 resource day  

  • When: , 2024, 
  • Where: Renton Library, 100 Mill Avenue S, Renton WA 98057  
  • What: Local social support providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, addiction recovery, free job training, access to ORCA cards, a free phone, gently used clothes & hygiene kits and free lunches.   
  • More info: Go to Renton Library Resource Days. 

Central District resource fair

  • When: Sunday, August 18, 2024, 11am-3pm
  • Where: Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
  • What: There is something for everyone at the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s Third Annual Resource Fair. Whether you are searching for a new job opportunity, community resources, to learn something new, or to simply bask in the sun with your family and friends, we’ll be there waiting for you.
  • More info: Go to Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s Third Annual 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.  

Solid Ground Transportation hiring event

Fireworks Gallery hiring event 

North Seattle job fair 

Rainier Avenue job fair 

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 & DISCOUNTED PRESCHOOL IN SEATTLE 

WHEN: Classes start in September. 

WHAT: If your child is 3 or 4 years old by August 31 and lives in the City of Seattle, they are eligible to enroll in the Seattle Preschool Program. Tuition is based on household income and family size and most families qualify for free or reduced tuition. Currently nearly 70% of families pay no tuition.    

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

MORE INFO: Go to Enroll Your 3- or 4-Year-Old In the Seattle Preschool Program Today – Classes Start In September!     

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 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. 

FREE RESTAURANT MEALS FOR YOUTH 

WHEN: Through September 1, 2024 

WHERE: Designated restaurants in Seattle, including Just Like Home Jamaican Kitchen, Other Coast Cafe, and Taco Street. 

WHAT: As part of the All-Youth-Can-Eat program, several Seattle estaurants are providing free meals for kids 18 and under and college students aged 18-24 with college ID during designated hours. Interested youth must complete the All-Youth-Can-Eat Participation Survey before placing each order. 

MORE INFO: Go to The Peace Bus. 

$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

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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