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Jobs and Community Resources – 9/25/24

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Welcome to Resource Wire for September 25 – October 2, 2024!

If you’ve fallen behind on student loan payments, there are a number of programs available to help get you out from under your debt – but one of them, called Fresh Start, ends this week. Read on to learn how to take advantage of Fresh Start while you still can, plus find tons of job and resource fairs, legal clinics, and more!

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

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~NEW THIS EDITION~

GREEN JOBS SUMMIT 

WHEN: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 12-4pm

WHERE: Fremont Foundry, 154 North 35th Street Seattle, WA 98103 

WHAT: The Green Jobs Green Futures Summit is focused on organizations from four sectors of the green economy: construction, manufacturing, transportation, and professional services/technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with organizations and potential employers through creative, innovative, and immersive demonstration stations. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Green Jobs Green Futures Summit. 

HELP WITH STUDENT LOANS 

WHEN: Program ends Monday, September 30, 2024 

WHAT: Fresh Start is a one-time, temporary program that offers special benefits to help borrowers with defaulted federal student loans get out of default easily and quickly. The program ends this Monday, September 30, 2024. 

TO ENROLL: Go to Debt Resolution Federal Student Aid or call 1.800.621.3115. 

JOB FAIR & WORKFORCE TRAINING SYMPOSIUM 

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4-7pm 

WHERE: South Seattle College – Georgetown Campus, 6737 Corson Avenue South Seattle, WA 98108 

WHAT: At the Job Fair and Workforce Training Symposium, you’ll meet employers in construction, clean water, and sustainable building. Learn about jobs, paid training, apprenticeships, and educational opportunities. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Building Your Future: Job Fair and Workforce Training Symposium – General Registration. 

MORE INFO: Email sustainablebldg-ssc@seattlecolleges.edu or call 206.934.6783. 

~HAPPENING THIS WEEK~

WHAT TO DO ABOUT MOLD IN YOUR APARTMENT

WHEN: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 5-6:30pm

WHERE: Online. Register for link.

WHAT: Mold is a serious problem in the Pacific Northwest. Learn why – and how to treat and prevent it. We’ll cover… 

  • How to recognize when a house has a mold problem. 
  • Landlords’ responsibilities to solve repair problems. 
  • What you should do as a tenant. 
  • What you can do if your landlord doesn’t fix the problem. 

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: Mold and Your Rights as a Tenant on the King County Library System website.

HELP WITH SEATTLE WARRANTS, TICKETS 

WHERE: Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S. Seattle WA, 98108  

WHEN: Friday, September 27, 2024, 10am-3pm 

WHAT: At Seattle Municipal Court’s Community Relief Day, you can get help addressing SMC warrants, setting up payment plans or community service plans to address Seattle tickets, and more. You can also get help setting up payment plans for King County traffic tickets. 

Human service providers will also be on hand to help you with housing, employment, job training, legal help, medical services, and more. 

TO REGISTER: Go to Pre-Registration Community Relief Day. 

MORE INFO: Download the 2024 Community Relief Day flyer. 

HELP WITH BAD CREDIT 

WHEN: Friday, September 27, 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 – September 27. 

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

HELP WITH MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

WHEN: Monday, September 30, 2024, 1-3:30pm

WHERE: Peter Kirk Senior Center, 352 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033

WHAT: Join a presentation on Medicare’s Open Enrollment. In this FREE, in-person session, we’ll discuss…

  • What you can do during Open Enrollment
  • Choosing and changing plans
  • What Medigap plans are available
  • How to get help paying for Medicare

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: Call 425.587.3360.

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! 

Roosevelt resource fair 

  • When: Thursday, September 26, 2024, 5:30-7pm 
  • Where: Family Resource Center, 1005 NE 67th St. Seattle, WA 98115 
  • What: Get information on rental assistance, employment services, education support, health plan options, and more at FamilyWorks’ Community Resource fair. You can also bring home free produce from FamilyWorks Mobile Food Pantry. 
  • More info: Download the FamilyWorks Community Resource Fair flyer. 

Kirkland health & wellness 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.  

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hiring event 

TireCo Distributors hiring event 

Muckleshoot Bingo 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 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 LEGAL HELP 

WHEN: Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 4-8pm. 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. 

WHITE CENTER YOUTH JOBS & RESOURCE FAIR 

WHEN: October 16, 2024, 3pm-5pm 

WHERE: Greenbridge Learning Center, 9720 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98106 

WHAT: The 3rd Annual Youth Jobs and Resources Fair is FREE and open to all youth ages 16 – 24 who are looking to pursue careers or explore educational pathways toward success. Youth will get to meet with colleges, employers, and community nonprofit organizations. They will have the opportunity to ask question and have access to various resources and program trainings. 

Attendees are asked to dress professionally (semi-formal), bring their resume copies (if any), and a good attitude! Meet with talent recruiters and human resource associates to learn about various job and educational opportunities. 

QUESTIONS? Call 206.670.6775 or 206.571.4897 or email akhem@ywcaworks.org or cltauiliili@ywcaworks.org. 

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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