COMMUNITIES IN ACTION ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS
WHEN: Three monthly 4-hour workshops: Saturdays, 10am – 2pm, October 5, November 2, & December 7 (attend as many workshops as fit your schedule!)
WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103)
WHAT: Join the Statewide Poverty Action Network for our Communities in Action advocacy program, a FREE workshop series on how to use your voice to influence public policy and create the social change you want to see! The workshops focus on skill building for people interested in advocacy, policy, community organizing, and social justice. Participants will leave with the tools, knowledge, and resources to enter the 2020 Legislative Session as anti-poverty and racial justice advocates for their own communities.
Attend as many workshops as fit your schedule – but we encourage you to attend all three for the best experience. Sessions are free; no prior advocacy experience needed. Participants receive a $20 travel reimbursement for each session, as well as food and childcare. Space is limited; preregistration is REQUIRED!
- Completed 10/5 –
SESSION 1:Introduction to Advocacy & Poverty Action’s Campaigns - SESSION 2: An Overview of Washington State’s Legislative Process
- SESSION 3: Storytelling for Change & Connecting to Larger Movements
(Note: As Poverty Action’s work traditionally centers the experiences and voices of low-income communities and communities of color, we ask only those who self-identify as low-income to attend.)
QUESTIONS/MORE INFO: Contact Poverty Action at info@povertyaction.org or 206.694.6794 | toll-free 1.866.789.7726.
FINANCIAL FITNESS BOOT CAMP WORKSHOP SERIES
WHEN: Four evenings in November, 5:30 – 7:30pm, beginning Monday, 11/4/19
WHERE: Solid Ground (1501 N 45th St, Seattle WA, 98103)
WHAT: Are you ready to take control of your finances? Join us for our four-part Financial Fitness Boot Camp (FFBC) workshop series! (Note: Participants must preregister and attend all four sessions to receive a Certificate of Completion.)
The four workshops…
- PART 1: Budgeting – Understand how and why to make a budget; prioritize and cut expenses; know the difference between WANTS and NEEDS; and learn to maintain and update your budget
- PART 2: Credit & Credit Repair – Pull, read, and understand your credit report; understand predatory loans; demystify the credit report dispute process; and set goals to raise your credit score
- PART 3: Banking – The differences between banks and credit unions, as well as checking and savings accounts; how to qualify for a Bank On Seattle-King County account; and how to balance your accounts
- PART 4: Goal Setting – How to set S.M.A.R.T. goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound); how to make a vision board to identify what you want, need, and value – then move from vision toward reality
MORE INFO/RSVP: Preregistration is required! For more info about the workshop dates and to register for the series, contact financialfitness@solid-ground.org or 206.694.6864.
DIVERSITY IN MANUFACTURING: RESOURCE & JOB FAIR
WHEN: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Sullivan Center at Tukwila Village (14350 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98168)
WHAT: Come meet and hear directly from diverse manufacturing professionals, manufacturing employers, and training programs about many training and career opportunities in manufacturing. (Event partners include: ⇒Partner in Employment (PIE) ⇒King County ⇒Communities of Opportunity ⇒WorkSource)
Featuring
- Diversity in manufacturing presenters
- Local employers committed to diversity, including union shops and companies with apprenticeships
- Employment resource/service providers
- Free manufacturing job training programs
- Hot food will be served
- Free parking; located on Metro bus line
- Language interpreters available upon request.*
REGISTER NOW! Space is limited!
MORE INFO: *For language interpretation, contact Dan Bernard at dan.bernard@kingcounty.gov no later than November 6.
***** ONGOING EVENTS & RESOURCES *****
COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS
WHAT: Comcast’s Internet Essentials program is the largest, most comprehensive, and most successful broadband adoption program in the nation. It provides low-cost internet ($9.95/month) to low-income families and individuals within the Comcast service area.
Eligibility: To qualify, applicants simply need to show they participate in one of more than a dozen different government assistance programs, including: ⇒Medicaid, ⇒Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and ⇒Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Comcast also accepts applications from households that: ⇒have a student eligible for the National School Lunch Program, ⇒live in public housing, ⇒receive HUD Housing Assistance (including Section 8 vouchers), or ⇒participate in the Veterans Pension Program, as well as low-income seniors in select pilot markets.
MORE INFO/TO APPLY: Visit the Internet Essentials website for eligibility information and an application – or call 1.855.846.8376.
HAS YOUR FAMILY LOST ACCESS TO TANF?
If you were kicked off TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) due to:
- sanctions that led you to be permanently disqualified OR
- the 60-month limit, and you and your family are currently homeless
… you are again eligible for TANF, due to changes in the law effective July 28, 2019.
To reapply for TANF, you must submit an application either in person, by mail, or online. Visit washingtonconnection.org for an online application, or bit.ly/dshs-offices for a list of DSHS offices throughout the state.
If you’re being denied these new benefits, here are some legal support resources:
- King County residents: Contact Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance: 206.694.6742.
- Residents outside of King County: Contact CLEAR Legal Hotline: 1.888.201.1014.
AIRPORT TERMINAL SERVICES IS HIRING
WHEN: Every Tuesday, 11am – 1pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, Sea-Tac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: An ATS recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. These are walk-in events; no registration needed, all are welcome!
Position requirements:
- Minimum 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. resident for a minimum of 5 years
- Valid driver’s license (for select positions)
OPEN ORIENTATION FOR CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
WHEN: Every Tuesday, promptly at 9:30am
WHERE: FareStart (700 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101). Ring the buzzer at the Virginia Street entrance for receptionist.
WHAT: FareStart is a free culinary training and placement program.
Students receive:
- 16 weeks of hands-on culinary training in working professional kitchens
- Coaching to become successful in your work and help finding a job
- Support services for personal needs, including housing assistance
QUESTIONS? Visit the FareStart website or contact them at 206.267.6218.
FEDEX IS HIRING
WHEN: Every Thursday, 11am – 1pm
WHERE: Airport Jobs Office, Sea-Tac International Airport (17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158, Mezzanine Level, Room 6626)
WHAT: A FedEx recruiter will be at the Airport Jobs Office answering questions regarding open positions and assisting with online applications. This is a walk-in event; no registration needed, all are welcome!
Position requirements:
- Minimum 18 years old
- Must be a U.S. resident for minimum 5 years
- Valid driver’s license (for select positions)
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