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Taiyaa Roundtree, a Navy Veteran, faced homelessness after health issues prevented him from completing boot camp. In 2022, while waiting at a library, he connected with another Veteran who informed him about the help available through VA programs and Catholic Charities. Encouraged, Roundtree reac...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced a new funding opportunity of $231 million to support the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which received over 8 million contacts in 2025. The lifeline, launched in July 2022, is a national network of over 200 local...

The Center for Active Living will be closed on January 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and on February 16 for Presidents Day. Members are advised to plan accordingly. Additional information about the Center’s hours and activities is available for those interested.

Zoe Rohaly and Dustin Howe are the founders of EMC Companies, a project and vendor management firm focused on community service. Both have diverse backgrounds; Zoe has experience in event planning and marine construction, while Dustin has a history in custom home building and property management....

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new ruling that limits the circumstances under which disability benefits can be apportioned to dependents. Apportionment allows the VA to pay a portion of a beneficiary’s monetary benefits directly to their dependents. The VA will no lo...

Eligible veterans can now submit and track mileage-only travel claims using the VA: Health and Benefits mobile app. This feature, announced by the VA in August, aims to simplify the reimbursement process by reducing the need for paper claims and speeding up processing times. The app automatically...

Today marks the start of the 60-day 2026 state legislative session in Washington. As the main organization addressing homelessness in King County, KCRHA has outlined key priorities to tackle the rising homelessness crisis amid funding cuts and slow revenue growth.

Pacific Apartments, originally opened as a hotel in 1915, has been transformed by Plymouth Housing into supportive housing for those in need in King County. Acquired in 1993, the property offered Single Room Occupancy units for single adults facing chronic homelessness. In response to the COVID-1...

The Washington State Telecommunications Equipment Distribution (TED) Program provides free or low-cost communication devices and training for residents with speech impairments or hearing loss. Eligible participants, aged 4 and older, can receive equipment such as iPhones, iPads, and specialized a...

DESC is preparing to welcome 95 new tenants to Clover Place, and community support is needed to help these individuals feel at home. Donations of bedding, kitchen, and bathroom supplies are essential for transforming empty apartments into comfortable living spaces. There are two ways to assist: i...

Neighborcare Health is hiring a Health Center Coordinator for the School-Based Health Center at Ballard High School. This position involves administrative tasks such as patient registration, scheduling, and check-in, along with outreach and service coordination to engage students, families, and s...

The University of Washington (UW) has received the Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement reclassification for all three of its campuses, recognizing the university’s commitment to community connections and partnerships. This honor places UW among 277 peer institutions nationwide. The recogniti...

In August, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a policy change to enhance veterans’ access to health care. New VA community care authorizations will now last for one year for 30 standardized services. This update aims to provide veterans with consistent and uninterrupted health care. Vet...

Issaquah Community Services’ Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign has successfully raised over $106,000 to aid local families in financial difficulty. This achievement highlights the community’s generosity and compassion. A special acknowledgment goes to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Churc...

A Long Island Veteran, who served in the Army during the late 1960s, has successfully managed serious health challenges through VA telehealth services. After suffering two strokes at age 47, the Veteran found it increasingly difficult to attend in-person medical appointments. VA’s virtual care op...

Sixty percent of guests at Mary’s Place in Seattle are children under 18, highlighting a severe homelessness crisis in the region, according to Dominique Alex, CEO of Mary’s Place. The situation is dire, with 13,876 homeless children under 3 in Washington, a figure that likely undercounts the tru...

VA Deputy Secretary Paul R. Lawrence recently visited the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System to assess the rollout of the new Federal Electronic Health Record Management (FEHRM) system, set for deployment by 2026. During his tour of the Marion and Fort Wayne VA Medical Centers, Lawrence engag...

House Bill 2238, aimed at enhancing statewide food security, is scheduled for a hearing in the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday, January 13, at 8 a.m. Supporters are encouraged to sign in favor of the bill to demonstrate widespread backing to lawmakers. This effort aim...

The Bellevue City Council elected Mo Malakoutian as mayor and Dave Hamilton as deputy mayor during a meeting on January 6, 2026. Malakoutian, in his first term, replaces Lynne Robinson, who held the mayoral position for six years. Both Malakoutian and Hamilton were first elected to the council in...

Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Program (CRP) has introduced two new funding opportunities for community-based organizations. The CRP Reentry Grants aim to assist individuals returning to their communities after incarceration, providing support such as employment training and healing-centered p...