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Invest in Kids, Invest in Communities — and It’s Working
Seattle voters recently approved the renewal and expansion of the Family, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy with a remarkable 77% support. This initiative will enhance access to high-quality, affordable early learning through the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), providing preschool fo...
Boeing Grant Helps CCS HEN Program Deliver Essential Supplies
Catholic Community Services (CCS) has received a $50,000 grant from the Boeing Employees Community Fund Puget Sound Chapter to enhance its Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program. This funding enabled the purchase of a new cargo van, allowing HEN to improve its delivery of essential supplies an...
Executive Braddock announces upgrades to Metro’s Access paratransit service, improving freedom and flexibility for riders with disabilities living in rural communities
King County Executive Shannon Braddock, alongside Metro, has introduced enhancements to the Access paratransit service aimed at improving trip planning for customers, particularly seniors and individuals with disabilities in rural areas. These improvements include easier reservation processes and...
Using Markov Modeling to Understand the Dynamics of Unhoused Populations Experiencing Serious Mental Illness
A study developed a model to analyze housing interventions for unsheltered individuals with serious mental illness in New York City. Using a four-state Markov model, researchers examined the movement of this population into and out of housing, utilizing data from the U.S. Census and the Departmen...
Intimate partner violence among women with multiple sclerosis
A study published in PCN Rep assessed the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women with multiple sclerosis (MS). Conducted from January to June 2024 at the Isfahan MS center, the research involved 400 married women aged 15 to 50, all diagnosed with MS for at least one year. Findi...
"Fathers Are Not Mothers" Nurses' Experiences of Practicing With Fathers When Providing Care to Their Children: A Qualitative Systematic Review
A qualitative review synthesizes evidence on nurses’ experiences in engaging with fathers during care for young children. Researchers searched five databases and included studies focusing on nurses’ experiences with paternal involvement written in English or French. A thematic synthesis of 17 pee...
Effects of gestational diabetes mellitus on the intestinal microbiota of the offspring
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) significantly affects both maternal and neonatal health, yet its impact on the neonatal intestinal microbiota remains underexplored. A study analyzed meconium samples from 32 newborns, 16 from GDM-affected mothers and 16 from healthy controls, to assess the eff...
Creating "Safer Ground": implementation of a service-rich housing program for people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic
Operation Safer Ground (OSG) was established in California to support people experiencing homelessness (PEH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, an executive order allowed local governments to access emergency funding to address the pandemic’s impact on PEH. Alameda County Health utilize...
For the Community, For the Holidays
Glover Empower Mentoring is preparing for its 15th annual Thanksgiving Celebration, which will provide free food and gifts to the community, particularly amid economic challenges resulting from a recent government shutdown. CEO Kendrick Glover emphasized the importance of this event as it aims to...
Council Roundup: Council draws $600,000 from its contingency to support urgent community needs
The Bellevue City Council unanimously approved a $600,000 allocation from its contingency fund to assist organizations providing legal aid for immigrants and refugees, along with urgent food and financial support. This decision follows community requests during a public hearing concerning the 202...
YFS Accepting Donations to Help Island Residents Experiencing Food Insecurity
Mercer Island’s Department of Youth and Family Services (YFS) is accepting donations to assist residents facing food insecurity due to reduced SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown. YFS collaborates with Bellevue’s Hopelink to provide a mobile market every two weeks for fresh food ac...
City of Mercer Island Receives $30,000 Donation from MIYFS Foundation to Support Food Security
The city of Mercer Island has received a $30,000 donation from the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation to enhance food security for more than 200 households affected by recent federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The funds will be used to pu...
At the hospital and on the hotline, LCSNW volunteer stands by survivors
Wendy Bachman, a Crisis Response Advocate volunteer with Lutheran Community Services Northwest in Spokane, exemplifies the power of compassion during vulnerable moments for survivors of sexual assault. As part of the Community Sexual Assault Program, Wendy and her fellow volunteers provide critic...
MultiCare awards $800,000 to 53 nonprofits advancing community health in Washington
MultiCare Health System has awarded $800,000 in grants to 53 nonprofit organizations throughout Washington state via its Community Partnership Fund. This initiative aims to enhance the health and well-being of local communities, particularly in the Puget Sound, Inland Northwest, and Yakima Valley...
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses and certifications of several health care providers due to serious misconduct, including abuse of vulnerable adults and substance misuse. Notable cases include Wendy Amelia Kurinzi and Constance M. Morris, both suspen...
State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers (11-13-2025)
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses and certifications of several health care providers due to serious misconduct. Key actions include the indefinite suspension of Wendy Amelia Kurinzi and Constance M. Morris, both registered nursing assistants, for abu...
Seattle Councilmembers welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, commend Mayor Harrell for years of service
City councilmembers in Seattle congratulated Mayor-elect Katie Wilson following her election victory and expressed gratitude to outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell for his years of service. Councilmember Rob Saka emphasized the need for change and collaboration to address affordability and community iss...
The Kelsey Civic Center: San Francisco Welcomes Landmark Disability-Forward Community
San Francisco has inaugurated The Kelsey Civic Center, a landmark community focused on accessibility and inclusivity, developed by The Kelsey and Mercy Housing California. This $88.3 million project features 112 affordable apartments for individuals earning 20% to 60% of the area median income, w...
Ways to Help this Holiday Season
The holiday season can be particularly difficult for the women served by Jubilee, but community support can make a significant impact. There are three ways to contribute this season.
Cops Arrest Man for Repeatedly Harassing West Seattle Business
Seattle police arrested a 42-year-old man with a history of violent behavior for repeatedly harassing a West Seattle travel agency. The harassment included mocking and threatening employees. He violated a court order prohibiting him from approaching the business, which was documented by an employ...