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DAV backs bill to modernize transportation equipment for disabled veterans
DAV supports the ASSIST Act of 2025, aimed at modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Automobile Adaptive Equipment (AAE) program for service-disabled veterans. Established in 1946, the AAE program currently has a limited list of adaptive equipment that does not reflect modern technology,...
We’re Hiring: Senior Meal Program Coordinator
Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is seeking a senior meal program coordinator to oversee its Senior Community Meal Program in Seattle, offering a salary between $26 and $29.25 per hour. This role involves coordinating community dining and meal delivery, leading volunteers and interns, managing f...
Full Circle: Ben Moore’s Path to Medicine
Ben Moore’s journey to medicine began in early childhood, participating in programs at what is now the Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) at the University of Washington (UW). He later re-engaged with the UW community through the UW LEND program, initially as a self-advocate tra...
Cuentos from Our Work: NOVEMBER 2025
This year’s Día de los Muertos celebration at Plaza Roberto Maestas brought together approximately 2,500 community members and 28 local vendors to honor loved ones through art, music, and tradition. The event showcased the community’s unity and resilience, even amid challenging weather, and highl...
Seattle Office of Housing Announces $27.8M in Support Funds
The Seattle Office of Housing is offering up to $27.8 million in stabilization funding to support affordable housing organizations facing financial challenges. This Urgent Operating Support (UOS) funding aims to address rising operational costs and revenue shortfalls, ensuring properties remain s...
Food is Joy: Eddie Gonzalez
Eddie Gonzalez is a Mexican American artist from Bakersfield, California, now living in Yakima, Washington. His artistic journey began with watercolor painting and ink drawings, evolving into digital art using tools like Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. Art serves as a therapeutic outlet for Gonz...
Support Youth and Families This Winter
Vibrant is urging community members to support youth and families during the winter season, a time that can be particularly challenging for many. The organization highlights the importance of providing assistance through donations, volunteering, and spreading awareness about available resources. ...
Developer Opportunity! Help Build Affordable Housing in South Park
The Seattle Office of Housing is inviting applications for requests for qualifications for the development of affordable housing at 14th Avenue South and South Henderson Street in South Park. They seek qualified developers with experience in multifamily and mixed-use projects, particularly those ...
Commerce receives 112 applications to recent funding opportunities
The Washington State Department of Commerce received 112 applications for funding aimed at creating or preserving more than 6,791 affordable housing units across 23 counties. These applications were submitted in response to funding opportunities from the state’s Housing Trust Fund and the federal...
Protected: 2025 Crisis Connections Q1-Q3 Impact Report
The 2025 Crisis Connections Q1-Q3 Impact Report highlights the organization’s range of services, including a 24-hour crisis line, suicide prevention programs, and legal support in various languages. It emphasizes the broader aspects of suicide prevention and introduces the Bridger Program. The re...
Serving Relief, Sharing Gratitude
Operation Homefront is providing relief to military families this holiday season through its Holiday Meals for Military® program. The nonprofit aims to ease the financial strain many families face by distributing meal kits with essentials for a traditional holiday meal. This initiative mainly tar...
Staff spotlight on Zuhoor Mehran
Zuhoor Mehran joined the MSC team in 2023 as a community outreach specialist in the Immigrant and Refugee Outreach and Community Education Program. Her program provides culturally and linguistically appropriate support to newly arrived refugees and immigrants, helping them adjust to their new env...
Changes to Federal Funding will Increase Unsheltered Homelessness in King County
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released the FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for homelessness Continuums of Care (CoC). The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA), which leads the Seattle-King County CoC, applies for these funds on behalf o...
Philanthropy Northwest Reactivates WA Food Fund to Address Growing Food Insecurity Across Washington
Philanthropy Northwest is reactivating the WA Food Fund to tackle increasing food insecurity in Washington. The state has seen a rise in food insecurity, with many families facing challenges in accessing federal nutrition assistance. The WA Food Fund aims to coordinate philanthropic efforts to de...
How Professional Growth and Development Elevates the Quality of Care
For child care providers and early learning educators, ongoing education is essential for enhancing the quality of care they provide to children and families. BrightSpark’s Professional Growth and Development Team offers a range of STARS-fulfilling classes to support providers in meeting Washingt...
HIP Responds to the USDA Withholding SNAP Benefits
On Nov. 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture decided to withhold emergency SNAP benefits, causing uncertainty for approximately half of Washington’s 500,000 SNAP recipients. This decision severely impacted many participants, including seniors like Guadalupe, who rely on SNAP for food secur...
The Ripple Effect of Giving Back
Giving back to the community creates a ripple effect that benefits both the giver and the recipient. Acts of kindness, whether through volunteering or donating, foster a sense of connection and purpose. These actions not only support those in need but also enhance the well-being of the givers, le...
Councilmember Rinck joins with King County, State and homelessness leaders to condemn Trump Administration changes to critical funding keeping people housed
Councilmember Rinck and local leaders condemned recent changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care program, which threaten to impact nearly 4,500 households in Seattle and King County. The Trump administration’s new funding guidelines limit the use of funds for permanent housing, potentially increasing ho...
Cheri’s Reflections on 28 Years at Angel Flight West
Cheri reflects on her 28 years with Angel Flight West, highlighting the evolution of the organization from a simple mission-tracking system to a sophisticated operation that now manages nearly 5,000 missions annually. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, which temporarily halted growth, the ...
KUOW: Early Autism Diagnosis and Intervention
KUOW recently emphasized the significance of early autism diagnosis and the need for access to evidence-based supports. Dr. Annette Estes, director of the UW Autism Center, stated that autism can often be identified by age 2. However, many families encounter long wait times for evaluations and fa...