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Youth Eastside Services (YES) was featured in The Seattle Times for its mentorship program, which emphasizes the importance of small, consistent moments in building relationships between adults and youth. The article highlights how these connections can significantly impact young people facing st...

On January 26, staff, residents, and clients from the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) participated in the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance’s (WLIHA) annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in Olympia. About 750 advocates engaged in 130 meetings with legislators...

On January 30, 2026, the Bellevue City Council reviewed the 2025 Human Services Needs Update, which highlighted significant gaps in services due to federal funding cuts. The council considered recommendations for allocating around $6.5 million in funding for human services from various sources, f...

Get ready for American Heart Month with heart-healthy tips that can improve your well-being. Learn five essential things your heart wants you to know, along with simple ways to increase cardio activity in your daily routine. The article also provides guidance on performing hands-only CPR, an impo...

To support Bellevue’s middle- and high-school youth, the City of Bellevue is offering $86,000 annually for after-school drop-in services in 2027 and 2028. Application materials are available through Human Services Funding. Applications open on Feb. 2 and are due by 4 p.m. on Feb. 27. Proposals mu...

At ten years old, Jenna faced significant challenges after her family lost their housing, leading to instability and bullying at school. Concerned for her mother’s struggles, Jenna carried trauma and fear but bravely asked for help by requesting therapy. This decision connected her to Youth Easts...

A significant ruling from Washington’s Court of Appeals has changed how trial courts handle gun surrender in domestic violence cases. The case, Dela Llana v. Holiwell, involved Grenadinah Dela Llana seeking a domestic violence protection order against Darrion Holiwell, a former sheriff’s deputy. ...

Sexual assault survivors deserve care, safety, and support without fear of deportation or family separation, according to KCSARC. The organization highlights that recent immigration enforcement actions have exploited survivors’ trauma, making them less likely to report violence and seek help. Thi...

Survivors of sexual abuse deserve safety, healing, and justice. Recently, immigration enforcement agencies have increasingly used sexual violence as a justification to expand operations, instilling fear in communities. This exploitation of trauma discourages vulnerable individuals from reporting ...

Seattle Children’s Research Institute will host a scientific symposium on February 27, 2026, in observance of Rare Disease Day. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Building Cure in the McKinstry Auditorium. Faculty from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington will present curr...

The Arc of Washington State Trust Fund is offering a Student Stipend Program for the 2026–2027 academic year, providing stipends of up to $5,000 for students pursuing careers in intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The program is available to full-time upper-division undergraduate ...

Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual Membership Meeting at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. Members learned about the center’s accomplishments in 2025, including new doors at the entrances, automatic door openers in restrooms, and celebrations for the 50th Anniversary. Re-in-Carnation Thrif...

President Christopher Ross discussed the recent merger between Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) in an interview with Shawna De La Rosa from the Puget Sound Business Journal. Ross emphasized that the merger will allow the organizations to achieve more toge...

The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses and certifications of several health care providers due to serious misconduct. In Cowlitz County, Mistee Marie Crucius, a certified nursing assistant, had her credential suspended for at least three years after being ...

Recent flooding in the Puget Sound region has significant mental health and substance use implications for residents. Natural disasters disrupt recovery efforts, leading to increased stress and anxiety among those already facing challenges. The flooding exacerbates existing mental health issues a...

Elizabeth Miller recounts her emotional journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Upon receiving her diagnosis, she momentarily blanked out, consumed by thoughts of death. However, she quickly shifted focus and resolved to follow her doctors’ advice while listening to her instincts. Durin...

Yousri Omar, a board member of Mary’s Place and dedicated supporter, was honored as a Hero of the Deep during a Seattle Kraken hockey game. Recognized for his pro bono legal work, Omar assists families in overcoming obstacles to safe and stable housing. He is part of a team from Amazon that hosts...

A PowerPoint presentation titled “Creating Connections” focuses on the importance of social connections as people age. It emphasizes how maintaining relationships can enhance well-being and quality of life for seniors. The presentation includes various strategies for fostering these connections, ...

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Girish Joshi, a dedicated board member of NAMI Eastside. Girish was a strong advocate for youth mental health and worked tirelessly to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues. As a Mental Health First Aid facilitator, he educated and em...