HSD to receive $920K to prevent violence against women
The City of Seattle’s Human Services Department has been awarded a two-year continuation grant from the federal Office of Violence Against Women in the amount of $920,523 for to develop and strengthen...
View ArticleThanksgiving holiday meal schedule
During the week before, during and after the Thanksgiving holiday, a number of churches and community organizations in Seattle offer free or low-cost Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families in...
View ArticleSchool-based health center helps immigrant teen
Here’s a story from one of our community partners, International Community Health Services, about a teenaged client at a school-based health center in Seattle. The program is funded by the Families...
View ArticleNovember 16th job search for older workers
The November Job Search Workshop for older workers, sponsored by the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens (MOSC), will take place Wednesday, November 16, 2011, from 10 a.m. to noon. A MOSC Job Counselor...
View ArticleVoters approve the Families & Education Levy
Last night, Seattle voters approved the Families & Education Levy. The initiative will provide $232 million in support services to students and their families over the next seven years. Visit The...
View ArticleDr. James Leverenz at November 17th Coffee Hour
Come join us for the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Coffee Hour on Thursday, November 17th at 10 a.m. This month’s guest is Dr. James Leverenz, a Professor of Neurology and Psychiatric and...
View ArticlePEARLS helps Filipino American veteran battle depression
Check out this International Examiner article about how HSD’s Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives for Seniors (PEARLS) is making a difference in the life of a Filipino American veteran...
View ArticleCommunity honors HSD Director Dannette Smith
HSD Director Dannette R. Smith was honored as a “Leader of Vision and Integrity” at an evening reception on Thursday, November 17th at the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS). More than 100...
View ArticleSeeking candidates for Levy Oversight Committee
The City of Seattle is seeking candidates to fill eight citizen positions on the Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee. Approved by Seattle voters on November 8, the $232 million Levy will be...
View ArticleNew report on Youth Violence Prevention Initiative
The City of Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative has published its first progress report to the community. The report is a comprehensive document covering the Initiative’s first two years of...
View ArticleFree flu shot on Dec. 3
It is not too late to get your flu vaccine. Flu activity is currently low in King County, which means there is still time to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Walgreens and Public Health –...
View ArticleRead HSD’s December newsletter
Read the latest news and information from the Seattle Human Services Department in the December issue of Life Lines newsletter. To subscribe, click here.
View ArticleWashington State Association of Area Agencies on Aging develops video for...
Washington State Association of Area Agencies on Aging (w4a) developed a video to promote the Family Caregiver Support Program, letting caregivers in Seattle and King County know about the many...
View ArticleHoliday Volunteer Opportunities
The following agencies need volunteers year-round, but their need for helping hands is greater this holiday season. Consider giving some of your time and energy to help make sure that no one goes...
View ArticleSeattleites pay a higher portion of income on housing than people in other...
According to a report released by the Seattle Planning Commission, Seattleites spend an average of 33% of household budgets on housing. The lowest income households are particularly impacted and many...
View ArticleHSD’s response on regional shelter for homeless people
Seattle Human Services Department Director Dannette Smith presented HSD’s response to the City Council’s Statement of Legislative Intent on Regional Shelter for homeless people on Wednesday, December...
View ArticleDonations needed at Seattle food banks
Mayor McGinn is calling on Seattle residents to donate food, money and volunteer time to local food banks, which are facing increasing numbers of clients and declining food donations. A new report on...
View ArticleNew HSD Youth & Family Empowerment Division Director
Grace McClelland will be joining HSD as the new Division Director for the Youth & Family Empowerment Division. Grace will begin work with HSD on Monday, January 9, 2012. Grace brings a wealth of...
View ArticleFree Holiday Meals
Meals Partnership Coalition (MPC) ensures that safe and nutritious meals are available for people who would otherwise go hungry. Here is a listing of holiday meals in the Greater Seattle area. For...
View ArticleGov. appoints new DSHS secretary
Gov. Chris Gregoire on December 12, 2011 appointed Robin Arnold-Williams to be the Department of Social and Health Service’s new director, replacing departing director Susan Dreyfus. Arnold-Williams is...
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