April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Here are some links to national and local organizations with information about the month and this important topic. National Sexual Violence Resource Center Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs  King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Here are some general links for good information regarding sexual assault  [More]

Applications are now available for the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides low-income seniors with $40 in voucher checks that can be exchanged for fresh produce at farmers markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture programs throughout King County. Applicants must be King County residents age 60 or older (age  [More]

Seattle and King County winter shelters offering beds for 215 individuals originally slated to close on April 15 will remain open for two more months through June 15. The City will extend 75 emergency shelter beds at City Hall and the winter shelter beds at Angeline’s Women’s winter shelter through June 15.  [More]

The Seattle Human Services Department and the Mayor’s Office is seeking candidates to serve on the Mayor’s Council for African American Elders. Council members are appointed by Mayor Mike McGinn to serve renewable two-year terms. Members must reside within King County and serve without compensation. The Council advises City officials on policies, programs and  [More]

Once again, research has shown the vital importance of preschool to the future success of children in kindergartent, elementary school ... and beyond. See this excellent article in the New York Times.  [More]

The Seattle Human Services Coalition's Annual Human Services Awards is seeking nominations. The deadline for nominations is April 30th. Download the nomination form here and send it to SHSC by e-mail at shsc@shscoalition.org, or fax 206-860-8825, or direct mail at 4759 15th Ave. NE, #308, Seattle 9810  [More]

Federal homeless assistance funds totaling more than $21.2 million have been awarded to the City of Seattle and King County for 2013-2014, making it possible to continue to provide a range of housing and supportive services for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn  [More]

This just in from our partner agency, United Way of King County: Sign up for Hunger Action Week and Car Toys will donates $5 to feed hungry families all over King County. Hunger Action Week is from March 25-30. Go to this Web site to sign up and learn more.   [More]

The Seattle Human Services Department has released the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Investment Plan. The plan is based on the significant work of the HIV Housing Leadership Collaborative, which convened in Spring 2012 to find ways to expand the inventory of housing available to low-income people with HIV/AIDS, streamline  [More]

The Seattle Human Services Department has announced funding awards for the Communities Supporting Safe & Stable Housing (CSSSH) program, a total of $14.3 million for 2013. In addition to many agencies funded previously, these awards will support populations of homeless people who have been underserved, including seniors, youth, immigrants and refugees, and  [More]