After 31 years at the Human Services Department, Mary Flowers retired this month. In her most recent role she was working to advance community safety, but has served in many roles over the years. In January’s Employee Spotlight, Mary writes about her extraordinary tenure serving the City of Seattle and its residents, HSD’s partnerships with community, and the difficulty — and importance… [ Keep reading ]
Michael Adusah first joined the Human Services Department in March 2023. He’s a Senior Planner with the Aging and Disability Services division, working closely with an ADS advisory council that advocates for older adults and people with disabilities. Michael writes about that council’s work and why it’s so important —… [ Keep reading ]
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by Jordan Neto, senior program manager at Seattle Indian Health Board… [ Keep reading ]
When SNAP benefits were disrupted November 1 amid the federal shutdown, tens of thousands of Seattle residents were suddenly left scared and wondering how they would afford to feed their families for unforeseeable future. On October 30, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed a limited civil emergency in response to the… [ Keep reading ]
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by Kathleen Wilcox at African American Reach and Teach Health Ministry… [ Keep reading ]
Zulhumor (Zulya) Halmamatova serves as a Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist in the Homelessness division of the Human Service Department. She writes about how teamwork and the mission of keeping people housed and supported motivate her every day. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? In my role in… [ Keep reading ]
Approximately 200 people gathered at Seattle City Hall on Oct. 28 to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and honor survivors of gender-based violence, as well as service providers and advocates. Titled “Giving Flowers,” the event focused on cultivating healing and lifting up stories of resilience. It was hosted by the… [ Keep reading ]
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by Julia Smiljanic at Rainier Valley Food Bank (also follow on… [ Keep reading ]
Zheng Zhou just celebrated his two-year anniversary of working with the Human Services Department’s Youth and Family Empowerment (YFE) division. Zheng writes about his role as an Administrative Specialist, why his work is meaningful and rewarding, and how positive energy can be contagious. What is your role as Seattle Human… [ Keep reading ]
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post was provided by Arthur Acuario at Southwest Youth & Family Services (also follow… [ Keep reading ]
