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 ]
Paola Fernandez joined the Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services division in 2024. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, Paola writes about her passion for guiding clients—many of whom have language barriers—and helping them believe in their own power and potential. What is your role at Seattle Human… [ Keep reading ]
September is Healthy Aging Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the unique needs of older adults and their caregivers. Across the nation, the number of people aged 65 and older has grown nearly five times faster than the general population in recent years, and 1 in 6 people in… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle Human Services Department announced today the launch a Request for Proposals (RFP) process that will provide nearly $15 million to advance a connected continuum of prevention, intervention and restoration related to community safety. Selected providers will offer services to reduce gun violence, stabilize individuals and families,… [ Keep reading ]
On a night to celebrate the accomplishments of youth from across the city, Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns gathered for an End of Internship Celebration on Aug. 19 surrounded by glass containers of sea animals at the Seattle Aquarium. Mayor Bruce Harrell spoke at the event, offering words of… [ Keep reading ]
Job Golla (he/him/his) is an intern in the Human Services Department working directly on the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) with Kamal De Campos. Job recently graduated from the University of Washington Bothell with a degree in media and communication studies. What made you decide to join HSD as an… [ Keep reading ]
