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 focuses on Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center, a cultural and wellness hub serving LGBTQ+ communities through HIV/STI… [ Keep reading ]
Keara Ryan is the Summer and Centers Coordinator for the Food & Nutrition team in HSD’s Youth and Family Empowerment division. In our latest Employee Spotlight, Keara writes about the Summer Food Service Program and the joy of working directly with children and families. What is your role at Seattle… [ 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 focuses on the Opioid Recovery & Care Access (ORCA) Center, a facility operated… [ Keep reading ]
Kamal De Campos is a Recruiter with the Human Services Department’s Human Resources unit. In our latest Employee Spotlight, Kamal writes about HSD’s newly streamlined recruiting and hiring processes, and the joy of welcoming new hires to the best department in the City. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? Although I’ve worked in HSD since November 2023, I’ve been in this role as Recruiter for about a year now…. [ Keep reading ]
We all need access to fresh, nutritious food to thrive. That is particularly important for older adults. A new study finds that whole plant foods like vegetables, fruit and whole grains are linked to lower dementia risk. That’s why the Seattle Human Services’ Aging and Disability Services Division is proud… [ Keep reading ]
Community Development Block Grants are a vital funding source for social services and programs in Seattle, contributing critical dollars to parks accessibility, job training programs, small business development, community facilities development, clinics for the treatment of substance use disorder, and more. The federal program, now in its 52nd year, is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). April 6-10 is Community Development Week, an opportunity… [ Keep reading ]
Rebecca Kuhn is an Information and Access Strategic Advisor with the Human Services Department’s Business Operations and Legislative and External Affairs teams. For our latest Employee Spotlight, Rebecca writes about her work on accessibility and advancing racial equity. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I support the Department’s… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle advances first phase of multi-pronged initiative to improve community safety and strengthen neighborhoods Seattle is investing $14.7 million in community partnerships as the first step in a broader strategy to improve safety across the city. By working closely with City Council, city departments, county partners, community experts, and families who have lost loved ones to gun violence, Seattle is building the coordinated response this moment demands. This approach centers prevention, focuses resources where violence is most concentrated, and ensures trusted community leaders… [ Keep reading ]
March is Women’s History Month, an opportunity to pause and reflect on all the ways women have shaped our communities. Here in Seattle, many women-led organizations work tirelessly day after day to uplift people in our community and provide critical services like food, housing, education, childcare, cultural connections, and mental… [ Keep reading ]
Anjali Riddick is a Job Developer/Youth Counselor with the Human Services Department’s Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which supports young people in pursuing careers that pay well and are meaningful to them. In February’s Employee Spotlight, Anjali writes about the life-changing work of empowering young people to advocate for themselves and use… [ Keep reading ]
