Apply by December 20—Seattle Youth Employment Program Learn and Earn: Pathways The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) supports young people (ages 16 to 24) from income-qualifying households and communities experiencing disparities. The goal is to increase youth and young adults’ ability to pursue meaningful, well-paying careers. SYEP is more than… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) recently hosted its annual Energy, Utility, and Resource Summit in partnership with Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities. The event brought together more than 150 attendees -from City departments to community partners- to learn about updates to the City of Seattle’s utility assistance… [ Keep reading ]
How City of Seattle and food partners are improving food response post-COVID Imagine a catastrophic earthquake three days ago along our offshore fault line. Shaking in the Seattle area lasted as long as six minutes. Damage to infrastructure across the region is significant with many stretches of highway inaccessible or… [ Keep reading ]
Awards prioritize prevention within vulnerable youth and marginalized communities The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Services RFP which closed on May 31, 2024. The RFP releases $487,560 in General funding for proposals that will implement programming to… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Community Living Connections Request for Qualifications (RFQ), a step towards our commitment to the well-being of older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. Nearly $5 million will be disbursed through our Aging and Disability… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from organizations interested in helping older adults address their nutritional needs. Approximately $502,000 is available through this RFQ from the Older Americans Act Title III C(1) and Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP). Initial awards will be made for the period of January… [ Keep reading ]
Domestic abuse exists currently in all communities, regardless of race, religion, occupation, educational level, culture, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation. Each year, the City of Seattle recognizes October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise awareness and acknowledge the victims and survivors of abuse and its effects on families… [ Keep reading ]
Last month, the City of Seattle celebrated the 2023 Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns during their annual capstone event. Over 200 youth, mentors, and family and friends gathered at El Centro de La Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center and Outdoor Plaza to celebrate this summer’s intern class. Mayor Bruce Harrell… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle announces the release of the Final Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) to the 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development. The Final Draft 2023 AAP includes proposed guidance for the allocation of an estimated $20.2 million of federal grant and program revenue funds [approximately… [ Keep reading ]
When the weather warms up in Seattle, out come the diggers! If you’ve spent much time with young children, you’ll know “diggers” is the favorite preschool-yard term for excavators. So yes, it’s diggers season here at HSD, and the construction projects we’ve been celebrating most often lately are new early… [ Keep reading ]
