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HSD Awards Nearly $5 Million for Aging and Disability Community Support

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 ]

HSD Funding Opportunity to Invest in Congregate Meals for Older Adults in King County

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 ]

Community Corner—GenPride

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 highlights GenPride. What is the role your organization fulfills in your community? Lesbian,… [ Keep reading ]

Investing in a “no wrong door” system for older people, adults with disabilities, and caregivers 

The Aging and Disability Services Division of the City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from a diverse group of agencies interested in helping older adults, adults with disabilities and their caregivers maintain their quality of life and age in place by connecting people with programs and… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—Mayor’s Council on African American Elders

Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post highlights the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders (MCAAE). Pictured above: The MCAAE and guests welcomed Mayor… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—Asian Counseling and Referral Service

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 highlights Asian Counseling and Referral Service. What is the role your organization fulfills… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Seeks Applications from Agencies for Respite Services

The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from entities interested in providing Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) Respite Services for older adults (60+) and adults (18+) with a functioning disability. A Request for Qualification (RFQ) posted on March 15, 2024 will invest in Respite Services to… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Announces $600K to Support Community Transportation for Older Adults

Updated 1/26/2024 The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications from agencies interested in helping adults 60+ years of age maintain their quality of life and age in place by providing community transportation services. A Request for Proposal (RFP) posted January 17 will invest in community transportation… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Announces Awards to Help Older Adults Access Quality and Nourishing Foods

Funding will support access to groceries, meals, and social activities that are also culturally affirming. The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 Culturally Nourishing Foods for Older Adults Request for Proposals (RFP), which closed April 12, 2023, releasing $530,430 in Seattle Sweetened Beverage Tax (SBT)… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Awards Over $3 Million to Support Nutritious Community Meals for Older Adults

Additional dollars will fund technical assistance to meal sites with cultural and linguistic barriers to mainstream nutrition services and standards. The Seattle Human Services Department’s (HSD) Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 Congregate Meals for Older Adults RFQ, which closed April… [ Keep reading ]