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 ]
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 ]
Lilyanna McDade is an intern in the Human Services Department working in the Director’s Office with Deputy Director Maggie Thompson and Policy and Program Advisor Brianna Thomas as part of the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Lilyanna recently graduated from Bellevue College with an associate’s degree in criminal justice and… [ 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 written by Crisis Connections. What is your organization’s origin story, and what… [ 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 written by staff at Empowering Youth and Families Outreach. What is the… [ Keep reading ]
According to the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, individuals in this community are more likely than the general population to report having poor mental and physical health. They may experience a greater risk of infections, chronic fatigue, and arthritis. A barrier to quality care is the fear of discrimination that can keep… [ Keep reading ]
In the middle of a stretch run of a nine-week hybrid program, the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Pathways cohort attendees were invited to meet in person for the first time last month at Seattle City Hall. As part of SYEP’s Learn & Earn program, the youth were participating in… [ 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 written by Ginger Seslar, Grants Manager, at M.U.S.T. What is the role… [ 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 written by Ashley McGirt, Founder & CEO of The Therapy Fund Foundation…. [ Keep reading ]
