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City of Seattle Reminds Residents and Businesses of Resources Available for COVID-19 Relief, Announces $1.7M in funding to support BIPOC Led Organizations Impacted by the Pandemic

November 23, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City of Seattle has worked quickly to launch COVID-19 relief programs including rent relief, expanding shelter and services for people experiencing homelessness, grocery vouchers for working families, direct cash assistance for immigrants and refugees, and financial assistance to small businesses. Residents and businesses can find a list of existing COVID-19 relief resources and policies on this website.

Filed Under: Homelessness, Public Health, Youth SuccessTagged With:

New Statewide Restrictions on Social Gatherings and Businesses as COVID-19 Cases Surge

November 15, 2020

On November 15, Governor Jay Inslee issued new statewide restrictions on social gatherings and businesses in response to the surge of COVID-19 across Washington state. Seattle was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. Unlike the other Washington, every step of the way our local officials, residents, and businesses have understood how dangerous and deadly COVID-19 is to our communities. Following the advice of experts and public health officials, our collective actions have led to lowest cases and hospitalizations in the nation.

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HSD Announces Investments in Single Adult Shelter Surge Hotel Buildings & RRH Supportive Services

November 10, 2020

The Homeless Strategy & Investment (HSI) Division of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce the availability of two Request for Qualification (RFQ) processes: 1) 2020 Shelter Surge 2) 2020 Street to Housing Rapid Rehousing

Filed Under: Funding Opportunities, Homelessness

Legacy of Love: A Virtual Forum for African American Caregivers and Others

November 9, 2020

Are you a caregiver? If so, you are welcome to join Legacy of Love, an online forum on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. While focused on African American caregivers, the event is open to anyone who provides special care for an elder.

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Seattle Youth Employment Program Wraps an Unusual Summer

November 2, 2020

*A shortened version of this article previously appeared in the October edition of HSD’s monthly Lifelines newsletter. Click here to subscribe now. When the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) launched its new academic year program model last year, certainly no one could have predicted that a worldwide pandemic would impact… [ Keep reading ]

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Community is invited to help shape the future of the Safe & Thriving Communities Division

October 30, 2020

All are invited to join the Seattle Human Service Department’s (HSD) community forum series on the new Safe and Thriving Communities Division). This new division will respond to community requests for the City shift funding away from traditional police, towards investments in community building efforts through nearly $22 million in annual investments. Through the community forums, you will learn about options to direct the work of the new division. Namely, design a hiring process for the new division director and a community structure that shares responsibility for decisions and outcomes.

Filed Under: Safe Communities, Youth Success

#DVAM Purple Pumpkins

October 29, 2020

October may be coming to a close, but the Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault works to raise awareness all year long.

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LGBTQ+2S & BIPOC: Vaccinations, Vaccine Trials, and YOU

October 28, 2020

Age Friendly Seattle is hosting an online panel presentation geared to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or two-spirit (LGBTQ+2S) and Black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC). “LGBTQ+2S & BIPOC: Vaccinations, Vaccine Trials, and YOU” is a live panel presentation that will take place on Friday, Oct. 30, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. At event time, log on to bit.ly/AgeFriendlyLive. No registration or log-in is required. A phone-in option is also available.

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#PurpleThursday2020

October 22, 2020

Will YOU join us in raising awareness about domestic violence by participating in #PugetSoundPurpleThursday? 💜 Wear purple, change your background, or share a personal story if you’re comfortable and post with the hashtag above and #PurpleThursday2020 or #DVAM2020.

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Why Do We Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month?

October 15, 2020

The Human Services Department (HSD) and the Office of Labor Standards (OLS) recently recognized the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; a time to remember victims and survivors of abuse and exploitation; to raise awareness about violence and its effect on families and communities; and to acknowledge and highlight those working to end gender-based violence. 

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