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City of Seattle Recognizes October 2024 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

**Cross-posted with the Office of the Mayor Mayor Bruce Harrell and members of the City Council joined together on Tuesday to issue a proclamation recognizing the month of October as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Seattle” and Thursday, October 17, 2024, as “Purple Thursday.” On a typical day in 2023,… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Employee Spotlight—Jill Watson

Jill Watson is an Emergency Management Strategic Advisor for the Seattle Human Services Department. She has worked at Seattle Human Services for 16 years in the same position. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am the Emergency Management Strategic Advisor for the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD)…. [ Keep reading ]

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—Entre Hermanos

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 Entre Hermanos. What is the role your organization fulfills in your community?… [ Keep reading ]

HSD Employee Spotlight—Selena Ortiz

Selena Ortiz is a Senior Counselor in Seattle Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services division. She has worked at Seattle Human Services for 12 years. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am a Senior Counselor with HSD Aging and Disability Services Care Coordination Program. I work… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—Sea Mar Community Health Centers

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 the Sea Mar Community Health Centers. What is the role your organization… [ Keep reading ]

SYEP Interns in the Spotlight

In mid-August, Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns, supervisors, program staff, and family members celebrated the end of the 2024 summer program. Always a joyous event, this year’s event highlighted the work of 251 interns who spent six weeks exploring career paths, networking and, last but not least, earning money…. [ Keep reading ]

Interns, Mental Health Providers Inspire and Remind Us Why We Do What We Do

The last day of July was one of those days, when you get inspired and reminded why we do what we do while witnessing our colleagues, peers, and team members manifesting the mission of our department and division in real time. At Rainier Community Center, droves of Seattle Youth Employment… [ Keep reading ]

Community Corner—African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry

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 the African American Reach & Teach Health Ministry, often referred to as… [ Keep reading ]