Eldad Mekuria is Human Services Coordinator in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division. She has worked on the Age Friendly Seattle Team since July 2022. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am currently the Human Services Coordinator for Seattle Human Services (HSD),… [ 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. What is the role your organization fulfills in your community? We’re dedicated to creating an… [ Keep reading ]
Sean Walsh is the Senior Supervisor on the Aging and Disability Services (ADS) Seattle Housing Authority Team. He has worked at Seattle Human Services for 15 years total—seven years as an ADS case manager, followed by a 10-year interruption working at a nonprofit, and then eight years in his current… [ Keep reading ]
Sean Walsh is a Strategic Advisor in the Seattle Human Services Department’s Youth and Family Empowerment Division. What is your role at Seattle Human Services? Most of my focus is on supporting our food portfolio, which includes direct service programming (summer meals, family childcare nutrition, etc.) as well as partnerships… [ Keep reading ]
What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am a member of the Quality Assurance Team (QAT) as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (SQAA) in the Business Operations unit of HSD. Our team is responsible for ensuring good stewardship of public funds through internal and external monitoring. QAT’s goal… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking applications for capital funding from agencies interested in providing services such as post-overdose care, opioid medication delivery, health hub services, long-term care management, and drop-in support. What’s Funded The City’s goal is to support enhanced treatment facilities, new addiction services,… [ 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 ]
21 Acres Farm is a regenerative organic farm located nearby in Woodinville. As a “living laboratory focused on climate solutions,” 21 Acres emphasizes sustainable agriculture education through a range of workshops, farm tours, special events, an on-site local foods market, a U-pick sunflower garden, volunteer programs, and more. The main… [ 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. What is the role your organization fulfills in your community? At Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA), we… [ Keep reading ]
What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I currently provide data projects and data systems support for the Aging and Disability Services (ADS) division as part of the department’s Data, Performance & Evaluation team. What made you want to work in human services? I love humans! How has your… [ Keep reading ]
