Recently over 40 veterans, servicemembers and their families received free laptops thanks to a local partnership between the King County Veterans Program (KCVP), Comcast, and Operation Military Family (OMF). The event, which took place at KCVP’s Tukwila office, provided veterans with over 40 free laptops donated by Comcast, a donation totaling over $15,000. For the…
Continue reading ➞ Local partnership helps veterans bridge the digital divide
King County Promise is an initiative supporting historically underserved young people to graduate high school and succeed in college. By engaging King County school districts, community organizations, and community and technical colleges in intentional partnerships, the Promise initiative works toward an equity-focused education system and supports students as they pursue college goals. After selecting two…
November was National Family Caregiver Support Month! National Family Caregiver Support Month is a time to support, honor, and recognize the vital work of caregivers in keeping King County’s communities safe and healthy. Family caregivers play an important role in the day-to-day wellbeing of those they are caring for and are tasked with managing the…
Continue reading ➞ Caring for Caregivers: National Family Caregiver Support Month
Today, King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) released the results of the 2023 King County Nonprofit Wage & Benefits Survey Report and the King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement Survey Report. The reports show how underinvestment in the nonprofit workforce impacts programs, services, and the overall sector. The surveys found that 71 percent…
King County is excited to host the 34th Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum, which will be in person once again! Doors open 6 pm Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at the Southcenter Hilton DoubleTree Suites on16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188. Join us to hear from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and…
Continue reading ➞ Register Now for the Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum
GenPride Executive Director Judy Kinny, Community Roots Housing CEO Chris Persons, and Dr. Karen Fredriksen Goldsen share in the ribbon-cutting for Pride Place. Behind them are community members and Pride Place funding partners, including Sound Transit CEO Julie Trimm, Seattle Office of Housing Director Maiko Winkler Chin, King County Housing, Homelessness and Community Development Director…
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