After bringing together the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy community in 2022, we are excited to be hosting the 2nd Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Summit. Registration for this year’s Summit is now open!
Please join us at the VSHSL 2023 Summit, taking place May 3-4th! This year’s Summit will include engaging presentations, panel discussions, and an opportunity to network with other human service providers in the community. The VSHSL Summit brings together our community’s human services professionals to share experiences, learn and expand upon new resources available, and offer endless networking opportunities. For a taste of what’s to come, check out one of our breakout sessions or trainings from last year here.
What you need to know:
When: May 3 – 4, 2023.
Where:
The Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, WA 98108
Who: The VSHSL Summit is open to all VSHSL-funded partners and the broader human service provider community.
Virtual Summit: Select portions of the Summit will be livestreamed and recorded. When registering, please select a virtual Summit ticket to get gain access to the virtual Summit sessions.
Summit Agenda
We are excited to share the summit agenda, led by VSHSL leadership and community partners.
Day 1: VSHSL 2023 Summit Agenda
| Times | Skyline Room (Livestreamed via Zoom) | View Lounge |
| Morning session #1 9:00 AM -10:00 AM | 2023 Summit Kickoff and Welcome Presented by King County VSHSL leadership | |
| BREAK 10:00 AM-10:15 AM | ||
| Morning session #2 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Developing Workforce Strategies for a Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program Presented by Workforce Development Council, Seattle YWCA, and Community Passageways | What you need to know about VA benefits and Discharge Upgrades Presented by Northwest Justice Project |
| LUNCH 11:15 AM-12:15 PM | ||
| Afternoon session #1 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Pop-Up’s Magic: The Importance of Partnership Presented by Indian American Community Services, North Bellevue Community Center, and Northshore Senior Center | Mobile Advocacy and a Holistic Approach to Harm Reduction on a Rural Island Presented by The DOVE Project |
| BREAK 1:15 PM- 1:30 PM | ||
| Afternoon session #2 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Speed Networking (In-person Only) | Networking Fair (In-person AND Virtual) |
| Social Mix with Light Refreshments 2:00 PM -2:30 PM | ||
| Afternoon session #3 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | VSHSLTrivia Game (In-person Only) | Networking Fair (In-person AND Virtual) |
Day 2: VSHSL 2023 Summit Agenda
| Times | Skyline Room (Livestreamed via Zoom) | View Lounge |
| Morning session #1 9:00 AM -10:00 AM | A History of King County Veterans Program Presented by King County Veterans Program | Planning for Capacity: Engaging with the Five Elements of a Healthy Nonprofit Assessment Presented by 501 Commons |
| BREAK 10:00 AM-10:15 AM | ||
| Morning session #2 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Organizational Resiliency (In-person Only) | Networking Fair (In-person AND Virtual) |
| LUNCH 11:15 AM-12:15 PM | ||
| Afternoon session #1 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | After Your Submission: VSHSL Data & The Story It Tells Presented by King County DCHS -Performance Measurement and Evaluation (PME) Team | Updates on Veterans Benefits and the PACT Act Presented by Veterans Administration Seattle Regional Office |
| BREAK 1:15 PM- 1:30 PM | ||
| Afternoon session #2 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Deaf Culture & Understanding How to Work with People with diverse hearing loss Presented by Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center | Digital Equity at Lake City Seniors: Empowering Older Adults to Navigate the Digital World Presented by Sound Generations |
| Social Mix with Light Refreshments 2:00 PM -2:30 PM | ||
| Afternoon session #3 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | 2023 Summit Thank You & Close-Out Presented by King County VSHSL leadership | |
Interested in participating in the networking fair?
Both days of the VSHSL Summit will include opportunities for networking, either in-person or virtually. Showcase your organization by registering to reserve a table space or RSVPing for the virtual fair. Meet and connect with other service organizations and providers.
Click here to reserve a table or RSVP for the virtual fair: Once submitted, the VSHSL team will contact you to confirm your reservation.
