From Vodka to Hand Sanitizer: Duvall Distillery Pivots Production to Help Combat COVID-19

Duvall Distillery is a local, craft producer of flavored vodka made from apples. They describe their business as having small town charm with "Old School Cool" and visitors to the shop agree, raving online about the friendly and engaging environment, the delightful owner and of course—among all the flavors and styles of drink—the limoncello, a … Continue reading From Vodka to Hand Sanitizer: Duvall Distillery Pivots Production to Help Combat COVID-19

King County to receive more than 250,000 supplies donated by Amazon for facilities in response to COVID-19

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mleu9H6b-Ds Amazon will donate more than 250,000 items such as linens, towels, shelf-stable food, entertainment items and other supplies to four King County sites supporting patients in temporary housing for quarantine, isolation and recovery due to COVID-19. Earlier this week, Amazon delivered donated supplies to help transform the former Econo-Lodge in Kent into temporary housing … Continue reading King County to receive more than 250,000 supplies donated by Amazon for facilities in response to COVID-19

King County Peer Respite Pilot Program RFP

OVERVIEW: a Peer Run Respite program would provide services focused on recovery-based alternatives to inpatient Behavioral Health Crisis hospitalizations, building on a participant’s existing supports and skills to improve overall outcomes. The vision for this project is to establish a Peer Run Respite center serving King County, thus adding to the rich network of providers, … Continue reading King County Peer Respite Pilot Program RFP

Social Distancing: How It Affects Shelters and Day Centers?

Executive Constantine at a press conference on the morning of March 16 A New Local Health Order To curb the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Dow Constantine and Dr. Jeff Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directs public health actions effective Monday, March 16 which: Prohibits all gatherings with more than 50 people … Continue reading Social Distancing: How It Affects Shelters and Day Centers?

How Community and Faith-based Organizations Can Help Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

Recommendations from Public Health-Seattle & King County Dear Community Partners, Community and faith-based organizations provide essential services for our community and often have their own spaces or utilize community spaces to convene people or to provide services and resources. We know that the inequities that normally impact the health and safety of community members are … Continue reading How Community and Faith-based Organizations Can Help Slow the Spread of Coronavirus

School-to-Work Transition Fair Cancelation Announcement

Dear Partners in King County School-to-Work, In the spirit of slowing the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and keeping a healthy workforce, we have decided to postpone the School-to-Work Transition Fair scheduled to take place March 14th .  We will make our best efforts to reschedule the fair.  When we have a new date and … Continue reading School-to-Work Transition Fair Cancelation Announcement