Washington’s population is aging, including here in King County. In 2020, one in four King County residents were aged 55 or older. This proportion of King County’s population is expected to increase to 30 percent before 2040. Many older adults are at a higher risk for social isolation and loneliness which negatively impact health and well-being, … Continue reading VSHSL investments in King County’s seniors and their caregivers
Local funding working to prevent human trafficking in King County
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the month of January, governments, anti-trafficking organizations, law enforcement, survivor advocates, community leaders, and community members come together to raise awareness about human trafficking, to educate the public on how to identify and prevent human trafficking, and to protect and empower survivors of all forms of human trafficking. Human trafficking … Continue reading Local funding working to prevent human trafficking in King County
Honoring Our Veterans: A Message from DCHS
As we approach Veterans Day, we at King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) take a moment to honor the brave veterans and servicemembers who have served our country. Their sacrifices, during and after service, have shaped the nation we know today. Our nation’s veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms … Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans: A Message from DCHS
Guiding investments in support of survivors of gender-based violence: Recommendations from the Women’s Advisory Board
October is Domestic Violence Action Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During the month of October victim advocates, allies, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to raise awareness of domestic violence and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Now is the time to come together, support one another, share resources, … Continue reading Guiding investments in support of survivors of gender-based violence: Recommendations from the Women’s Advisory Board
Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
This summer the King County Adult Services Division (ASD) hosted the 2024 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) 3rd Annual Summit at the Seattle Airport Marriot. The summit brought together over 200 providers, partners, and King County staff for a day of engaging presentations, activities, and opportunities to connect and strengthen the network of … Continue reading Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
Earlier this week King County Executive Dow Constantine and Minority Veterans of America celebrated the opening of Q'mmunity House today, the first transitional home in the country for LGBTQ+ veterans. Q'mmunity House will provide on-site holistic case management, connections to the veteran-serving community, and a safe, affirming, and supportive home for LGBTQ+ veterans experiencing homelessness … Continue reading King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
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