King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-of-its-kind community center for underrepresented veterans

Yesterday, King County Executive Shannon Braddock joined Minority Veterans of America and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the Minority Vets Community Center. The center is a first-of-its-kind space designed to meet the needs of underrepresented veterans, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, religious, and non-religious minority veterans. The new center, funded by King County’s Veterans, … Continue reading King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-of-its-kind community center for underrepresented veterans

Resource Access Fair District 6: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Resource Access Team is hosting a series of Resource Access Fairs across King County. Connect with local organizations and services funded through the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, and enjoy a day of food, refreshments, … Continue reading Resource Access Fair District 6: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Resource Access Fair District 2: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL)'s Resource Access Team is hosting a series of Resource Access Fairs across King County. Connect with local organizations and services funded through the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, and enjoy an evening of food, refreshments, … Continue reading Resource Access Fair District 2: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community

Older Americans Month: How the VSHSL helps seniors remain stably housed in their communities

Every May, the nation observes Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize the contributions of older adults, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to helping older adults thrive in their communities. The 2025 OAM national theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals … Continue reading Older Americans Month: How the VSHSL helps seniors remain stably housed in their communities

Building stronger communities through connection and engagement

The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), which was renewed by King County voters in 2023 with strong community support, now includes a series of new investments shaped by community voices and designed to meet community-identified need.   One such investment is our social engagement strategy for short-term projects, or SE 9: Short-Term Engagement … Continue reading Building stronger communities through connection and engagement

Providing reentry supports for veterans following incarceration 

Returning to the community after incarceration poses new and unique challenges, especially for veterans. Getting identification and taking care of physical and mental health needs are a priority, and so is finding employment, securing housing, and accessing food and transportation. Understanding all of these systems can be challenging.  Recognizing the specific needs of veterans returning … Continue reading Providing reentry supports for veterans following incarceration