Housing veterans in King County: two years of the Collaborative Case Management Program

The King County Veterans Program (KCVP) has been implementing the Collaborative Case Management Program (CCM), in part funded by the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy, since 2021 to further support veterans in finding housing. Over the past two years the program has moved 125 homeless veterans and their families into housing in partnership with…

Innovative partnership houses seniors and veterans in First Hill: Seattle’s first and largest affordable housing high-rise in over 50 years

Tuesday marked the grand opening of Blake House and The Rise on Madison, an affordable housing high-rise brought to life through a partnership between nonprofits Bellwether Housing and Plymouth Housing. Located in the First Hill neighborhood in Seattle, the 17-story building is a blend of permanent supportive housing for seniors and veterans experiencing chronic homelessness,…

Older Americans Month: Aging Unbound

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a range of aging experiences and to promote connections that help older adults remain engaged with their communities.   While many people find fulfillment in paving their own paths as they…

VSHSL 2023 Summit: Registration is Now Open!

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…

The VSHSL in Your Community: Join Us for an Open House!

The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) is hosting a series of in-person Open Houses across King County for community members to learn more about the VSHSL and VSHSL-funded services provided in their community. Nine in-person Open Houses and one virtual Open House will be held starting on April 5th and continuing into early…

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King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement survey launches today  

The Employee Engagement Survey, part two of the two-part King County Nonprofit Wage & Benefits Survey, is now live!      The 2023 King County Employee Engagement survey is now underway, and we are calling on nonprofits in the region to encourage their employees to participate in the survey. Nonprofit employees are invited to share…