New VSHSL funding opportunity: Resilient Communities Reentry Spanning Services (SE 2C)

A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to support one or more entities to provide services that support reentry of formerly incarcerated persons in King County including, but not limited to, interim housing and systems navigation, family support services, employment resources, flexible financial assistance, and access to culturally responsive healing practices. … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Resilient Communities Reentry Spanning Services (SE 2C)

King County recognizes Military Appreciation Month

May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time designated to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of military members, veterans, their families, and lost loved ones. During the month of May, and all year long, we have the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate servicemembers across all branches of the U.S Armed Forces, both … Continue reading King County recognizes Military Appreciation Month

The VSHSL announces latest Senior Centers investments

The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy  (VSHSL) is pleased to award 39 senior centers through the Support Senior Centers funding opportunity. This investment provides support to senior centers across King County and in each district of the region to establish the King County Senior Center Network.   Washington’s population is aging, including here in King County. … Continue reading The VSHSL announces latest Senior Centers investments

Older Americans Month: How the VSHSL is investing in seniors in King County

Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s theme, Powered by Connection, recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.  Connectedness holds a vital role in supporting us to remain in our communities as we age. Social isolation … Continue reading Older Americans Month: How the VSHSL is investing in seniors in King County

New VSHSL funding opportunity: ​​ Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention (HL 10)

A new funding opportunity, Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention (HL 10), is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to develop and implement in-depth, multi-level, coordinated gender-based violence and trafficking prevention and community engagement strategies tailored to geographically and culturally diverse communities across King County. Gender-based violence affects millions of people in the United States … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: ​​ Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention (HL 10)

New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Provider Training Supports​ (SS 5)

A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to provide trainings and cultural competency to the veteran-serving community on key issues that affect veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families or that strengthen the ability of entities to be inclusive and welcoming of veterans, servicemembers, and their respective families.   Effectively serving veterans … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Provider Training Supports​ (SS 5)