What’s next: The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy approved by voters

Since 2005, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) has helped people and families transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, access emergency financial assistance, obtain domestic violence advocacy, receive behavioral health treatment, and make connections to critical services. This week, King County voters approved the VSHSL for the fourth time, reaffirming…

New program bridges gaps to meet the health and wellness needs of King County’s veterans

Many of America’s veterans, servicemembers, and their family members face challenges in accessing healthcare and wellness supports. Often times, challenges arise due to gaps in eligibility for health coverage, difficulties navigating large healthcare systems such as the VA, and the complexities in applying for and receiving disability benefits. Since 2005, the King County Veterans Program…

Meet the faces behind the impact: 2022 VSHSL Annual Report

In 2022, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) continued to build on previous investments and delivered programming to help people transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment, access emergency financial assistance, connect with domestic violence advocacy, receive behavioral health treatment, and access other resources and services. The VSHSL has reached across a…

Amplifying Black Voices: VSHSL Partners Spotlight

King County observes the Juneteenth federal holiday to celebrate and honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. While Juneteenth is a celebration of emancipation, we must still remember the fight for a racially-just future is ongoing and we must continue to fight for racial equity and address the disparities that exist…

Building connections: VSHSL summit recap and recorded trainings

On May 3rd and 4th, the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) hosted the second annual VSHSL Summit, bringing together VSHSL-funded providers and the broader human services community. Over two days at the Museum of Flight, the summit included presentations and trainings from expert service providers, panel discussions, and many opportunities to network and…

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…