Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the United States’ observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength." Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This Older Americans Month we celebrate … Continue reading Recognizing Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and our AANHPI senior community
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Caregiver Supports for Caregivers of Seniors and Veterans
Family and friends of seniors and veterans are often called upon to do the essential but difficult work of providing unpaid care for a loved one as they age or encounter complex health challenges. While caregiving relationships can be supportive and mutually beneficial, they can also be stressful, demanding, and cause adverse economic, physical, and … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Caregiver Supports for Caregivers of Seniors and Veterans
Virtual Villages: helping King County seniors age in place
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the United States’ observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is "Communities of Strength." Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support and inspire others. This Older Americans Month we celebrate … Continue reading Virtual Villages: helping King County seniors age in place
Help build stronger nonprofits in King County by participating in the Employee Engagement survey!
The second survey of the two-part King County Nonprofit Employment Survey, the Employee Engagement survey is open now until June 25, 2021! Participation is open to all King County-based and serving nongovernmental, nonprofit entities with salaried employees. The survey asks questions relating to non-wage benefits and other items that contribute to employee job satisfaction. All … Continue reading Help build stronger nonprofits in King County by participating in the Employee Engagement survey!
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Remote Access from Rural Food Banks Pilot
Geography, traffic, limited mobility, limited access to transportation, limited resources, and complex or confusing systems can challenge an individual's ability to seek and receive the housing, financial, social, or health services they need to thrive. Food banks are important gathering points in which diverse groups of persons of whom the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) can help are … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Remote Access from Rural Food Banks Pilot
King County Veterans Program now in Northgate
The King County Veterans Program (KCVP) Seattle office now has a new home. Formerly located in Belltown, KCVP Seattle is now located in Northgate. Starting today, March 15, the new location at the Northgate Executive Center II is open for in person services. A relocation to Northgate helps KCVP expand outreach efforts to diverse communities … Continue reading King County Veterans Program now in Northgate