The growing senior population in King County has been facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19. Our Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) funded senior centers have prioritized keeping their community of seniors safe while adapting typical service delivery and developing new ways to meet clients’ needs. Below, we feature three VSHSL-funded senior centers that have … Continue reading Community support: helping seniors stay safe at home during COVID-19
The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy – Providing Food for Communities in Need
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our community in many ways, but we are grateful for how our partners and community members have come together to support their neighbors. Self-isolation of vulnerable community members and unemployment due to business closures have unfortunately increased food insecurity across the region. In response to our communities’ most pressing needs, the … Continue reading The Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy – Providing Food for Communities in Need
Memorial Day
From @KingCountyWA On Memorial Day, we pause to remember every service member who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We honor the fallen as we work together to keep our community healthy and safe. Tahoma National Cemetery, located in southeast King County, is the final resting place for more than 40,000 service … Continue reading Memorial Day
Veteran and military family counseling: a new funding opportunity from the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
There are just over 100,000 U.S. veterans in King County. Military service can often cause or exacerbate behavioral health and wellness concerns among servicemembers and veterans. Federal benefits are an important primary source for veterans' behavioral health care, but some veterans may be ineligible for VA care while others may find that seeking services at … Continue reading Veteran and military family counseling: a new funding opportunity from the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy
Connecting remotely: KCVP services available by phone and online
Our King County Veterans Program (KCVP) offices in Tukwila and Seattle are usually buzzing with activity, but on March 19th KCVP transitioned to providing remote services to maintain social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Since then, KCVP Social Service Professionals (SSPs) have been hard at work continuing to serve King County’s veterans, … Continue reading Connecting remotely: KCVP services available by phone and online
Adaptability in uncertain times: how senior centers are continuing to support our seniors
The current landscape in King County and across the world is unprecedented, but we are all in this together. Community matters now more than ever and we need each other during these stressful times, especially seniors in our community who often experience social isolation without the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many seniors in King … Continue reading Adaptability in uncertain times: how senior centers are continuing to support our seniors