For more than five years, Leon Richardson served in key roles at King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Leon helped steward the King County Veterans Program, making it one of the strongest veterans’ programs in the nation. He led important operations for the County’s COVID-19 response and was crucial to the success … Continue reading Celebrating Leon Richardson’s continued public service
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance (FS 3)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund one or more entities to assist low-income or disabled individuals in making initial applications and appeals for federal and state income-generating benefits and programs. Not everyone can work or work full-time to provide household income. Federal and state programs provide several income-generating … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance (FS 3)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Gender-Based Violence System Navigation and Mobile Advocacy (SS 4)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund community-based survivor-centered network of mobile advocates equipped with flexible emergency financial assistance for adult survivors of Gender-Based Violence, Human Trafficking, and Commercial Sexual Exploitation. In recent years, King County has seen an unprecedented increase in requests to assist those in crisis … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Gender-Based Violence System Navigation and Mobile Advocacy (SS 4)
Save the date! Join us on August 22nd for the VSHSL Summit
Mark your calendars for August 22nd, 2024! The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) will be hosting the 2024 VSHSL Summit for all VSHSL community partners and the broader human service provider community. Join us for an interactive summit that will include engaging presentations, panel discussions, and opportunities for networking and connection. The VSHSL … Continue reading Save the date! Join us on August 22nd for the VSHSL Summit
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Civil Legal Aid Clinic or Fellowship (SS 10)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund a program operated by, or affiliated with, an accredited school of law whose students will provide legal aid for veterans, servicemembers, and their families through a clinic or fellowship model. While the VSHSL separately invests in assisting King County residents with applying … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Civil Legal Aid Clinic or Fellowship (SS 10)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Villages (HS 5)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund the ongoing development and operations of geographically based or culturally affiliated Senior Villages to support diverse and low-income seniors to age well in their communities of choice and remain stably housed. King County’s senior population is growing rapidly. Currently, seniors aged 55 … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Villages (HS 5)