Yesterday, King County Executive Shannon Braddock joined Minority Veterans of America and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the Minority Vets Community Center. The center is a first-of-its-kind space designed to meet the needs of underrepresented veterans, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, women, religious, and non-religious minority veterans. The new center, funded by King County’s Veterans, … Continue reading King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-of-its-kind community center for underrepresented veterans
Providing reentry supports for veterans following incarceration
Returning to the community after incarceration poses new and unique challenges, especially for veterans. Getting identification and taking care of physical and mental health needs are a priority, and so is finding employment, securing housing, and accessing food and transportation. Understanding all of these systems can be challenging. Recognizing the specific needs of veterans returning … Continue reading Providing reentry supports for veterans following incarceration
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families (FS 5)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund financial assistance for King County Veterans, military servicemembers, and their family members enrolled in Post-secondary Programs including, but not limited to, colleges, universities, and trade schools. For many people, attaining a higher level of education is a critical step in … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families (FS 5)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Vets Engaged (SE 7)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund entities to convene community-building events and activities that increase social engagement and connection for veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families. The intent is to cultivate a sense of belonging among veterans and that help bridge the military-civilian divide which is the … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Vets Engaged (SE 7)
Honoring Our Veterans: A Message from DCHS
As we approach Veterans Day, we at King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) take a moment to honor the brave veterans and servicemembers who have served our country. Their sacrifices, during and after service, have shaped the nation we know today. Our nation’s veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedoms … Continue reading Honoring Our Veterans: A Message from DCHS
Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
This summer the King County Adult Services Division (ASD) hosted the 2024 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) 3rd Annual Summit at the Seattle Airport Marriot. The summit brought together over 200 providers, partners, and King County staff for a day of engaging presentations, activities, and opportunities to connect and strengthen the network of … Continue reading Celebrating the VSHSL community at the third annual summit
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