This week, King County Executive Dow Constantine, King County Councilmember Jorge Barón and Compass Housing Alliance celebrated the opening of the Blaine Veterans Center, the first all-veteran 24/7 enhanced shelter in King County. The center will provide onsite services and supports to 36 veterans experiencing homelessness in King County, including case management, housing navigation support, … Continue reading King County Veterans Program partners with Compass Housing Alliance to open first all-veteran 24/7 enhanced shelter
King County program helps reduce veteran homelessness by 40%
This blog was originally posted on Executive Dow Constantine's Medium account. https://vimeo.com/913210824?share=copy The Collaborative Case Management Program, or CCM, has provided housing for 162 veterans since its launch in 2021, helping reduce veteran homelessness in King County by 40%. CCM is a first-in-the-nation, award-winning program that supports low-income veterans experiencing homelessness by providing rent assistance … Continue reading King County program helps reduce veteran homelessness by 40%
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Outreach and Resource Programs
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to provide outreach and resources to King County veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families who will benefit from connection to and provision of community resources. Funded outreach and resource programs will provide direct services, connect veterans with a service hub such as the … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Outreach and Resource Programs
Local partnership helps veterans bridge the digital divide
Recently over 40 veterans, servicemembers and their families received free laptops thanks to a local partnership between the King County Veterans Program (KCVP), Comcast, and Operation Military Family (OMF). The event, which took place at KCVP’s Tukwila office, provided veterans with over 40 free laptops donated by Comcast, a donation totaling over $15,000. For the … Continue reading Local partnership helps veterans bridge the digital divide
Gratitude and service to our region’s veterans on Veterans Day
King County is home to more than 115,000 veterans, and about 1,200 employees at King County are veterans. On Veterans Day each year we have the opportunity to honor veterans, servicemembers, and their families. This year, we not only get to thank veterans for their individual service and sacrifice, but we give our thanks for … Continue reading Gratitude and service to our region’s veterans on Veterans Day
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 … Continue reading New program bridges gaps to meet the health and wellness needs of King County’s veterans
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