Terry R., a 73-year-old veteran, walked into the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) Tukwila office and said: “Paul sent me because I served in the Air Force in the sixties and I need some help… I don’t even know if I’m an eligible Veteran as I’ve never needed to reach out for services before.” Paul, … Continue reading New outreach reaches veterans across King County with KCVP services
Innovation and continued connection: VSHSL’s progress in 2019
For the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), 2019 was a busy year! The year was marked by: Intentional community engagement. Thirty community planning sessions were held across King County to capture diverse perspectives to inform program implementation centering community voice, particularly the voice of those from underserved and underrepresented communities. Funding and launching … Continue reading Innovation and continued connection: VSHSL’s progress in 2019
KCVP is now offering housing stabilization assistance to veterans affected by COVID-19
Our King County communities are facing many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Business closures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 have resulted in loss of employment for many in King County. To support our community members during the COVID-19 crises, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP), supported with Veterans, Seniors and Human Services … Continue reading KCVP is now offering housing stabilization assistance to veterans affected by 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