The 2023 VSHSL Annual Report and Data Dashboard is live!

We are excited to share the 2023 Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) annual report and data dashboard! In partnership with 209 community-based providers, the VSHSL served over 74,000 individuals through programs designed to meet the diverse needs of King County residents. These efforts reflect King County's commitment to equity, racial, and social justice, … Continue reading The 2023 VSHSL Annual Report and Data Dashboard is live!

King County partners with University of Washington to open free veteran civil legal clinic

Last week King County Executive Dow Constantine and the University of Washington School of Law announced a new partnership to open a free civil legal services clinic for veterans, servicemembers, and their families. Starting in early 2025, law students will work with the Veterans Clinic to provide free legal advice, representation, and services to veterans … Continue reading King County partners with University of Washington to open free veteran civil legal clinic

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)

King County recognizes Military Appreciation Month

May is Military Appreciation Month, a special time designated to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of military members, veterans, their families, and lost loved ones. During the month of May, and all year long, we have the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate servicemembers across all branches of the U.S Armed Forces, both … Continue reading King County recognizes Military Appreciation Month

New VSHSL funding opportunity: ​​ Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention (HL 10)

A new funding opportunity, Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention (HL 10), is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to develop and implement in-depth, multi-level, coordinated gender-based violence and trafficking prevention and community engagement strategies tailored to geographically and culturally diverse communities across King County. Gender-based violence affects millions of people in the United States … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: ​​ Countywide Gender-Based Violence and Trafficking Prevention (HL 10)

New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Provider Training Supports​ (SS 5)

A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to provide trainings and cultural competency to the veteran-serving community on key issues that affect veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families or that strengthen the ability of entities to be inclusive and welcoming of veterans, servicemembers, and their respective families.   Effectively serving veterans … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Veteran Provider Training Supports​ (SS 5)