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
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
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
King County Veterans Program partners with Compass Housing Alliance to open first all-veteran 24/7 enhanced shelter
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%
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
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