The 2025 King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement survey is now underway, and we are calling on nonprofits in the region to encourage their employees to take 15-20 minutes and participate in the survey. Nonprofit employees are invited to share their candid thoughts on job satisfaction, workplace environment, supervisory relationships, pay/benefits, and other factors that encourage … Continue reading The King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement Survey is now live!
Introducing Michael Bailey, our new Adult Services Division Director!
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) warmly welcomes Michael Bailey as the new director of the Adult Services Division (ASD). Michael brings more than 15 years of experience leading health and human service organizations, advancing economic mobility efforts, supporting aging adults, and co-creating community-led programs. Michael has a strong commitment to collaborative … Continue reading Introducing Michael Bailey, our new Adult Services Division Director!
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)
VSHSL investments in King County’s seniors and their caregivers
Washington’s population is aging, including here in King County. In 2020, one in four King County residents were aged 55 or older. This proportion of King County’s population is expected to increase to 30 percent before 2040. Many older adults are at a higher risk for social isolation and loneliness which negatively impact health and well-being, … Continue reading VSHSL investments in King County’s seniors and their caregivers
Local funding working to prevent human trafficking in King County
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. During the month of January, governments, anti-trafficking organizations, law enforcement, survivor advocates, community leaders, and community members come together to raise awareness about human trafficking, to educate the public on how to identify and prevent human trafficking, and to protect and empower survivors of all forms of human trafficking. Human trafficking … Continue reading Local funding working to prevent human trafficking in King County
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