A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to decrease family caregivers’ isolation, burden, and stress by increasing access to services, improving their skills and understanding, and promoting community connections and wellbeing. This investment intends to support caregivers so they can sustain their caregiver roles and support Seniors and Adults with Disabilities … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Caregiver Connections and Support (SE 4)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Short-Term Engagement Projects (SE 9)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund entities to convene short-term community-building events and activities that provide social engagement opportunities for seniors and individuals from resilient communities in ways that meet their unique cultural needs. The competitively selected projects will be community-led, reflect the populations they serve, and cultivate … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Short-Term Engagement Projects (SE 9)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Health Promotion (HL 6)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund Senior Health Promotion Programs that make improvements in the health and well-being of King County Seniors. In addition, this RFP will fund one entity to provide technical support and consultation. A gradual decrease in mental and physical capacity and a growing … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Senior Health Promotion (HL 6)
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention (HS 7) and Housing Legal Aid (HS 8)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund agencies that help support housing stability for low- and fixed income veterans, seniors, and vulnerable populations who are homeowners and renters in King County. Many individuals and families encounter significant barriers to affordable housing, placing them at heightened risk of losing stable … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention (HS 7) and Housing Legal Aid (HS 8)
Celebrating Leon Richardson’s continued public service
For more than five years, Leon Richardson served in key roles at King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS). Leon helped steward the King County Veterans Program, making it one of the strongest veterans’ programs in the nation. He led important operations for the County’s COVID-19 response and was crucial to the success … Continue reading Celebrating Leon Richardson’s continued public service
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance (FS 3)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund one or more entities to assist low-income or disabled individuals in making initial applications and appeals for federal and state income-generating benefits and programs. Not everyone can work or work full-time to provide household income. Federal and state programs provide several income-generating … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance (FS 3)