Student veterans stand at a critical juncture in their transitions from military service to civilian life. Because they often come to college and universities later in life, it is not unusual for these student veterans – particularly women student veterans - to have young children who require care while parents attend classes, study or work part…
Parents, friends and family of children and adults with disabilities are often called upon to do the essential but difficult work providing unpaid care for a loved one. In King County, currently 70 percent of people living with a disability reside with a family caregiver, and 23 percent of those family caregivers are themselves older…
The King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) has set aside funds to commission community-led research that provides King County an assessment of strengths, barriers and needs of geographic, cultural or experiential communities in King County. A new funding opportunity is available from the VSHSL to support persons, tribes and/or community-based organizations to develop, conduct, and…
National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15 every year, traditionally honors the histories, cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. During this month and throughout the year, organizations across the country share history, heritage and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage…
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Geography, traffic, limited mobility, limited access to transportation, limited resources, and complex or confusing systems can challenge an individual's ability to seek and receive the housing, financial, social, or health services they need to thrive. Food banks are important gathering points in which diverse groups of persons of whom the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) can help are…
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