https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGIIV4Y_LX8 Video highlight from the Booker House grand opening, Health Through Housing's Federal Way location. Features remarks from Harold G. Booker II, son of Harold G. Booker, the building's namesake; King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) President and CEO Michelle Merriweather, and City of Federal Way Council President Martin Moore. … Continue reading A Place to Call Home: Inside the Opening of the Booker House in Federal Way
King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
Earlier this week King County Executive Dow Constantine and Minority Veterans of America celebrated the opening of Q'mmunity House today, the first transitional home in the country for LGBTQ+ veterans. Q'mmunity House will provide on-site holistic case management, connections to the veteran-serving community, and a safe, affirming, and supportive home for LGBTQ+ veterans experiencing homelessness … Continue reading King County partners with Minority Veterans of America to open first-in-the-nation transitional housing for LGBTQ+ veterans
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)
Health Through Housing and Compass Housing Alliance celebrate the grand opening of Don’s Place in Auburn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KvHqRYLsVg Video highlight from Health Through Housing's Don's Place grand opening. This week, King County celebrated the grand opening of Don’s Place, a Health Through Housing building providing 81 units of supportive housing for people exiting chronic homelessness, including veterans and seniors. Compass Housing Alliance, a long-time provider of supportive housing and services for people … Continue reading Health Through Housing and Compass Housing Alliance celebrate the grand opening of Don’s Place in Auburn
Executive Constantine proposes key investments in the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Implementation Plan
This week, Executive Constantine proposed the Implementation Plan to the King County Council for the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL). The VSHSL Implementation Plan is a strategy-by-strategy plan that details how Executive Constantine intends to invest the 2024-2029 VSHSL proceeds in King County’s communities to improve overall health and well-being, help communities thrive, and reduce … Continue reading Executive Constantine proposes key investments in the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Implementation Plan
New program bridges gaps to meet the health and wellness needs of King County’s veterans
Many of America’s veterans, servicemembers, and their family members face challenges in accessing healthcare and wellness supports. Often times, challenges arise due to gaps in eligibility for health coverage, difficulties navigating large healthcare systems such as the VA, and the complexities in applying for and receiving disability benefits. Since 2005, the King County Veterans Program … Continue reading New program bridges gaps to meet the health and wellness needs of King County’s veterans
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