$19.5 million in local investments will support the creation of 204 affordable homes for … [Read more...] about Mayor and Office of Housing Announce 2021 Investments to Date, Forthcoming Investments Focused on BIPOC Homeownership
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Mayor Durkan Announces January 15, 2022 Extension of Eviction Moratorium and Continuation of Additional COVID-Related Protections
SEATTLE (September 21, 2021) – As federal funds for rental assistance continue to be distributed, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced today that she … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces January 15, 2022 Extension of Eviction Moratorium and Continuation of Additional COVID-Related Protections
In Partnership with Washington State, Mayor Durkan Announces $50 Million to Quickly Create New Affordable Housing
165 newly constructed units of affordable housing will serve young adults and individuals experiencing homelessness or … [Read more...] about In Partnership with Washington State, Mayor Durkan Announces $50 Million to Quickly Create New Affordable Housing
Mayor Durkan Announces $9.8 Million to BIPOC- Led Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative
SEATTLE (September 10, 2021) — Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced $9.8 million in awards through the Equitable Development … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces $9.8 Million to BIPOC- Led Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative
HOPE Team Releases Mid-Year Report
Q2 data shows the most shelter referrals and enrollments ever recorded by the Human Services Department Yesterday, the City of Seattle Human … [Read more...] about HOPE Team Releases Mid-Year Report
HOPE Team releases mid-year report, Q2 data shows the most shelter referrals and enrollments ever recorded by the Human Services Department
Yesterday, the HOPE Team submitted its 2021 Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) report to Seattle City … [Read more...] about HOPE Team releases mid-year report, Q2 data shows the most shelter referrals and enrollments ever recorded by the Human Services Department
HSD Focuses on Vulnerable Populations in Preparation for Forecasted Extreme Heat
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Seattle area due to forecasted high temperatures above 90 degrees. The … [Read more...] about HSD Focuses on Vulnerable Populations in Preparation for Forecasted Extreme Heat
$30 Million Equitable Community Initiative Recommendations Signed into Law
Task Force led the city’s largest self-determined, community-led effort to fund strategies to improve outcomes for BIPOC community SEATTLE (August … [Read more...] about $30 Million Equitable Community Initiative Recommendations Signed into Law
City of Seattle Announces Partnerships to Open New Shelter Spaces
City will fund 89 spaces in partnership with King County using the JustCARE program Africatown Community … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Announces Partnerships to Open New Shelter Spaces
Three New Tiny House Village Projects to Offer Even More Spaces
Today, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) provided an update to City Council’s Select Committee on Homelessness Strategies and Investments on … [Read more...] about Three New Tiny House Village Projects to Offer Even More Spaces
City announces $10.4 million to Community Organizations Focused on BIPOC Safety
Programs cover a range of services and upstream investments from violence prevention to restorative justice Seattle (July 21, 2021) … [Read more...] about City announces $10.4 million to Community Organizations Focused on BIPOC Safety
HSD prepares its wildfire smoke response to support people experiencing homelessness
**This article was also cross-posted to the Homelessness Response Blog In addition to the incredible challenges our City has faced due to the … [Read more...] about HSD prepares its wildfire smoke response to support people experiencing homelessness