In response to below freezing temperatures and snow forecasted for later this week, the City of Seattle is opening a severe weather overnight shelter … [Read more...] about City of Seattle to open severe weather shelter in response to forecasted subfreezing temperatures, snow
Homelessness
Mayor Durkan Statement on Selection of Regina Cannon as the First CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
Seattle (February 4, 2021) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan issued the following statement on the selection of Regina Cannon as the first CEO of the King … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Statement on Selection of Regina Cannon as the First CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
What a Year! Thank you.
As 2020 comes to a close, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and as well as one can be in what has surely been one of the more challenging … [Read more...] about What a Year! Thank you.
City of Seattle Homelessness Response Update
As part of the recently approved 2021 budget, funding was included for a Human Services Department (HSD) led eight-person … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Homelessness Response Update
Mayor Durkan Announces Additional Investments in Affordable Housing for Historic Total of $115 Million in 2020
City investments made in 2020 will support the creation or preservation of over 1,400 rental homes and homeownership opportunities Since … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces Additional Investments in Affordable Housing for Historic Total of $115 Million in 2020
Annual Report Highlights Unprecedented Challenges Facing Seattle
Seattle (December 4, 2020) – Three years ago, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan was sworn in as the 56th mayor of Seattle, and first woman … [Read more...] about Annual Report Highlights Unprecedented Challenges Facing Seattle
Mayor Durkan Announces Leadership Updates at Emergency Management, Human Services, and Arts and Culture
Seattle (December 4, 2020) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today announced several leadership changes, including the appointment of Curry … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces Leadership Updates at Emergency Management, Human Services, and Arts and Culture
Mayor Durkan Signs 2021 Adopted Budget
Seattle (December 1, 2020) – Mayor Jenny A. Durkan today signed the City’s 2021 Adopted Budget into law. After proposing a 2021 budget in … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Signs 2021 Adopted Budget
City of Seattle Reminds Residents and Businesses of Resources Available for COVID-19 Relief, Announces $1.7M in funding to support BIPOC Led Organizations Impacted by the Pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City of Seattle has worked quickly to launch COVID-19 relief programs including rent relief, expanding shelter … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Reminds Residents and Businesses of Resources Available for COVID-19 Relief, Announces $1.7M in funding to support BIPOC Led Organizations Impacted by the Pandemic
City of Seattle Reminds Residents and Businesses of Resources Available for COVID-19 Relief, Announces $1.7M in funding to support BIPOC Led Organizations Impacted by the Pandemic
SEATTLE (November 18, 2020) – Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the City of Seattle has worked quickly to launch COVID-19 relief programs including … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Reminds Residents and Businesses of Resources Available for COVID-19 Relief, Announces $1.7M in funding to support BIPOC Led Organizations Impacted by the Pandemic
Mayor Durkan Announces $5.65 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative
EDI organizations have secured more than $105 million in City-funded dollars since 2017 Mayor signs property transfer to community ownership … [Read more...] about Mayor Durkan Announces $5.65 Million to Community Organizations Through the Equitable Development Initiative
HSD Announces Investments in Single Adult Shelter Surge Hotel Buildings & RRH Supportive Services
The Homeless Strategy & Investment (HSI) Division of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce the availability of two … [Read more...] about HSD Announces Investments in Single Adult Shelter Surge Hotel Buildings & RRH Supportive Services