The City of Seattle Human Services Department announced today the launch a Request for Proposals (RFP) process that will provide nearly $15 million to … [Read more...] about Human Services issues RFP to invest in community safety
Housing, Health, & Human Services
A Sea of Gratitude and Appreciation for Interns
On a night to celebrate the accomplishments of youth from across the city, Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) interns gathered for an End of … [Read more...] about A Sea of Gratitude and Appreciation for Interns
City of Seattle announces availability of $170 million in affordable rental housing funding
The Seattle Office of Housing (OH) has announced $170 million in capital funding as part of the 2025 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). These … [Read more...] about City of Seattle announces availability of $170 million in affordable rental housing funding
HSD Employee Spotlight—Job Golla
Job Golla (he/him/his) is an intern in the Human Services Department working directly on the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) with Kamal De … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Job Golla
HSD Community Corner—FamilyWorks
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that … [Read more...] about HSD Community Corner—FamilyWorks
HSD Employee Spotlight—Lilyanna McDade
Lilyanna McDade is an intern in the Human Services Department working in the Director’s Office with Deputy Director Maggie Thompson and Policy and … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Lilyanna McDade
Help inform services for older adults and people with disabilities
We want to hear from you! If you are an adult age 60 or older, an adult with a disability, or a family caregiver in King County, Aging and Disability … [Read more...] about Help inform services for older adults and people with disabilities
HSD Employee Spotlight—Ken Astrein
Ken Astrein has been working with Seattle Human Services for 36 years. He writes about what led him to community development work and his passion for … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Ken Astrein
Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Supporting People with Disabilities in Seattle This year marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law. Signed into law on … [Read more...] about Celebrating 35 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
HSD Community Corner—Teen Link
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that … [Read more...] about HSD Community Corner—Teen Link
HSD Employee Spotlight—Yleana Benitez
Yleana Benitez (pronounced ee-leh-ana) has been working with HSD’s Mayor’s Office on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault for about 1 1/2 … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Yleana Benitez
HSD Employee Spotlight—Leyla Gheisar
Leyla Gheisar has been working with HSD’s Homelessness Division for a little more than seven months. They write about being driven by a strong … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Leyla Gheisar