We’re celebrating National Community Development Week by shining a light on the good work made possible by the federal Community Development … [Read more...] about Shining a light on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
Housing, Health, & Human Services
HSD Employee Spotlight—Meredith Clark
Meredith Clark is a Victim Advocate with HSD’s Crime Survivor Services unit, where she has worked for two years. She writes about how she supports … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Meredith Clark
HSD Victim Advocate: A job opportunity that makes a real difference
HSD is seeking a dedicated and trauma-informed Child Abuse Victim Advocate to join the Crime Survivor Services team, supporting children and families … [Read more...] about HSD Victim Advocate: A job opportunity that makes a real difference
City of Seattle Selects Mercy Housing to Redevelop Lake City Community Center
A combined community center and affordable housing development will address housing needs and create vibrant shared spaces in Lake City. The … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Selects Mercy Housing to Redevelop Lake City Community Center
Apply Now: Senior Farmers Market Cards Valued at $80
2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program now open for applications Fewer than one-third of senior citizens in the United States eat the … [Read more...] about Apply Now: Senior Farmers Market Cards Valued at $80
Community Corner—Empowering Youth and Families Outreach
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 Community Corner—Empowering Youth and Families Outreach
HSD Employee Spotlight—Temesgen Melashu
Temesgen Melashu is a Human Services Coordinator with HSD’s Youth & Family Empowerment division, where she has worked for a little more than three … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Temesgen Melashu
Standing in Solidarity with Our LGBTQ+ Community
According to the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, individuals in this community are more likely than the general population to report … [Read more...] about Standing in Solidarity with Our LGBTQ+ Community
Giving Youth a Glimpse of a “Day in the Life”
In the middle of a stretch run of a nine-week hybrid program, the Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Pathways cohort attendees were invited to … [Read more...] about Giving Youth a Glimpse of a “Day in the Life”
Community Corner—Mentoring Urban Students and Teens
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 Community Corner—Mentoring Urban Students and Teens
HSD Employee Spotlight—Vincent Guerra
What is your role at Seattle Human Services? I am a Senior Counselor with Aging & Disability Services’ Care Coordination Program. I work directly … [Read more...] about HSD Employee Spotlight—Vincent Guerra
Celebrating Seattle Housing Achievements: A Recap of Our Annual Housing Celebration
Speakers at the Annual Housing Celebration from left to right: Mayor Bruce Harrell, Samajee Clewis, Maiko Winkler-Chin, Rita Latta, James Lovell, and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Seattle Housing Achievements: A Recap of Our Annual Housing Celebration