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
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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
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
Area Agency on Aging for Seattle-King County Wins Top National Award
Aging and Disability Services (ADS), a division of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) that serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and … [Read more...] about Area Agency on Aging for Seattle-King County Wins Top National Award
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
Local Aging Services: Comment Now on Four-Year Plan Update
Aging and Disability Services (ADS), a division of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) that serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Seattle and … [Read more...] about Local Aging Services: Comment Now on Four-Year Plan Update
Serving the Community: Seattle’s COVID-19 Emergency Food Response
The City of Seattle recently released a report about the 2020-2021 emergency food response during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and thanking … [Read more...] about Serving the Community: Seattle’s COVID-19 Emergency Food Response
Safe and Thriving Communities Division Hires Its First Division Director
HSD is excited to welcome Rex Brown, who has been hired as the first director of the new Safe and Thriving Communities Division! This is a very … [Read more...] about Safe and Thriving Communities Division Hires Its First Division Director
HSD Staff Respond to Record-Breaking Heatwave
In response to record-breaking heat over the last week, City of Seattle’s Human Services Department (HSD) employees were in touch with our … [Read more...] about HSD Staff Respond to Record-Breaking Heatwave
Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center to open as an emergency cooling shelter
With forecasted record breaking temperatures over the weekend through Monday, June 28, the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) announced … [Read more...] about Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center to open as an emergency cooling shelter
HSD Announces Awards for Food Bank Services in SW Seattle
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is pleased to announce the results of the 2021 Geographic Specific – Delridge, Georgetown, South Park – … [Read more...] about HSD Announces Awards for Food Bank Services in SW Seattle
Meeting Notice: Ideas and Interest in Non-Congregate Shelter Communities
The City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is seeking input on provider interest in developing and operating a new model for non-congregate … [Read more...] about Meeting Notice: Ideas and Interest in Non-Congregate Shelter Communities