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Key Takeaways Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is partnering with Washington 211 to offer free emergency housing to residents displaced by several active wildfires across six Washington counties and three tribal…
Across Washington State, organizations serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color provide mental health care rooted in culture, community and lived experience. This month, we’re shining a light on just a few Washington organizations that center mental health care on…
Self-care on the go can be as easy as filling a bag with items that help you focus, feel grounded or remember that moments of anxiety can pass. Quick Steps Pick a Bag Choose something to hold your self-care items.…
See how Crisis Connections supported more than 729,000 people in 2025 with care, crisis support, basic needs resources, and connection. Every day, people across our community reach out to Crisis Connections when emergencies happen—mental health or basic needs crises, loneliness or times when real human…
Celebrate Pride with Crisis Connections and explore affirming support, community stories, and LGBTQIA2S+ events across Washington. Together we celebrate our LGBTQIA2S+ community with love, pride and joy. We hear stories every day from folks who are fully embracing who they are with peace and a…
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Airbnb.org Provides Housing Amid Washington Wildfire Evacuations
KPVI, August 2026
Displaced by the fires? Nonprofit partners with Airbnb to offer housing
KREM 2, August 2026
Airbnb to provide free housing in 6 counties for wildfire relief
KING 5 TV, August 2026
People in WA prisons get access to 988 hotline
Spokesman Review, May 2026
New King County hotline offers non-police option to report hate crimes
South Seattle Emerald, November 2025
Emergency Response Plan courtesy of King County 211 - Crisis Connections
Inform USA, November 2025
King County launches stop hate hotline for victims of hate crimes
KING 5 TV, October 2025
Snohomish County's 211 hotline is moving away from local control
Herald Net, September 2025