Check Community Resources Online
for additional information and for the most current updates of the following resources.
The Eastside Tent City (4) is now at the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at 10021 NE 124th St in Kirkland.
until October 31, 2009.
Tent City (3) is now at All Saints Episcopal Church at 5150 S Cloverdale Place in Seattle until October 22, 2009.
The Volunteers of America - Greenwood Food Bank has recently changed their hours to better accommodate their disabled
clients. The new hours are: Tuesday 2-6pm, Wednesday 11:30-1pm (for people with disabilities), Wednesday 1-4pm and
Friday noon-4pm.
Heaven Race
Ministries is a new organization serving Renton, Seattle, Tukwila, Skyway and Kent with two services:
1) Distributes new clothes, cleaning supplies, skin care products, hair products, home supplies and occasionally
has furniture. 2) Offers an entrepreneurial skill development workshop and classes in the fundamentals of business,
personal finance and budgeting. Single mothers without internet access are encouraged to
use the computer lab for online courses. Also provides computer training workshops, including Microsoft Office
programs, Photoshop and introductory computer classes.
Northwest Justice Project - Housing Law is closed until further notice. Check future Resource
Talk newsletters for updates.
Community Psychiatric Clinic will be moving the Impact Co-occurring Disorder Criminal Justice Program
on October 1st from the Pioneer Square location to a larger more centrally-located site at 1008 James St,
near Harborview Medical Center.
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September and October Selected Resources
This column highlights timely resources in the community information database that might otherwise go unnoticed
by our users. It is always recommended to check
Community Resources Online for additional information and for the most current information concerning the
following resources.
September Resource Highlights
Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) is offering two trainings in September. For more information, visit the Web site, call (425) 656-4305 x238 or email:
alicia@dawnonline.org.-
The Domestic Violence Advocacy Training includes 50 hours of
intense instruction and skill building, including practice sessions and homework. This training meets
and Exceeds W.A.C. requirements for Domestic Violence Advocates. It is perfect for volunteers, new advocates,
staff needing refresher courses, interns and relief workers. Please register no later than September 7, 2009.
The training is Thursday, September 10-October 31.
Cost: (Training fee waived for all volunteers who sign a 1-year volunteer contract with DAWN.) $200 Training Fee,
$35 Manual Fee and $35 Individual Class Fee.
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The Support Group Facilitation Training will be at DAWN on September 25, from 8am–5pm. The training covers: support
group fundamentals, facilitation skills, communication/listening skills, Working with challenging situations in
group settings, leading meditation/relaxation exercises and self-care for facilitators.
MPowerment is in the process of producing new educational materials for homeless LGBT young people and will be
conducting 2 focus groups at MPowerment, 1017 East Union Street (above the Lifelong Thrift Store). Space is limited
for both groups (10 participants each), please RSVP to Ken Myers at (206) 957-1665 or kenm@llaa.org as soon as possible and forward this to any other service
providers or LGBT youth who may want to attend. The deadline to RSVP is September, 14th.Here are the dates and details:
- Focus Group for Homeless LGBT Youth
Thursday, September 17, 4-5:30pm
10 LGBT youth (under the age of 23) who have experienced homelessness are needed to participate in this focus group.
Participants will receive a $10 gift card and refreshments will be provided.
- Focus Group for Service Providers/Community Stakeholders
Friday, September 18, 11:30am-1pm
A total of 10 service providers/community stakeholders are needed to participate. A light lunch will be provided.
Solid Ground Tenant Education Workshops will provide general information about tenant laws and provide tools
and resources to get help for housing problems. Here is a list of class locations and times in September (stay tuned for October dates in the next Resource Talk):
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Black Diamond
Thursday, September 10, 6pm
31605 3rd Ave SE
Black Diamond, WA, 98010 -
Covington
Saturday, September 12, 3pm
Covington City Library
27100 164th Ave SE
Covington, WA 98042 -
Renton
Monday, September 21, 1pm
Renton City Hall
1055 S Grady Way
Renton, WA 98055 -
Des Moines
Tuesday, September 29, 7pm
Des Moines Activity Center
2045 S. 216th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198
Seattle Tilth's Harvest Fair
Celebrate harvest season with the gardening, farmer's market and sustainable
living communities. Come hungry - there will be delicious food, as well as fresh fall fruits and veggies. The fair is
Saturday, September 12, 10am-5pm, behind
the Good Shepherd Center in the Wallingford neighborhood 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle.
Northwest CHADD
Seattle Adult Support Group for children and adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder
meets the first Wednesday of every month, September-July, 7-8pm. Bring your
personal expertise (you know more than you think) and share in the discussion. All levels of knowledge and experience
are welcome.
Millionair Club Charity - Eye Clinic
A weekly eye clinic is available for those who need an eye exam. Those
who qualify receive an exam and a pair of glasses once per year. The program is run by volunteer opticians and
optometrists from September through June and is funded by the Lions Sight Foundation.
Fathers Network
Provides a variety of activities and resources to fathers including a bi-weekly meeting September through June and
quarterly seminars addressing topics such as grief and loss, building family resilience, enhancing relationships
when raising a child with special needs, and trusts, wills and guardianships.
October Resource Highlights
City of Bellevue - Utilities Tax Relief Program
The City of Bellevue's Tax Relief Program offers a year-end rebate of tax on utilities for low-income households in
Bellevue. Applicants must meet income guidelines (total income in 2009 for a single person of
$28,231 or less or $32,271 or less for married/co-tenant and can apply October 1 through November 27. For more information,
call (425) 452-6932.
Solid Ground - Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
Volunteers, many who are homebound, knit or crochet handmade hats, scarves, mittens, and baby items for homeless
people in Seattle/King County. Finished clothing is given to shelters and agencies in the community. Agencies
should enquire in October about application and distribution dates (usually November-December) every year. Call to
receive an application form (206) 957-4779 ext. 120.
Domestic Violence Awareness Events at Highline Community College
During the month of October, Highline Community College hosts a variety of events geared toward
education and healing activities for those who have been touched by domestic violence.
The October month of events is sponsored by Highline Community College Women’s Programs in
coordination with King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Call (206) 878-3710 ext. 3340 or email the Women's Programs at
wopro@highline.edu for more information.
Arc of King County
Provides grants four times a year to people with developmental disabilities for necessities such as basic household furnishings, first-time rent and utility deposits,
home safety and mobility devices such as fences, wheelchair ramps and hand rails, as well as assistive technology. Requests for up to $1,000
may be made. Call (206) 364-6337 or email mjmagruder@arcofkingcounty.org for more
information. Applications are available on the
Web site. Next grant deadline is October 31,
2009.
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