Late June 2026 bulletin
I had not planned on a third newsletter in June, but some things have come up that need immediate distribution. Today we will start with asks and follow with events.
ASKS
Urgent housing request
“Clean and quiet 62 year old woman on disability needs quiet housing with private entrance/quarters on the ground floor with no steps, slopes or hills. Needs to be in or as close to Issaquah as possible but could do Renton, Fall City or possibly Sammamish. Raine is ambulatory but physically impaired. She is warm and friendly, stable, reliable and conscientious, vegan, does not smoke, drink or do drugs and has no pets. She can pay up to $1,000 for rent and utilities and can furnish however many references you need.” (email eli410maupin@gmail.com) or call Elizabeth to connect with Raine)
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Old Friends Club provides activities and companionship for people with dementia so that their regular caregivers can get a breather. The club needs places in which to offer their services on the Eastside. In your own community, please think about churches, senior centers, community centers, or similar that might be interested in helping families impacted by dementia, please reach out! bob@oldfriendsclub.org
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EVENTS
Charter for Compassion US Chat on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 PM PT
This gathering is open, welcoming, and grounded in conversation. Whether this is your first Chat or you’ve joined us before, we would be so glad to have you with us.
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Healthcare Community Meeting on Wednesday, June 24th, 5:30 PM on Zoom
Connecting with members from across the state to strategize and plan our next steps.
Building strategies to protect current healthcare access right here in Washington state.
Advancing Universal Healthcare: Discussing how we can push our goals for a universal healthcare system forward, both at the state and national levels.
Click here to RSVP and secure your spot!
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From Eastside For All: As immigration enforcement activity has increased on the Eastside, we've heard growing concern from residents who want to know how they can respond safely and effectively if they witness an ICE operation.
To help answer those questions, East King RISE developed a Constitutional Observer Training in partnership with Seattle Indivisible and West Seattle Indivisible, with support from WAISN and ACLU-WA.
This free, one-hour training prepares community members to safely and effectively respond if they encounter immigration enforcement activity. Participants learn how to document what they observe, understand the role and limitations of Constitutional Observers, and help ensure that constitutional rights are respected.
We would be grateful if you would share this training with your networks. The more people who are prepared, the stronger our community response will be when neighbors need support.
· In person Constitutional Observer Training Wed, June 24 @ 7pm in Bellevue. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleeastside/event/970672/
· Virtual Constitutional Observer Training Mon, June 29 @ 7pm https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibleeastside/event/970680/
P.S. East King RISE is happy to present this training either in person or via Zoom to community groups, organizations and congregations. Please reach out to eastkingrapidresponse@gmail.com for more info and to schedule.
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You might also check out: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblewashingtons8thdistrict-1/event/868208/
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A Shared Table: 250 Years of Religious Freedom - Friday, July 3, 2026
An invitation from Kol Ami: Together we will share food, music, stories, and gratitude for the freedom that allows each of our traditions to flourish while standing alongside one another as neighbors. This year’s theme is Neighborism—the belief that strong communities are built when we know one another, care for one another, and work together for the common good. Clergy, community leaders, elected officials, and members of all faith traditions are welcome. We would be honored by your presence.
6:00 PM – Community Potluck Dinner
7:30 PM – Interfaith Choir Shabbat Service and Celebration
Please RSVP at here for the safety of our neighbors.
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American Friends Service Committee and the Peace and Social Concerns Committees of North Pacific Yearly Meeting and University Friends Meeting. Invite you to join them on July 4, 2026, at 11 am, in one hour of silent worship at the Federal Office Building, 909 First Avenue, Seattle Washington, to bear witness to the disruption and dehumanization that authoritarian actions are inflicting in our communities. Bring water, weather appropriate clothes, a portable chair (if needed) and anything else you need to be safe and comfortable. Bring signs showing the signs of authoritarianism you see in your community and messages of love and support for communities that are suffering.
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The Continuum of Care Membership Convening on July 14 from 9 AM to 4:30 PM will focus on the theme: From Stability to Opportunity: Building Inclusive Systems for Housing, Employment, and Community Well-Being. We will gather at the Muckleshoot Community Center - 17432 SE 392nd Street Auburn, WA 98092
Any person or organization who is working to address homelessness can register as a member(External link opens in new window) of the Continuum of Care. CoC Membership Registration Link - https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/14a929b05a1c4685a0688352f2b26ac5
This convening will bring together partners from across the homelessness response system to connect, learn, and collaborate on advancing housing stability, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening inclusive community solutions. Together, we will explore strategies that support our collective commitment to preventing and ending homelessness in King County.
Please RSVP by July 7, 2026, to help us plan appropriately and ensure accommodations for all participants.
RSVP LINK: here
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KCRHA is activating Tier 2 severe weather protocols again, June 22 - 23, 2026
With elevated HeatRisk in the orange category in the forecast, KCRHA is activating tier 2 severe weather protocols, in accordance with our Severe Weather Policy, from Monday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 23, winding down the morning of Wednesday, June 24. If the forecast shifts, we may extend the activation.
Severe Weather Shelter Navigation Hotline: (206) 245-1026 – Available 7:00 am – 10:30 pm daily during severe weather activations
Anyone can use this hotline during severe weather activations for information on shelters and navigating to shelter locations. Families with children can call to be connected with a shelter and a ride to that location, as available.
Please check the website as information is updated.
HOUSING
The following property is for sale for ARCH income eligible buyers:
Address: 10042 Main St, #206, Bellevue, WA 98004 MLS#2538220
Listing Price: $500,000
HOA Dues: $416 / month
Income Limits: 1 person $103,572
2 people $118,368
3 people $133,164
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For NonProfits:
CoC Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
KCRHA is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support a countywide regional proposal for expected federal grant funding under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025 (YHDP NOFO). The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) New Projects NOFA will be updated once more details from HUD are released. KCRHA expects to release the opportunity by June 18, 2026 on the Funding Opportunities webpage in the dropdown menu titled “Anticipated & Open Procurements.”
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HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program RFP
As the collaborative applicant for the King County-City of Seattle CoC, KCRHA is seeking proposals to include the countywide application for new federal grant funding under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025. This funding opportunity is distinct from the annual CoC Program NOFO competition and is limited to projects serving youth and young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This RFP is intended to enhance the continuum of comprehensive, person-centered solutions for youth and young adults within King County. All submissions are due July, 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM PST. Two information sessions will take place:
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Commerce awards technical assistance and preconstruction funding for multifamily affordable housing developers
$2.87 million will be provided to organizations serving Washington communities
The Washington State Department of Commerce is making 20 awards totaling $2,873,499 from the state Housing Trust Fund that will empower developers to access technical assistance and cover preconstruction costs for future affordable housing developments. Developers that are being awarded these funds work to support historically underserved communities in Washington, including:
Communities marginalized by racism or other forms of discrimination
Rural communities
Communities that have not historically accessed capital funding for affordable housing
The awards will aid organizations in preparing to successfully compete for capital funding from sources such as cities, counties, traditional bank loans, and low-income housing tax credits.
View the list of Preconstruction and Technical Assistance awards (PDF)
https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/8lbcq72zuqgsce9hwd946mfxygnt3ndq
We carefully reviewed the 81 applicants to the funding notice #MHU-2026-02, https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/xardkoopeiy49a0px1s7frzgytqav5ja/file/2142193147088
released in February. Applicants requested a total of $15.4 million. View the list of Preconstruction and Technical Assistance applications (PDF). https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/myv3ox4z453kqnse0ysfkbzvmympktm9
The state Legislature invested more than $728 million in the Washington State Housing Trust Fund in the 2025-2027 Capital Budget and 2026 Supplemental Budget. This funding increases the capacity of our housing partners to deliver thousands of new affordable housing units across every part of the state. Read more about Washington’s affordable housing investment in the Biennial Investment Strategy.
Questions?
Email the application team at HTFApp@commerce.wa.gov.
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Supportive Housing Fidelity training
The Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team invite you to join them for a Fidelity reviews training webinar. July 7 & 8, 1-3 PM
The supportive housing benefit under the FCS program is based on the federal evidence and research-based Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) model. FCS staff are committed to training and assisting FCS providers in pursuing strategies that will result in improved services and outcomes for people enrolled in FCS.
Please note: This training is not an onboarding training for new FCS staff. This training is designed for staff members who already have an understanding of the Permanent Supportive Housing principles and want to be trained in becoming a fidelity reviewer.
Who should attend?
• Anyone who is interested in learning about SAMHSA's permanent supportive housing evidence-based practice
• Staff who are new to supportive housing or FCS
• Providers who would like a refresher of the permanent supportive housing principles
• Individuals interested in Fidelity Reviewer Certificate Training
Register for webinar part 1 https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/42594a6b-2b47-4d4b-9be6-1cd06902ab0c@11d0e217-264e-400a-8ba0-57dcc127d72d
Live event captioning available
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To request this accommodation, please submit a request as soon as possible to:
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