Mid-October 2026 news
As elections draw near we start with Voting related issues followed by Immigration, then Housing, Shelter, Data Centers, Moving, Meetings and Events, Asks, Resources, Employment, For Non-Profits, and an assortment of attachments, including a nice list of funding opportunities.
Voting
Join the No Kings coalition for a Know Your Federal Voting Rights training this Wednesday, October 14 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Knowing your rights is a fundamental way to combat disinformation and voter intimidation. When we know our rights, we can defend them -- and share that crucial information with our communities. Hop on the training and then spread that knowledge to your neighbors on No Kings Day!
(Also see Third Act under Meetings)
October 17th No Kings Vote Early Begins Now! Our Pro-Democracy Collective Call to Action Vote Early No Kings is a non-partisan, non-violent, pro-democracy event. Sign up today for our October 17 Rally, March & Sign Wave event starts behind City Hall in Veterans Memorial Field in Issaquah. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ISSAQUAH RALLY/MARCH or to find an event nearer you go to https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=indivisible&SQF_MEDIUM=email_20261012#map
Election articles
Mass Deportations: An Anti-Worker Agenda that Harms Everyone, Oct 15, 2026 10:00 AM, a discussion exploring the ramifications of Trump’s attacks on immigrants and communities, as well as plans in Congress and from the administration' to use temporary work visas to replace some deported workers. Register for the webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5217904607566/WN_ypJMfj0WRT2JNBMFt0Uh0w?mc_cid=12edeca6a7&mc_eid=aebd2dc9c1#/registration
HOUSING
It’s important that banks invest in the communities they serve. Bank regulators, the Office of the Comptroller (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), are proposing changes that could significantly weaken the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) which would reduce bank accountability, threaten investments in affordable housing, small businesses, charitable giving, and community development across the country.
If the Community Reinvestment Act rollback happens, it would jeopardize and reduce bank investments in housing financed with low income housing tax credits (LIHTC). Housing production using LIHTC in Washington State would be devastatingly impacted. Home loans to households in low- and moderate-income census tracts and communities would drop. Nationally, thousands of bank branches in underserved communities could be eliminated as the threshold for a passing CRA score would be reduced.
The comment period to protect the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is closing tomorrow, October 13, and your voice could make a difference. Take action now to protect the CRA. https://ncrc.org/cra/?utm_campaign=CRA&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9x-cJsvkNx4xcE7d8bKi_c1EOGDLlRHAAOcZKaIrBX5GssVkuHX-RmOi52JgqfgmBu70J1t42kkiGDkiDn9dS7NkWXtA&_hsmi=441575117&utm_content=441575117&utm_source=hs_email#action
Together in Housing: An ARCH program Overview for Community-Based Organizations on October 14th at 10am-11:30am at the Redmond Together Center, an overview of ARCH’s Rental and Homeownership Programs and how we support affordable housing access in East King County. This will be an opportunity to learn more about our programs, who we serve, and how your organization can connect community members to our resources.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to other community-based organizations, partners, and colleagues who may benefit from learning more about ARCH and our programs. RSVP HERE.
ARCH Homeownership:
The following home is for sale through the ARCH program:
Property: 3 bedroom / 3.5 Bath / 1,800 sq ft
Address: 14105 272nd Pl NE, Duvall, WA 98019 (MLS# 2582749)
Price: $499,995 Affordability: 110% AMI HOA Dues: $142 / monthly
Income Limits: 2 people $144,672; 3 people $162,756; 4 people $180,840; 5 people $195,307
Contact: Sarat Chandra - chandrasarat@gmail.com; 425-786-7911
On October 18th from 4-5:30pm, Faith United Methodist Church (3924 Issaquah-Pine Lake Rd, Sammamish) will be hosting a Faith Housing Coalition Summit! Come to learn more about the housing crisis in Sammamish and Issaquah and to consider joining the coalition. The formation of the Faith Housing Coalition is in its beginning stages, and we'd love to invite YOU to join us - we are stronger together!
Sample activities and projects include campaigning ahead of local council elections, hosting events, rallies, or town halls and maintaining a website of coalition positions. This could also include supporting affordable housing projects in process, raising money to help Habitat for Humanity, and exploring affordable housing projects on church-owned land. https://faithunited.org/event/354hc7c/faith-housing-coalition-summit
The national HoUSed campaign call resumes Tuesday, October 13, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. a discussion on Congress’s to-do list for the post-midterm session and highlight some of NLIHC’s priorities, including ensuring increased funding for HUD’s vital affordable housing and homelessness programs in a final fiscal year 2027 spending bill.
Speakers will also provide updates on the reintroduction of two bipartisan housing bills: the “Family Stability and Opportunity Voucher Act” and the “Eviction Crisis Act,” both priorities for NLIHC and NLIHC’s Opportunity Starts at Home (OSAH) campaign. ET. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1XN2P7w2QnWvVc6Kp1q-nQ?utm_source=NLIHC+All+Subscribers&utm_campaign=0f489f6bbd-Connection_110422&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e090383b5e-0f489f6bbd-&ct=t(Connection_110422)#/registration
Exploring Countywide Affordable Housing Revenue: an educational and a direct engagement opportunity with King County on Monday, October 19th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, hosted by the Eastside Housing Equity Coalition (EHEC), which is a collaboration between Eastside For All, Indian American Community Services, Muslim Community Network Association, Africans on the Eastside, and the Housing Development Consortium.
King County Executive Zahilay is actively seeking input from community members related to the “Breaking the Cycle” initiative to inform the priorities of “a dedicated revenue source, including a county-wide housing levy, to support the building, siting, preservation, maintenance, and operations of emergency shelter and affordable housing in King County.” County leaders are actively considering a first-of-its-kind affordable housing levy on the ballot in 2027. This will be put into actionable recommendations by December 31, 2026. https://eastsideforall.org/event/10746/
Housing for All: The Missing Pieces & How We’ve Solved this Problem Before
The Point at Pier 70, 2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121 onTuesday, October 20 • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Participants will include Seattle City Councilmember Dionne Foster, chair of the City Council’s Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee and Seattle Social Housing Developer Interim CEO Tiffani McCoy as well as MacArthur Fellows Community Solutions President Rosanne Haggerty, former Surgeon General and current BayouClinic CEO Regina Benjamin, and Purpose Dignity Action Co-ED Lisa Daugaard. The moderator will be Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce CEO Joe Nguyen.
Doors open: 6:30 PM Panel discussion: 7:00-8:30pm Reception: 8:30-9:30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/housing-for-all-the-missing-pieces-how-weve-solved-this-problem-before-tickets-2002839445697
Action for Housing on the Eastside: a special gathering of local leaders and housing advocates on Thursday, November 19th 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue.
This moderated panel discussion and Q&A with elected city leaders will highlight the actions each community is taking to advance all types of housing, including affordable housing. Pre-registration is required for attendees, and an email to confirm attendance will be sent with event details prior to the event day. Pre-Register Now
Questions about the event? Please contact Lynn Hoyos
Shelter
LifeWire Hotline #: 425-562-8840 Lifewire has 25 shelter beds and a transitional housing program. Have the client call the intake line for an assessment and services.
Shelter & Pets
Sophia Way service animal policy. Sophia Way (both shelters and day centers) only allow service animals, not ESA animals. Please see attached for their policy.
The service animal must have vaccination records.
"Is it a service animal that is trained to perform tasks? What are those tasks?" are the only two questions staff ask to verify that the animal is a service dog instead of an ESA.
4Tomorrow has a 2-pet max policy.
Kirkland has an animal limit law: Animals in Residential Zones – City of Kirkland [A maximum of three (3) dogs, or three (3) cats, or a combination of four (4) total dogs and cats are allowed per property. Up to a total of four (4) rabbits per property.
Other small household pets such as birds, fish, or hamsters have no maximum amount.]
Washington ESA Laws: Housing Rights, Letters & Protections (2026 Guide) | USA Service Dogs gives helpful information on the difference between service animals and ESA's (emotional support animals)
Data Centers
Data Center Coffee Chats: Learn about the issues, plug into the organizing and build community! This is an informal gathering where we'll connect and learn through conversation. We also want to learn from you, so bring your questions and priorities. Drop by anytime 11-1pm. No prep or experience required. Coffee optional, friends welcome! Thursday, Oct 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm at Boon Boona Coffee (Capitol Hill) 1223 East Cherry Street, Seattle RSVP here Or Sunday, Nov 1, 11:00am - 1:00pm at Olympia Coffee (Columbia City) 4824 Rainier Ave S, Seattle 98118 RSVP here
Virtual Public Hearing for proposed Seattle data center
One proposed data center snuck in days before the moratorium was passed. But as it moves through the permitting process, we still have a chance to stop the harm. This hearing is with the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SCDI) and is about whether the project needs to slow down for more environmental review – we say YES. RSVP with 350 Seattle to 'go together' to this virtual event, plus get all the info you need to show up & speak up! In addition to sharing public comment tips & talking points, we're offering two 30-min prep sessions on zoom. Tuesday, 10/20 5:00 - 7:00pm More info & RSVP here
Moving
Move-In Ministries - 425.681.4634 (text and call)
Next week we're going to talk about moving resources and brainstorm how we can bridge some of the gaps that providers are seeing with movers, u-hauls and furniture.
See you all next week! Take care.
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Meetings & Events
EISCC annual meeting: TUESDAY, October 12, 2026. Catered halal lunch available from 11:45, Mtg Noon to 1:30 PM Invite others to attend! To join or renew membership go to Membership Form: www.eiscc.net. Email eastsideinterfaith@gmail.com with any questions.
In-Person Location at MAPS (Muslim Association of Puget Sound)Vibes campus: 5020 148th Avenue, Redmond, 5020 Building, second-floor (elevator available) The closest entrance to the campus is NE 46th Street and 148th Ave (see attached map). Look for our green EISCC sign outside the door.
Program : “Human Needs and Human Services in East King County”
We encourage you to attend in person, or via Zom if you can't make it to MAPS Vibes campus: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6536494131?pwd=OXBHR0s5S2VSb2cvQjAvejVqTWRCdz09
Third Act [“Americans over the age of sixty determined to change the world for the better”]
October 13 from 4:00 – 5:00PM to get brief updates on our election and clean energy efforts, and then be joined by Justice Theo Angelis, who will give us a “peek behind the curtain” at how the Washington Supreme Court makes decisions. This is a unique opportunity to learn about how our government works. REGISTER HERE
Kindering: FREE Parent Education: What is Positive Discipline? Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 12:00-1:00PM OR 6:30-7:30PM Have you heard about positive discipline but aren’t sure what it means? In this class, we will discuss four different styles of parenting. We will learn about the principles of positive discipline and how it contributes to happy, healthy children. Positive discipline also helps adults to feel more confident in their parenting skills.
Mandarin Dual Language Listening Sessions
Issaquah School District will host Mandarin Dual Language Listening Sessions for caregivers to learn more about the Dual Language Program, share perspectives, and learn about opportunities to join the Mandarin Dual Language Parent Advisory Team. The presentations will be in both Mandarin and English. There will be two in-person listening sessions on October 14 and one virtual session on October 20.
Issaquah Nourishing Network will meet on Tuesday, Oct 20 and November 17, 2026 at 3 PM No meeting in December. 2026 Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83586769708
3rd Tuesday of each month @ 3pm. January – December 2027
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83582195884
MAPS Active Living Wellness Center, Redmond Ribbon Cutting Thurs., Oct 15, 2026 MAPS Community Services team are excited to warmly invite you to the Opening Launch of the MAPS Active Living Wellness Center at MAPS Vibe Campus. We will kick-off this momentous event with an opening dua by Imam Adam. King County Councilmember representing King County District 3 Sarah Perry & the County Council’s newest elected official will be present for the Ribbon Cutting. This wellness space for our 55+ Senior demographic, represents a strategic investment in the Health, Connection, and well-being of older adults in our community.
ParentWiser: What Parents Need to Know About E-Bikes Webinar Oct 20, 2026 Issaquah PTSA Council ParentWiser is partnering with the King County Sheriff’s Office, Issaquah Police Department, and Issaquah School District Safety and Security Department to host an online workshop addressing important e-bike safety concerns for students and families. This workshop will help parents and caregivers better understand e-bikes and the rules surrounding their use. Topics will include the different classes and types of e-bikes, which e-bikes are appropriate and legal for students to ride, and what parents need to know if a minor operates an e-bike illegally.
From 350 Seattle: Climate Community Night 350 Seattle’s monthly potluck and social. Thursday, Oct 15, 6:30 - 8:30pm: eat, build community, and take action together! Hear an update from our data center working group and come chat at our table at The Metropole (Pioneer Square) 423 2nd Ave Ext S, Seattle 98104 More info & RSVP here
Muslim Association of Puget Sound Active Living Wellness Center Grand Opening on Thursday, October 15th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM at MAPS Vibe Campus 5020 148th Ave NE, Redmond WA 98052. This wellness space represents a strategic investment in the Health, Connection, and well-being of older adults in our community and will be inclusive and accessible to all, regardless of race, religion, cultural background, demographic characteristics, or socioeconomic status. We see this as an opportunity to build a model of community-based senior engagement that responds to the growing needs of an aging and increasingly diverse population.
While the launch is one important milestone, our vision extends well beyond opening day. We are laying the foundation of expanded programming, partnerships, volunteer engagement, and measurable community impact—beginning with this first step. https://go.likeomni.com/e/H1D5rfzA04I7
Everett Groundbreaking Ceremony
October 27th, 2026 | 11:30am | 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201
Housing Hope is breaking ground on its next housing development on October 27, 2026! Located on land made available by Everett United Church of Christ, this new community is being specifically designed to serve one of the fastest-growing groups facing homelessness: older adults. The festivities will begin promptly at 11:30am at the future site of this new community: 2624 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Come see the future location of our older adult housing community, hear more about the project from our leadership team, and celebrate the start of development as we break ground. Rising housing costs and limited affordable options are putting more older adults at risk of homelessness, and this new housing model will provide a safe, stable and affordable place to call home for older adults in Snohomish County.
No RSVP is needed.
WSCADVSA ( Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault): DVAM 2026: Creating a Shared Vision of Well-Being (Creating buy-in and mobilization around prevention) Oct 20, 2026 Violence prevention starts with something every community already has: people who care. When people connect, collaborate, and work toward a shared vision of well-being, they create the conditions for safety, belonging, and thriving communities. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how to talk about domestic and sexual violence prevention in ways that are accessible, empowering, and rooted in the strengths of our communities.
WSCADVSA: Child Support 101 October 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for an upcoming Child Support 101 webinar for DV Advocates presented by Karla Cortez (WSCADVSA) and Tom Atkinson (Division of Child Support). In each webinar we cover the basics of how survivors can access child support collection through DCS (the Department of Child Support) such as: -How receiving child support can help a survivor -Potential safety risks and vulnerabilities that come from child support collection and what to consider when safety planning -What DCS can offer to help mitigate some of those vulnerabilities, and what to consider when safety planning -Q&A and more!
Interfaith Resistance to Authoritarianism: Visions and Values of Solidarity, 11 to noon on Thursday, October 29, 2026. In dialogue with the Parliament of the World’s Religions’ document on interfaith responsibility, panelists will discuss faith-based efforts to defend human rights and to combat authoritarian efforts that seek to divide populations and assert power through the abuse of minority populations.
This webinar will focus on faith resources and motivations for resistance and solidarity from a variety of religious perspectives; a second follow-up webinar will focus on faith-based actions to build solidarity in resistance to authoritarianism. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i8V1aJtnSxOrqMafz2MOVA#/registration
On October 25, the Church Council of Greater Seattle will be hosting our Fall Fundraiser, and we hope you will join us! This year, we are focusing on us: the power we've been building as people of faith across Seattle and King County, and across organizations. This will be a time to strategize on the critical moments we are facing as a nation and city, celebrate our wins from this summer, reintroduce you to our team, and connect you to the many organizing opportunities we are excited about this Fall. Join us at University Congregational UCC as we dive into our work through the Seattle Budget Roundtable, Immigration Organizing, solidarity with labor unions, a new responsible investments campaign, and the Faith Land Initiative.
Make a gift to support our work: thechurchcouncil.org/give
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Continuum of Care (COC) Membership Convening, November 18, 9 AM – 4 PM
at South Seattle College. A Save the Date announcement will be distributed soon and will include a registration link. Not a member? 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.
ASKS
From Kirkland Nourishing Network:
Move In Ministry is in urgent need of items to help stock up families moving from homelessness into housing.
Please see this sign up to choose an item to donate. You can purchase the item anywhere you prefer. Just text Joy for delivery. (instructions included)
Kirkland Nourishing Network: Move In Ministry STOCK A HOME
Friends of Issaquah Library: Book Donations Needed! The goal is to fill another 43 boxes for the upcoming sale! Bring your donations of books, CDs, DVDs, and other media that are in good condition to the donation cart in the Issaquah Library lobby as we prepare for our next Book Sale in November. Sales from these events help to fund our program, The Book Shelf Program at the Issaquah Food Bank. This program aims to promote family reading, strong literacy development, and library participation. Over the last twenty years through the program, Food Bank clients have selected over 65,000 books to add to their home libraries, enjoy reading, and pass along to other family members and friends. We are currently low on materials for the sale, so your donation is greatly appreciated!
PorchLight: Hungry Bowls Event Nov 7, 2026 Join us at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Bellevue for its annual Empty Bowls event, and PorchLight is honored to be this year’s recipient of all funds raised. Stop by between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to choose from dozens of handcrafted clay bowls, enjoy a warm bowl of soup, and spend some time with friends and neighbors. Your purchase will support PorchLight and the men we serve.
Issaquah Sammamish Interfaith Coalition is seeking a person to help with the technology of hybrid meetings and your input on a good time and place to meet.
Resources
MAPS Active Living Wellness Center, Redmond Ribbon Cutting Thurs., Oct 15, 2026 MAPS Community Services team are excited to warmly invite you to the Opening Launch of the MAPS Active Living Wellness Center at MAPS Vibe Campus. We will kick-off this momentous event with an opening dua by Imam Adam. King County Councilmember representing King County District 3 Sarah Perry & the County Council’s newest elected official will be present for the Ribbon Cutting. This wellness space for our 55+ Senior demographic, represents a strategic investment in the Health, Connection, and well-being of older adults in our community.
MAPS Community Clinic Saturday, October 17th, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at MAPS Redmond
17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052. All services are free or on a sliding scale. Lunch and hygiene kits provided by Essentials First! Medical Clinic: Comprehensive Primary Care, Wellness Exams & Referrals, Onsite Lab Services, Social Service Support, Pediatric Support, Vaccinations. Psychiatrist: This month, a psychiatrist will be available for anyone feeling overwhelmed or going through a difficult time through an Islamic and science-based approach
Kindering: Better Nights, Better Days, A Practical Sleep Reset for Busy Families Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:00-7:30PM Sleep struggles affect the whole family, especially when you’re balancing work, parenting, and everyday life. Learn practical strategies to help your baby or young child build healthier sleep habits, including how to anchor bedtime, create simple routines, and get back on track when life disrupts the schedule. Walk away with clear, realistic steps you can start using right away.
Chinese Information Service Center Shiba Consultation on Wednesday, October 21st, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at North Bellevue Community Center 4063 148th Ave NE Bellevue, 98007. Free, unbiased one-on-one counseling to help seniors navigate Medicare, prescription plans, and benefits with trained volunteer advisors. Includes personalized comparisons and application assistance. Languages: Chinese, English https://cisc-seattle.org/event/shiba-consultation/2026-10-21/
Department of Community and Health Services has a bunch of great info in supporting youth mental health. Cultivating Connections: Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County
Mental Health needs are rising in our area. Here is a toolkit with a flyer to print and post in community spaces: Crisis Care Centers Social Media Toolkit Please use this toolkit to help King County's Department of Community and Human Services spread the word: Anyone in King County can contact the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Line, request a mobile crisis team to respond in-person, or walk into our first Crisis Care Center, Connections Kirkland, to get immediate support for any kind of mental health or substance use challenge
Solid Ground: Medicare Open Enrollment Webinar Oct 26, 2026 Join us for a free webinar on Medicare’s Open Enrollment. In this FREE, virtual session, we’ll discuss… - What you can do during Open Enrollment - Choosing and changing plans - What Medigap plans are available - How to get help paying for Medicare. Find more Medicare Enrollment events, check the full schedule HERE
The Circle: Teens Guide to Workers’ Rights ZOOM Nov 10, 2026 Offered in 3 Languages Teens and adults are invited to join us for a workshop on teen workers’ rights under the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) system. Learn about work-hour limits, required breaks, workplace safety, wages, and other important topics. This session is open to all community members. No prior knowledge is required. Session in English Session in Spanish Session in Mandarin
NAMI Eastside at the Together Center: Adult Mental Health First Aid Certification In Person & Online Nov 13, 2026 at the Together Center, Redmond and offered in English. More information HERE
This class teaches you how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges. You'll learn simple, practical ways to support friends, family, coworkers, or others in your community—while keeping your own safety and well-being in mind. Just like CPR helps in a medical emergency, Mental Health First Aid gives you the tools to help someone in need and strengthen your community.
Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank: Holiday Gifts Program: Registration is now open! Please register by Nov 15, 2026 flyer in our 5 main languages - English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Chinese Notes about this year: - We’re excited to say we can continue to offer $75 per child this year! - The eligibility is the same as last year, including needing to have accessed three food services this calendar year This includes market shopping, express hours, Summer Lunch, Lunch for the Break, or deliveries. - We’ll have a small holiday market, stocked with donated items that families will get to shop from (wrapping paper, candy, gift bags). This program will be at the food bank, December 4th and 5th. Time slots will be assigned.
Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank New Shopping Hours: Our Market will be open every week on: Mondays: 1:00–7:00 p.m. & Thursdays: 1:00–5:00 p.m. (Express Shopping). Although the Market will be open every week, shoppers should plan to visit once every two weeks—the same frequency we currently offer. Shoppers may choose which week works best for their first visit and continue shopping every other week from there. Oct 2026 Update: If you have families concerned about market wait times, the weeks that line up with our previous “off” weeks have been significantly lighter. We anticipate a shorter wait on the week of Monday October 12th and Thursday October 15th, as well as the week of Monday October 26th and Thursday October 29th. The wait after 3pm on all of these days should be significantly less than any other days.
Solid Ground: RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! Next: Oct 29, 2026 Solid Ground’s Tenant Services offers educational webinars in English and Spanish to help Washington state renters understand their rights and responsibilities under state landlord/tenant law. Sept 24 ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información Sobre Mudanzas Oct 29 ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Romper Su Contrato de Arrendamiento Nov 5 ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Información para Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica Dec 3 ¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! en ESPAÑOL Aprender los Conceptos Básico
KCLS: Let's Talk about Credit! Tuesday, November 03, 2026 6:00pm–7:00pm Online event Unravel the mystery of getting and keeping good credit! In this class you will learn credit basics, including how to manage your credit, how credit scores work, and how to build and protect your credit. In partnership with Hopelink and the King County Library System. For teens and adults.
KCLS: Tenants' Rights Free Legal Clinic - View all dates - Renton Tenants' Rights Legal Clinics offer free legal advice, resources, information, intake & screening and system navigation on a walk-in basis to low-income King County residents facing landlord-tenant issues. Tenants will meet with a Housing Justice Project attorney one-on-one for a brief consult to discuss issues with your landlord including disputes over issues such as lockouts, move-out and move-in issues, discrimination, habitability and more. Visit the Tacomaprobono website for more information.
King County: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County We want every parent, caregiver, educator, community provider and young person to know that free, immediate support is always available: you are not alone. Reach out for yourself or for a loved one for any kind of mental health or substance use challenge you might be facing. Resources include call/text options, in-person crisis response teams, and walk-in mental health urgent care. Youth Crisis Support Flyer HERE * Kirkland Youth Information Cards
EMPLOYMENT
Mobile Crisis Responder, part-time https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/uw/UWHires/job/Seattle-WA/Mobile-Crisis-Responder_REQ-0000137854
WorkSource: Find Complete List of Workshops on WorkSource Calendar
Opening Doors to Opportunities Job and Resource Fair Thursday October 15, 2026 Seattle This free event is open to the public and aims to connect attendees—particularly those impacted by the justice system—with employment opportunities and essential support service providers. We have representatives from local Seattle/King County community-based organizations registered to table, sharing resources, and highlight their services. Participating employers are asked to be available to recruit for open employment opportunities as well as assist job seekers with questions about their company and any application tips that would be helpful to job seekers
USPS Hiring Event (WS Auburn) Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm United State Postal Service is looking to fill roles for various opportunities within King County, they are looking for candidates who are organized and detail-oriented to join their team! Members of the USPS team will be onsite to help answer questions along with assisting jobseekers with active applications of open roles on site. This is a free to attend event for all jobseekers, anyone interested in attending please register through the WorkSource
WorkSource North Seattle Career Fair Thursday, October 22, 2026 1:30pm - 4:00pm 9600 College Way North, Seattle This is a great time and place to talk to Recruiters that are currently hiring that will answer your questions and provide tips to help you get hired. Research the employers below to see all the positions they are hiring for. Please complete the registration form and mark this event on your calendar. We look forward to seeing you.
Anew FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION CLASSES Starting June 29, 2026 Your first step to earning your Forklift Operator Certification is to take ANEW’s one-day forklift training course! The training consists of three elements: formal training (general, classroom-type), practical training (hands-on, driving), and a written test evaluating the operator’s understanding. The employment opportunities for Forklift Operators in the Seattle area are endless. Typically, Forklift Operators are employed by manufacturing, shipping, construction, and warehouse companies. They work at factories, construction sites, warehouses, and other storage spaces to transport heavy cargo. Forklift Operators typically inspect goods, lift heavy materials onto pallets and secure them with cord or packaging, stack merchandise, and count inventory. ELIGIBILITY: To qualify for this free training, you must: - be receiving SNAP benefits. - NOT be receiving TANF benefits. - be 18 years or older.
FOURBLOCK - Veteran Career Readiness In person, Seattle Tuesdays. The Veteran Career Readiness Program Information Session is the required first step for veterans and military spouses who are ready to move forward with intention, structure, and real career momentum. This program is selective, cohort-based, and it fills up. This is not an overview for casual interest - it’s for veterans who are ready to invest in their next chapter.
WorkSource: Job and Resume Assistance KCLS Renton View all dates Stop by the WorkSource table in the library for assistance with your resume, preparing for interviews, finding job fairs or exploring your career options. Registration not required.
Unemployment Benefits Support: Learn how to apply and navigate the process, Available in multiple languages: Arabic, Somali, Amharic, Tigrinya, Pashto, Urdu, Farsi, Dari, Ukrainian, Russian, English. Call 206-443-9999 to speak with a navigator
FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS
BSK: Non-BSK Funding Opportunities List – October to December Deadlines We will always promote our Best Starts funding opportunities here on the blog and our website. But we’re also posting a monthly blog series, highlighting funding opportunities from other agencies and organizations that support groups that promote the health and well-being of our babies, children, and young people
Also see attachment on Funding Opportunities.eli