Issaquah Resources for Nonprofits
Farmer Frog: Program Information & Winter Open Dates
We DO NOT SERVE INDIVIDUALS. New organizations must confirm with us that they are on our list before showing up. We ask all recipient organizations to contribute toward our costs (Labor, equipment, fuel, etc.) what they can because we do not have funding for this distribution work other than what we can fundraise.
As usual, we will not know what we have until the day before or the day of distribution.
We do not mark up any of the prices, we simply pass it on and facilitate the purchase at no additional cost to you. You will have to pick up the items at the FLOOR in Snohomish on the 21st of November. We cannot hold items for other days because our distribution team is not working on other days.
We will be open at the FLOOR for distribution on the following dates during fall and winter (November-February). Best hours to pick up will be between 9am and 2pm:
December 12th, 19th
January 9th, 16th, 23rd
February 13th, 20th
If the weather is a mess, roads are snowed in, power is out, we might be closed so please check in before coming over.
First come first serve. There might be a wait, leave time for it. We do not guarantee variety or volume of food, we do all we can each week to bring in whatever we possibly can find and secure and we share it between everyone as fairly as possible. If it works for you, great, if not, that is ok too. We get it and appreciate everything you do for the community.
We had two angus steers and five lambs butchered and several quarter or half will be available as well at $11 per pound including cut and wrap. ONLY as quarters or halves, not by individual cuts. These are from our farm directly.
We likely will have some fun things available for the December Holidays as well, we will let you know when we learn about those options.
BSK: Prenatal to Five (P-5) Community-Designed Program Development Workshop Series Participation Application Apply by Jan 24, 2025
This workshop series is a capacity building opportunity focused on supporting community in building and sustaining innovative community-designed programs that center equity and social justice and promote positive change for King County’s babies, children, families, and communities. This workshop series opportunity will not fund actual service delivery or guarantee future funding for service delivery. BSK invites community-based organizations, coalitions, and community groups to apply to participate in the Prenatal to Five (P-5) Community-Designed Program Development Workshop Series. Up to 12 programs and/or organizations will be accepted. In small group settings, participants will build connections with others and be supported to draft materials which can guide their program. Applicants may apply to this Participation Application by January 24th at 5pm to participate at no cost, and may also additionally apply for a stipend to support full participation.
Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness: Public Benefit Trainings
In partnership with Solid Ground’s Benefits Legal Assistance and REACH, we are pleased to host the Public Benefits Are Key! training series. This series is geared towards case managers working with people experiencing homelessness – both new case managers as well as experienced providers who have questions and would like additional support in navigating these resources. You will learn what you can do as a case manager to help your client navigate the benefits process, hear key tips for avoiding barriers, and learn when to contact an attorney. This will be a practical, hands-on training.
Check out all the Coalition’s past trainings and meetings on our YouTube – https://bit.ly/homelesscoalition-youtube
BSK: Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool – Protective Factors Information Session
The Culturally Responsive Measurement Tool – Protective Factors (CRMT-PF) is a survey with 22 questions measuring five protective factors: family resilience, knowledge of parenting & child development, social supports, concrete support, and caregiver/practitioner relationships. Watch the videos below to learn about the tool and visit the CRMT-PF blog post to learn more. Use the links below to access each training video:
501 Commons: A Compliance Notice from the 501 Commons Human Resources Program
Starting on January 1, 2025, Washington State’s minimum wage will rise to $16.66 per hour, a 2.35% increase from 2024. The pay threshold for an employee to be exempt also increases. In Washington, this is a factor of the minimum wage and will increase to $1,332.80/week (or $69,305.60/year) for small employers (1-50 employees) and $1,499.40/week ($77,968.80/year) for large employers (51+ employees). Anyone paid below these thresholds must be nonexempt and paid overtime regardless of their title or job duties. Check out the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) website for a salary threshold implementation schedule. As always, in addition to meeting the pay threshold, an exempt employee must meet a duties test and be paid the same amount weekly regardless of hours worked. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham, and Burien have (or will have) higher minimum wages than the state requires.
If you need guidance, tap our HR Quick Consults service by sending an email to hrconsults@501commons.org. You can receive assistance for only $25 per 15-minute increment. We can generally respond within 72 hours. Need HR assistance on a deeper level? 501 Commons team of HR experts worked with more than 150 organizations in 2024. We provide HR Consulting Services and an HR Partners program. The partners program provides ongoing support for hiring, employee relations, HR policies, compensation, performance management, and more. The program starts at $1200/month and is much less expensive than hiring internal HR staff. Begin a conversation with us today.
501 Commons: OMB makes updates to federal grantmaking rules Effective Oct 1, 2024
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently published revisions to rules governing federal grantmaking to charitable nonprofits (as well as state, local, and Tribal governments) that will go into effect on October 1, 2024. The goal is to make the process of nonprofits receiving federal funding easier and more straightforward to manage. See these slides from a presentation delivered by the National Council of Nonprofits for more details. These changes should make it easier for smaller organizations and projects to receive federal funding, ensure the funds reach communities most in need, and reduce burdens on requirements and reporting for organizations seeking federal funding, as well as those already receiving federal grants. Under the current rules, organizations of all sizes have the same or similar requirements.
Find a Ride: New Trip Planner and Engagement Opportunities!
Our focus over the coming months is engaging with organizations who support King County travelers in their mobility and trip planning decisions. We are particularly interested in connecting with organizations and agencies who provide phone support and referrals for transportation. Using Find a Ride's trip planner in your day-to-day operations will provide a more accurate referral experience for your clients. As part of our "no wrong door" approach, we want to facilitate thoughtful handoffs between organizations and agencies. To arrange a demonstration and presentation of Find a Ride for your organization, please contact Laura Loe, Program Manager. Please email FindARide@hopelink.org or call 425-943-6760 and press 3. Find a Ride's service discovery website and trip planner contain transportation services across Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties. Visit www.FindARide.org for more information. Learn about our multi-phase roadmap and project updates at https://www.kcmobility.org/ococ.
Puget Sound Energy: Discounted Appliances to Nonprofits and other organizations
PSE Rebate Program Ends Dec 31, 2024! Available to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, public schools, city halls, fire stations, and all other government buildings. Alteza Restaurant Supply is a participating Distributor in the PSE Foodservice Instant Rebates Program and is currently offering nonprofit organizations within the PSE service area the opportunity to receive brand new freezers and fryers at no out-of-pocket cost! Here’s what you need to know:
Freezers Available: Organizations will receive freezers with only a flat curbside delivery fee of $500 for two or more units, or $250 for one unit.
Deep Fryers: Fryers are also available at no out-of-pocket cost and can be delivered with freezers at no additional delivery fees.
No Hidden Costs: Organizations will not be responsible for the remaining balance per unit, as we are seeking generous donors to cover this.
Eligibility: Freezers are eligible for a $3,000 rebate through the PSE Foodservice Instant Rebates Program, for PSE commercial electric customers only. Organizations with residential addresses may be eligible.
Pick-Up Option: Organizations can avoid delivery fees by picking up their freezers directly from our Renton warehouse.
As well as a helpful flyer with a QR code to fill out the form if that method is preferred. Disregard the fine print at the bottom of the flyer. That is for for profit business pricing only. For more information, contact me directly via phone or email.
WA Dept of Health Survey of Healthcare for Teens and Young Adults
If you provide health care services to teens and young adults, we want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on delivering health care to young people with the Department of Health so we can improve our programming.! Eligible providers can take an anonymous online survey, register for a listening session, or schedule a key informant interview. Follow this link for more information
Communities Rise 2024 Fundraising Clinics Nov 11 & Dec 9, 2024
Would you like to speak with a professional fundraiser about your organization’s specific fundraising goals? Make an appointment for one of our Fundraising Clinic dates! Sign up for a free 2-hour consultation with one of our fundraising consultants. They review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. Whether it’s assistance planning a fundraising event or questions about donor cultivation, our experts are ready to help. These services are free of charge and available by appointment only.
Communities Rise 2024 Grant Writing Clinics
Our Grant Writing Clinics offer interactive sessions where you can learn the ropes, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the art of grant writing. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, this clinic is designed to empower you with the knowledge needed to secure crucial funding for your organization. Check out the full list of 2024 dates!
Hopelink Eastside Mobility Community Events
Is your organization interested in scheduling Mobility Outreach Events? Please reach out to me about these options, or how we may be able to tailor one for your organization. Heather Clark hclark@hopelink.org or at 425-626-6784 and let me know how I can help.
Getting Around Puget Sound (GAPS) Tabling Events – Join your special event and set up a table to share information about existing transportation options, reduced fare programs, and answer questions.
Travel Ambassador Trainings – As a “Train the Trainer” model, in person or virtual trainings on various transportation options and reduced fare programs.
Public Transit Orientations – These events involve taking small groups (no more than 12) on a short trip using public transit to help them learn how to use transit in a fun, hands-on way.
Department of Health FREE Test-&-Go 24/7 Accessible Kiosks
NEW Kiosks across the state will offer free COVID-19, flu tests, and healthcare supplies, 24/7. Accessible kiosks are in food banks, transit stations, churches, schools, and libraries. GENERAL INFORMATION for kiosks in your community/non-profit. REQUEST FORM for kiosks in your community/non-profit. Tests include COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, multiplex rapid antigen tests (detect flu types A and B and COVID-19), and self-swab PCR tests. Learn more: DOH COVID-19 Testing. DOH website. Public Health Connection Blog Sign-up.
Good Food Exchange is an online marketplace dedicated to keeping good food on plates and out of the landfill. This platform creates a space for farms, distributors, and other organizations with surplus or recovered food to find recipients who can use it to its highest value. Food businesses and food security organizations alike can use this resource to find and share offers for edible, free or low-cost food which may have otherwise gone to waste.
BSK: Home-Based Services strategy Community Meetings
We’re launching community meetings across the county to help us create a continuum of services for our Home-based Services strategy. Our Home-based Services strategy focuses on creating systems that provide parents with resources that support healthy births, parents’ knowledge and confidence, parent-child attachment, positive childhood development, and school readiness. Learn more about our Home-based services strategy by reading our one-pager here. Starting in October we will host meetings with community organizations in different King County regions to support cultivating a collaborative and coordinated approach prior to the release of the Home-Based Services Funding Opportunity. We hope to invest in ways that inspires organizational cross-collaboration, rather than competition so families across our communities benefit and organizations have a strong referral system with one another. Register here for upcoming community meetings! Providers located and serving children and families in North and East King County will meet beginning October 14. Providers in Seattle and South King County will meet beginning October 21.
King County: Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Services Available for Nonprofits
King County and the Office of Equity and Social Justice are committed to investing in capacity building and infrastructure for community-based organizations awarded federal COVID-19 grants and contracts. To provide technical assistance and capacity building, King County has allocated $400,000 through 2022 to contract with organizations and businesses that have the expertise to provide services to potential applicants and grantees. If you’re interested in applying to receive services from one of our partners, please fill out the one page application form. Services include: • Grant-writing and grant budget development • Accounting • Grant Management • Designing data collection methods • Strategic planning • Long-term budget development • Governance structures • Standard operating policies and procedures • Staff structure • Technology solutions. For questions on eligibility, services provided, program timeline, and our partner organizations visit our website at kingcounty.gov. For further questions, contact us at oesjgrants@kingcounty.gov. I want to apply for technical assistance
ELAP: Recommended CLE for Pro Bono Attorneys: Trauma-Informed Advocacy
Many legal aid clients have experienced some form of trauma. We believe all pro bono attorneys should understand how trauma affects client-attorney interactions, which will make you a more effective advocate. Practicing Law Institute’s 1-hour CLE program “Trauma-Informed Lawyering: Strategies and Best Practices” is a must-watch for attorneys providing pro bono legal aid. It addresses how trauma can manifest in client relations and offers best practices for building trust with your clients. Read more about how to access this CLE on our blog.
3E Behavior Solutions - Professional Workplace Violence Mitigation and De-Escalation Education for Your Entire Staff
We reframe your staff's experience about workplace violence and teach them how to navigate acutely stressful situations in order to provide your organization with the safest and most positive environment to serve your communities. Reach out for more information on customized trainings, pricing options, and more.
Tesfa Program’s Ethiopian Outreach Guide
The Tesfa Program, developed this web-based toolkit to increase the capacity of providers, organizations, and decision-makers to better connect and serve local Ethiopian communities.
Share the guide with your colleagues, friends, and community!
Share your feedback — we want to continue to build on this resource! Please email Selam Misgano at smisgan066@gmail.com to tell us what you think. Do you know of similar projects? Who should we reach out to get this toolkit more widely utilized?
Invite us to present! To further spread the word of the resources and knowledge within the Outreach Guide, and our experiences serving community during the pandemic we are giving presentations to interested community members, public health and policy students, and health focused organizations, and coalitions, in and around Washington State. Email Selam Misgano at smisgan066@gmail.com to begin the conversation!
Sound Generations Geriatric Mental Health Specialist Workshops
Sound Generations has taken on the coordination of Geriatric Mental Health Specialist Workshops. These workshops have previously been coordinated by Karen Kent, LMHC, GMHS and more recently by Terri Haaga, MSW, LICSW, GMHS. These six-hour workshops held once a month provide licensed professionals with the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEU) and stay up-to-date on best practices in the geriatric mental health field. The classes offered qualify for the 100 hours of training required by the State of Washington for the Geriatric Mental Health Specialist certification.
Connect2Community Network Building the Foundation for a Healthier, More Equitable Community
We’re building a unified community information exchange (CIE) to enable care coordination between health, behavioral health, tribal, community and social service organizations in King County, WA. It will enable organizations to send, receive and follow up on electronic referrals, increase access to resources via a shared directory, and provide visibility of other organizations providing care. Find more information here. Check out our video!
King County: COVID-19 Emergency Resource Requests
For Organizations and Government Agencies within King County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves and gowns are essential for mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Due to the unprecedented shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) nationwide, PHSKC and KCOEM are working with the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to procure PPE and other essential medical supplies. Please see below for more information on how to request supplies.
InterConnection: Computer grants
are awarded to organizations that deliver necessary and valuable services to underserved communities like technology training, health care, education, and job training, but need upgraded computers to better manage their organization and improve their capacity to deliver those valuable services. Interconnection reviews nonprofit grant applications 4 times a year. Please read the eligibility information to make sure your organization is eligible. APPLICATION DEADLINES: February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30
Communities Rise: Announcing a new Lease Amendment Toolkit for small businesses and nonprofits
Created in collaboration with the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development and Perkins Coie The Lease Amendment Toolkit is designed to give small businesses and nonprofits information and template documents so they can successfully negotiate payment plans with their landlords before the moratoriums are lifted.