211 Hours Changing Now Mon - Fri, 8am - 6pm

2025: 211 info’s core operating hours will change from 24/7 to Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, due to reduced funding.

• Text your ZIP code to 898211 anytime, and we’ll respond during core operating hours

• Email us at help@211info.org and our team will follow up during core operating hours

• A searchable online database is available at 211info.org

During major emergency incidents, such as wildfires, extreme weather, or public health crises, state or local officials may request 211info to extend our hours to support response efforts. When extended hours are implemented, 211info will provide updates on its website and social media. Full details and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website

King County: Free weekend storm debris disposal extended through March 22 at three sites

There will be no charge for flood debris from the December storm brought by residents* to the following stations on Saturdays or Sundays through March 22. Free disposal is only for self-haul customers. Third-party haulers are excluded from the free disposal policy and must pay standard fees.

• Bow Lake Recycling and Transfer Station (see website), 18800 Orillia Road S, Tukwila 

• Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station (see website) 2300 N 165th Street, Shoreline

• Factoria Recycling and Transfer Station (see website) 13800 SE 32nd St Bellevue

KCLS: St. Vincent de Paul Assistance‍ ‍View all dates‍ ‍Renton

Community members in need can receive assistance with gas vouchers, food cards and clothing vouchers. Join St. Vincent de Paul at the Renton Library every Thursday at 11am. Except for the third Thursday of the month, which starts at 10am. Space is limited to 10 people. To ensure fairness, a random drawing will be held at the start time to determine participation.‍ ‍A valid driver’s license is required for gas vouchers. Must be residing in Renton to be eligible. For help with rent or utility assistance, please call the St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, 206.767.6449.

Centro Cultural Mexicano: Sammamish and the Lake Washington School District Community Stability Fund

Need support with medical expenses, rent, education, or childcare? Centro Cultural Mexicano offers financial assistance for low-income families in Sammamish and the Lake Washington School District. Click on this link to apply now. Complete the form and our team will review your application. Flyer in Spanish * English

KCLS: Renton Library Resource Days Next: March 19 View all dates‍ ‍Renton

For community members in need of support. Local social support providers will help connect you to resources such as healthcare, free job training, access to ORCA cards, a free phone (call ahead to confirm), gently used clothes, hygiene kits and free lunches (while supplies last). A special thanks to our partners at REACH Renton who provide food, clothing and amazing volunteers! Participating agencies might include: Cowlitz Indian Tribe Mobile Medical Van, Community Health Plan, Native Workforce Services Program, King County Regional Housing Authority - Ombuds & Coordinated Entry, LELO Re-licensing Program, International Community Health Services, Puget Sound Training Center, King County Promotores Network, King County Public Health (Orca Cards), DSHS Seattle Housing Authority, PIM Savvy - Renton, Renton Technical College. *Registration not required.

King County: 2026 Resource Access Fair March 26, 2026 Maple Valley

Join us for an evening of connection, support, and family fun at Lake Wilderness Lodge.‍ ‍The SCOPE is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that provides centralized information and resource referrals, making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need. The team aims to help residents connect to resources, navigate services, or bridge short-term financial gaps. RSVP today!

Sammamish Chamber of Commerce: Sammamish Nonprofit Expo March 28, 2026

Mark your calendar and join us for Connect for Good, a community-wide nonprofit expo designed to bring people, purpose, and impact together. Explore 30+ local nonprofits, discover meaningful volunteer opportunities, and learn how you—and your family—can make a difference close to home. The event will feature youth leadership and student involvement opportunities, along with a Youth Zone & activities, making it welcoming and engaging for all ages. Whether you’re a student, family, community member, or volunteer, Connect for Good is the perfect place to support causes you care about, get involved in service, and strengthen our local community—all in one place. Flyer HERE

HopeFest 2026: Coming Soon!

The annual Hope Festival is a youth-led day of service supporting families in need across the greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, and Renton. The event provides more than 1,000 guests with free groceries, clothing, hygiene items, books, and access to services such as haircuts, dental care, vaccinations, and health screenings. Planned and operated entirely by local high school and college students, the festival brings together over 500 volunteers and community partners to offer not only essential supplies, but also a welcoming and uplifting experience for families.

Bellevue Community Resource Center – Every Tuesday

Stop by the Bellevue Community Resource Center for free information and support every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at the Bellevue Library (1111 110th Avenue NE). Get connected to services including: - Employment and training - Education - Housing and homelessness services - Food assistance - Health and medical care - Legal aid - Mental health and substance use treatment - Transportation/ORCA Lift. Interested in participating? Contact: Andrew Lorenzen, Community Court Coordinator - ALorenzen@Kingcounty.gov

King County Resource Access Team

The Resource Access Team is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that provides centralized information and resource referrals, making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need. The Resource Access Team aims to help residents connect to resources, navigate services, or bridge short-term financial gaps. Online Self-serve resource database or Connect with the Resource Access Team: By Phone: 206-809-7115, Online Chat option on website, In-person appointments: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To schedule an appointment, please use the chat bot on our webpage or call 206-809-7115 to speak with a Resource Access Agent. Emergency Financial Assistance Info HERE

Virtual Resource Center every Thursday from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

The Virtual Resource Center (VRC) is a free way for people to access resources and meet with regional providers online to assist with services and benefits. Supports include behavioral health clinics, furthering education programs, employment support, free or discounted bus tickets, basic needs or financial assistance, case management, youth or senior-specific services, Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Public Health and more.

Community Events:

Spring into Adventure: Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival  Saturday, March 28, 2026  Spring into Adventure, the Lake Sammamish Outdoor Festival will be hosted on March 28th at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. Spring into Adventure: Lake Sammamish Outdoor festival will be a great way to encourage our community to get outside this Spring and to enjoy what Lake Sammamish State Park and everything our surrounding community has to offer.   Learn about outdoor wellness opportunities, including movement, mindfulness, nutrition, and gardening.

Issaquah Litter Clean-up Events  All are welcome to join this grassroots community litter clean up program. Once a month, volunteers gather with their supplies to remove litter from downtown Issaquah. Meet at the Post Office parking lot on NW Gilman Blvd. Rain or Shine! Coffee and snacks provided! Use your own gloves and trash bags. Team up with a friend; select an area to work; then move out. Dispose of litter in municipal trash bins/dumpsters.  Don’t leave it. Use common sense and be safe. Join our Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/611860370604097/ Questions:  email Jon at jsmith1099@hotmail.com

2026 Discover Pass Free Days:Please visit us on the following days in 2026 when a Discover Pass will not be required to park. Other passes may still be required depending on the day and public land.  

March 9 — Billy Frank Jr.'s Birthday
March 19 — State Parks’ Birthday
April 22 — Earth Day
June 6 — Free Fishing Weekend
June 7 — Free Fishing Weekend
June 19 — Juneteenth
Aug. 9 — Smokey Bear's Birthday
Sept. 26 — National Public Lands Day
Oct. 10 — World Mental Health Day
Nov. 11 — Veteran's Day

KCLS: Help with Technology

• One on One Computer Help at Issaquah Library View all dates‍ ‍Have computer or software questions? A tech volunteer can provide basic level help to you. You may bring your own laptop, but tech tutors cannot provide hands-on or hardware assistance.  Registration not required. 

• Tech Help at Sammamish Library‍ ‍View all dates‍ ‍Have computer or software questions?  A tech savvy volunteer can provide one-on-one help for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.  Bring your smart phone, iPad or laptop and your questions. The tech tutor cannot provide hardware assistance.  Drop-in!

• Tech Help Mondays‍ ‍View all datesRenton‍ ‍Need a little help with your computer, smartphone, or tablet? Stop by during this informal drop-in session for one-on-one help with basic technology questions. We can assist with things like: Using email, Navigating websites, Microsoft Word & Excel basics, Setting up accounts, Using library eBooks & audiobooks. While we can’t guarantee help with every tech issue, we’re happy to work with you to find answers or point you in the right direction. Basic translation is available during this program through the library’s Language Line service. Bring your own device or use one of four laptops available for use. No appointment needed—just drop in with your questions!

Catholic Community Community Services Brochure of Programs and Services

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services (CCS/CHS) of Western Washington are your Catholic Charities Agencies in Western Washington serving people of all beliefs. We offer an array of programs and services in your community. The programs and services listed below are just a few of the ways that we provide assistance and support to our neighbors in need. Please call or visit us online (www.ccsww.org) for more information.

KCLS:

• Virtual Community Resource CenterALL ARE WELCOME! Looking for help but don’t know where to go? You can connect with the services you need at King County's Virtual Resource Center (VRC). This service is available online or by phone during open hours. Service providers are present to guide you to the support you need.

• KCLS Key Services Guide - 2025 Edition with “How To” guide Key Public Library Services • Language Learning and Practice • Mobile Services • Digital Equity • Literacy • Reference • Lending Services

• Check Out Washington Discover PassHow does the Check Out Washington Discover Pass work? The pass checks out for 14 days and may be used on lands managed by: Washington State Parks, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. The pass offers you access to millions of acres of state recreation lands in Washington, including: more than 100 developed state parks; more than 350 primitive recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas; nearly 700 water-access points; nearly 2,000 miles of designated water and land recreation trails; more than 80 natural areas; more than 30 wildlife area

Together Center, Redmond Map & List of Organizations

Together Center makes lives better by helping people find the assistance they need. We do this by co-locating a large array of programs on one campus and connecting people to these and other resources. We build a collaborative and knowledgeable association of service providers working together to empower people and our communities.

King County HealthierHere

Your health shouldn’t depend on where you live, what language you speak, or how much money you make. But all too often it does. We’re working to change that. We are HealthierHere, a non-profit, multi-sector collaborative dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people in King County, WA. Together, we tackle complex challenges that no organization or sector can solve on its own, guided by those who experience inequity and racism in our health and social systems.

King County Department of Community and Human Services

South & East King County Cultural Navigator Program:

designed to ensure that all members of the community can get help for their family. The CNP offers free, confidential navigation and information assistance to individuals and families who have limited English language skills. This program serves people living in East King County by helping them to navigate systems, find resources, learn about programs, and connect to their community. The no-cost-to-clients program is funded through partners including the cities of Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah, Redmond, and Sammamish and CISC. Starting March 24, please contact the following phone numbers for assistance: Russian language: 425-502-0883 Spanish language: 425-624-7703

King County New virtual contact center and search tool to connect King County residents to services

Resource Access is a multifunctional customer service team within the Department of Community and Human Services that will serve as a centralized information and resource referral system, helping to bridge gaps across the human services system making it easier for residents of King County to access the services they need. The team aims to help King County residents remain housed, retain employment, access emergency financial assistance, connect to behavioral health treatment, and more!

Help Me Grow Washington Hotline 

Call 1-800-322-2588. Operated by WithinReach, the hotline provides clients and professionals with up-to-date information about state-sponsored health insurance, food programs, and a wide variety of other resources.

2-1-1 Directory

Have you checked out Search.WA211.org? The database has many Washington-based resources that have all been vetted to make sure they are reliable.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Services include: Food/Cash/Medical, Housing Assistance, Child Support, Vocational Rehabilitation, Adult Care, Mental Health & Addiction Services, and Disability Support

June 2025 Update of Virtual Agent Technology: We are pleased to share that early data is showing positive results . We want to keep you informed as the phone technology updates are implemented. As of May 28: The Virtual Agent is answering all calls, authenticating callers and offering answers to frequently asked questions. Additionally, the Virtual Agent is offering some callers who don’t have changes to report the chance to complete food assistance Mid-Certification Reviews. The Virtual Agent started routing 5% of callers on May 28, 35% the week of June 2 and will continue to increase routing as we test functionality. By June 9, we expect that all callers will have access to this option. We intend to implement the final phase the week of June 9: We will shift from our current interactive voice response system to our new IVR system, including full self-service with detailed, case-specific information via the Virtual Agent. More information HERE and HERE

State Fiscal Year 2025 edition of the Economic Services Administration Briefing Book - This book is a reference guide to our programs, client demographics, caseloads, and expenditures. It highlights information for SFY 2025, which covers the period of July 2024 through June 2025, and provides historical data on our programs.

Washington Connection

offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance. Click “See If I Qualify” to get started. Watch Video

Washington Healthplanfinder offers healthcare coverage for children, parents/caretakers with children, pregnant women, or adults age 18 to 64 years old. For information regarding available services or to apply for benefits, visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org.

WA Dept of Commerce Serving Communities

Community development and economic development are two sides of the same coin. Vibrant economies are the lifeblood of successful businesses and self-sufficient people. Our job at Commerce is to help counties, cities and towns achieve positive growth. We do that through a broad portfolio of programs, services and funding opportunities. We are partners in improving local buildings, water systems, schools, affordable housing, public safety, human services, parks and greenways, a clean environment and other essential community assets.

Federal Legislation Updates 2025

National Indian Health Board: Medicare and SNAP Provisions Update On July 3, 2025, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, making substantial changes to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and many other social services programs. In a vote of 218-214, Republicans were able to secure enough votes to pass the bill. Although this bill will have significant impacts on public safety nets, including critical healthcare programs, it includes several key provisions that will protect and exempt American Indians and Alaska Natives from the most harmful cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. A list of key provisions that will impact Tribes can be found at the link above.