Community Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ON-LINE:
Asian Counseling and Referral
Services
Mental health services, citizenship services, employment and
training, Emergency feeding
Art Resouce Network
Seattle Art resouces
211-Community Resources
Housing, transportation, medical, food, etc.
Consejo Counseling and
Referral Service
Behavioral health, Housing programs, Youth, DV services,
Chemical dependency
Crisis
Clinic
Homeless and Housing, Caregiver Services, Emotional Crisis and
Trauma, Suicide Prevention and Education
Multi-Service
Center
Education, employment, housing, energy assistance, food/clothing
bank, youth resources, long-term care ombudsman, budgeting
classes
Seattle Community Network
Seattle resources
Seattle
Indian Health Board
Medical Services, mental health, youth and veterans services,
chemical dependency, resource advocacy
Solid Ground
Shelter, food and transportation resources
Tacoma-Pierce County Health
Department
On-line resources for Pierce County
The Rainer Valley
Seattle area community resources
US Department of Justice
Law and immigration resources, internship opportunities
Valley
Cities Counseling and Consultation
Mental Health Counseling, chemical dependency, vocational
training, family support, homeless and housing services,
veterans services
Washington State Department of
Labor and Industries
Claims and Insurance, Workplace Rights and Safety, Trades and
Licensing
CHILD CARE:
Child Care Resources and
Referral Network
Resources and referrals for child care
Working
Connections Child Care
Child care subsidy for working parents and parents on TANF (cash
assistance through DSHS)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy
Service
Services to Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims/survivors of sexual
assault, and domestic violence
Clothesline Project
A project that is taking a stance on violence against women and
men by decorating T-Shirts with thoughts and emotions about
violence
DAWN: Domestic Abuse
Women's Network
Provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and violence in
Seattle and South King County
Eastside Domestic Violence
Program
Domestic violence resources
Family Services of King County
Services of families of domestic violence
Feminist
Majority Foundation
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources
Harborview Sexual
Assault Center
Sexual assault resources
King
County Department of Community and Human Services
Abuse reporting, Batterer resources, Domestic violence,
Treatment resources, Protection order advocacy
King County Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence resources
King County Sexual Assault
Resource Center
Sexual assault resources
New Beginnings
Culturally-specific domestic violence resources
Northwest Network
DV resources for bisexual, transgendered, lesbian, and gay
survivors of abuse through education, organizational and advocacy
Sexual Assault
Center of Pierce County
Sexual assault resources
EDUCATION--FINANCIAL AID:
American Association of
University Women
Funds pioneering research for women and education,
community action projects, fellowships and grants
Eena Hibbs Scholarship: Deadline 11/29/12 Click here for more details!
FinAid
Smart student guide to Financial Aid, student loans, and
scholarships
FAFSA--Financial Aid
Applications and deadlines for Federal Student Aid
NeLA--Northwest Education Loan Association
Information and assistance with planning for College
Soroptimist Scholarship Opportunity: Deadline Date 12/01/12
Click on flier here for details on eligibility!
Washington Higher Education
Coordinating Board
Financial aid programs and tax benefits that can help pay
for college
Washington Employment and Labor Resources
Resources for unemployed WA state workers, including
education and training benefits
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES:
CareerOneStop
Career and educational exploration
Go2WorkSource
Resources for job seeks
NELA--National Employment
Lawyers Association
Employee rights and advocacy for equality in the workplace
ONET
Provides job duties, skills, tasks, technology, knowledge,
abilities, work activities, and education needed to be
successful in any career
Pierce County Careers
Connection
Student readiness for College, Links career planning and
academic achievement, Connects educational system with
businesses
VolunteerSpot
Find volunteer and internship opportunities in your community
and city
Washington Employment Web
Pages
Links to websites of WA state employers
WOIS--Career Information
System
Explore careers, create goals and make educational plans
WorkForce
Explorer
Labor market information about career and places of
employment
WILMA
Shows if occupations are in Demand, Not in Demand or Balanced
WorkSource
Resources for job seekers
FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Division of
Development Disabilities
Resources and information for students with disabilities
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation
Resources and information for students with disabilities
George WA National Health
Resource Center
Information exchange resource for educational support
services, policies and opportunities at American campuses
HOUSING:
Committee to
End Homelessness
Housing resources
King County
Housing Authority
Housing and rental assistance
Renton Housing
Authority
Affordable housing and rental assistance
Seattle Housing
Authority
Affordable housing and rental assistance
VISION House
Transitional housing and support services
YWCA
Housing and shelters
MEDICAL AND DENTAL:
Medical Van
Basic medical care to homeless individuals and families
Sea Mar Community Health
Center
Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health
Washington Free Clinic Association
Free Medical clinic resources
Washington State DSHS--Medical
Medical Programs
PARENTING SUPPORT:
Children's Trust Foundation
Resources for families
Communities In
Schools
Mentors, tutors, after-school help and family services
King County Parent Coalition
Resources for parents with developmental disabilities
Northwest CHADD
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder--Forum for support, group information and resources
Parent Trust
Parenting classes and support groups
Wellspring
Family Services
Parenting skills, counseling, workshops, homeless services
PAVE--Parent's Are Vital in
Education
Parent training, newsletters, publications, resources, etc...
SCHOLARSHIPS:
AAUW
Scholarships for Women
Business and
Professional Women/WA
Educational Scholarships for Women
GATES Millennium Scholars
Scholarships for minority students with significant
financial need
Microsoft Careers Scholarships
General Scholarships, Women's Scholarships, Minority
Scholarships and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
OWL Scholarship:
Please click here for application!
For mature woman over the age of 50 years old, with no dependent
children
School Scholarships
Scholarships for Men
Seattle Education Access
Advising, tuition, book and transportation assistance for
low-income students
Soroptimist Scholarships
Scholarships for Women--See
Application
WA State
Scholarship Foundation
Scholarships awarded to recipients who will attend 4
year, 2 year, Vocational Technical and Trade schools
University of WA Women's Leadership Program
Lasts 6 days and gives insight into leadership, public speaking, networking and communication. Please click here for application! Applications due by April 1, 2012. Leadership program runs: June 11, 2012--June 15, 2012
STATE AND COMMUNITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Washington State/DSHS
Public and medical assistance, food stamps and community
service offices
Washington State Unemployment Resources
Claim unemployment benefits online
WOMEN'S RESOURCES:
Department of Community and Human Services
Programs and services to help people in need
Legal Voice--Women's
Rights
Advocacy, resources about WA state law, referrals to legal
resources
Seattle Women's Commission
Apprenticeships, Culture-Specific Agencies, Financial
Assistance, Women's Organizations and Leadership
Washington State
University
Links to women's resources and community resources
YWCA
Resources to empower women and families