Our primary goal is to promote student success by creating an accessible, welcoming, safe and gender-affirming environment for all prospective/current students and community members. Services focus on empowering students through individualized care to build their confidence, affirm their readiness to succeed, academic advising, college navigation, career exploration, life skills, and referrals to non-academic resources on- and off-campus.

Women’s Programs & WorkFirst presents Highline’s Great Halloween Hunt… the mystery of the missing candy!

Discover campus, meet the staff who are here to support you, and pick up treats and trinkets along the way. You don’t have to celebrate Halloween to enjoy this one. You’re welcome to spend time exploring new departments and services offered at Highline. Bring a classmate, a friend, or whoever you call family.

EVENT DETAILS

📅 Date: Thursday, October 29^th
🕓 Time: 11am – 4pm
🎟️ Open to all students, their families, and the community; no sign-up required.
🥼 Come as you are; costumes optional but encouraged.
🚗 Parking is FREE for students and their guests (passes will be provided day of the event).

HOW TO JOIN THE FUN

• Start by visiting Women’s Programs (Building 6 – lower floor, next to Public Safety) to pick up a parking pass + spooky trail map.
• Travel to participating departments to meet staff, learn about resources, and collect treats.
• Children are welcome; must be accompanied by an adult.
• If you require additional accommodation due to a disability, please contact Access Services at (206) 592-3857 (voice) or by email at access@highline.edu
  

Content Note: This email discusses domestic violence and abuse, which may bring up difficult emotions. Please engage in whatever way feels right for you, including choosing not to read further or engaging in our event. Support resources are listed below – we care about you!

October is Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month, a time to further your awareness, honor survivors, and recognize that we all have a role to play in preventing and ending violence in our community.

DV can take many forms, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, financial, and technological abuse, as well as stalking and coercive control. We must also acknowledge the evolving ways abuse can occur. Technology can be used to monitor a survivor’s location, communications, online activity, and personal information. Financial abuse can also prevent survivors from achieving independence by restricting access to money, employment, credit, or other financial resources. At the same time, survivors and service providers continue to face barriers to accessing the resources needed to establish safety and stability.

Many survivors live with fear, isolation, and uncertainty. You may know a survivor. You may be a survivor. You may have a survivor in your classroom, workplace, family, or community. We all have a role in learning to recognize the signs of DV, responding with compassion, and connecting our loved ones with resources and support.

Women’s Programs & WorkFirst invites you to participate in the Clothesline Project, using art and expression to honor survivors and raise awareness by painting your words of encouragement on a t-shirt that will be hung across campus.

Event Details:

• Dates: October 13, 14, 15
• Time: Drop-In Anytime
• Location: Women’s Programs

Support is available:

• DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Alliance Network): 425-656-7867 — confidential, 24-hour advocacy and support.
• Lighthouse NW: 206-824-8581 — information about recovery programs and healing support.
• To read about warning signs of DV, please here to read important information from the National DV Hotline.

With Love & Care,

Women’s Programs & WorkFirst

Partner With Us to Support Student Success!

We believe that strong communities create stronger students. Our Partner’s Light is an opportunity for local organizations, agencies, and businesses to connect with Highline College students and staff by sharing valuable programs, services, and resources that promote education, wellness, financial stability, employment, housing, and overall well-being.

If you’re interested in collaborating with the Women’s Programs & WorkFirst Services to host a workshop or pop-up table on campus, please complete the following sign-up form.