Help Links
Help Haiti earthquake victims. Information here.
In today's economic climate we are all experiencing changes to our communities and what that means for our workplace, homes, families and friends. You'll find links with information on how you can volunteer, lend assistance or get assistance. This is meant as a resource and although it is not a complete list of organizations, it is a place to start your personal research*.
Training, Education & Jobs
The legislature enacted the Workforce Employment and Training Act in 1993 in response to dramatic changes in the structure of Washington's economy, the layoffs of thousands of workers in major industries, and the long-term need for training programs for Washington citizens.
Worker Retraining can help pay for tuition, books, fees, and other related expenses for individuals who lost their jobs due to economic changes and for those receiving Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits.
For a list of college retraining programs click here.
Washington State Unemployment benefits questions click
here.
Job listing sites:
Largest online, locally-focused recruitment media provider -
Jobing.com
Food
King County Emergency Services and Neighborhood Food Banks - click
here.
Northwest Harvest - click
here.
Food Lifeline - click
here.
P-Patch Community Gardens in the Seattle area - click
here. For a list of the 55 locations click
here. For information about the non-profit organization that helps to acquire, build, preserve and protect community gardens in Seattle's neighborhoods and how you can get involved click
here.
Housing
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development general information - click
here. Specific to Washington State - click
here. Foreclosure information - click
here. Renting information - click
here.
Washington State Housing Finance Commission - click
here.
Homes for Sale by the U.S. Government (by city) - click
here.
Medical
Blood Banks listed with America's Blood Centers - click
here.
Free Eye Exams through Vision USA - click
here.
Washington State Department of Health, Community and Family Health - click
here.
Health Care Volunteer information - click
here.
General Assistance
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services - click
here.
United Way - 211 campaign:
King County
720 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-1702
(206) 461-3700
http://www.uwkc.org/
Information and Referral Phone Numbers
24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 244-5767 , TDD 206-461-3219
Community Information Line: (800) 621-INFO (4636), TDD 206-461-3610
2-1-1: 2-1-1
Pierce County
http://www.uwpc.org/
PO Box 2215
Tacoma, WA 98401-2215
(253) 272-4263
Information and Referral Phone Number
800-572-4357
Snohomish County
http://www.uwsc.org/
3120 McDougall Avenue, Suite 200
Everett, WA 98201-4433
(425) 374-5500
Thurston County
211
1211 Fourth Avenue East, Suite 101
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 943-2773
http://www.unitedway-thurston.org/
Kitsap County
647 4th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 377-8505
http://www.unitedwaykitsap.org/
Information and Referral Phone Number
www.unitedwayinfo.org: 800-627-0335
*These listings are intended to assist our listeners with resources around the Puget Sound area. There is no implied KWJZ endorsement of the content on these websites.
