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Under the bill, emergency rental assistance funds can be provided to households experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness, defined as households that are unable to maintain housing stability or unable to afford their rent and utilities. If your household has income below 50% of area median income, you may be eligible for this fund. Follow this link to Read more...

The Care Act included funding for several housing programs as well as other financial assistance. However, some of these programs restrict eligibility based on immigration status and may have implications under the Department of Homeland Security’s new public charge rule, which determines if noncitizens seeking admission to the U.S. or applying for lawful permanent resident status (green card) are likely Read more...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Mutual aid support for survivors, sick & disabled, immunocompromised, undocumented, black, queer, indigenous, and or people of color. If you would like to have groceries dropped off, please complete this form. Read more...

FEEST Seattle and WA-BLOC have been providing free hot lunch for students in the Rainier Beach Community every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Rainier Beach Community Center plaza while schools remain closed. More information is at WA-BLOC’s Facebook page. Read more...

The Highland Park Improvement Club (HPIC) is offering meals for neighborhood residents who need meals, especially homebound individuals. They are serving 70 bag lunches a day, 5 days a week (and a weekend bag for Fridays). More information about the program and how to volunteer is at hpic1919.org. Read more...

IllumiNative and NIEA have partnered to bring activity guides for students from Pre-K through 8th grade, which includes digital education tools, lesson plans, and resources about Native American art, culture, history and contemporary life. Access the Native Education For All resources here. Read more...

The Seattle Foundation has launched this funding availability within the COVID-19 Response Fund focused on providing grants to community-based organizations (CBOs) providing “emergency support and financial assistance to disproportionately impacted communities.” The application process closes Friday, May 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM. Go here to learn more about eligibility and to apply. Read more...

The National Indian Health Board has this healthcare and educational resource page to help Tribes respond to COVID-19. Read more...

Families with students at Chief Sealth, Evergreen, Rainier Beach, and Tyee High Schools can request FREE groceries delivered to their homes. All you have to do is fill out an online form with your shopping list, contact information, and when you would like your delivery. Visit FEEST Seattle for more information about this service. Read more...

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) , Seattle City Light (SCL), and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) are all waiving late fees and will keep utility services on during the COVID-19 Civil Emergency in Seattle. SPU and SCL customers who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, regardless of background or immigration status, can request a deferred payment plan. SPU and SCL recommends that Read more...

The City of Seattle is warning all residents that scammers are using other people’s social security numbers to fraudulently collect Unemployment Insurance. Learn more from the Washington State Employment Security Department fraud warnng page. Read more...

The Seattle Times has a very informative article about unemployment insurance fraud. If you believe you’ve been a victim of this kind of unemployment fraud, Seattle police cyber-crime investigators recommend taking these steps to protect your financial identity and credit history. Read this article to get more information. Read more...