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11/6
The City of Seattle is providing funding to two community organizations that support LGBTQ+ residents, with a focus on people who face barriers to accessing services, particularly for trans and gender-diverse communities. In August 2026, Mayor [...]
11/2
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners in their own words. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This post focuses on the Tubman [...]
10/29
As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, this Employee Spotlight features a veteran who works HSD’s Aging and Disabilities Services division to help older adults – including many veterans – deal with isolation and depression. Suzet Tave is a U.S. [...]
10/22
Seattle Children’s Hospital recently reported that they are currently experiencing high demand for youth mental and behavioral healthcare in their emergency departments. If you or a young person you know is experiencing an immediate crisis: In [...]