SMC in the Community

Upcoming Events

Community Resource Day 2025

Pre-Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N37XBNXCommunity Resource Day 2025 People Helping People. Rainier Community Beach 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle, WA, 98118. Friday, September 12, 2025 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Save the Date! The SMC has secured a location for our next Community Resource Day. The event is planned for 10 AM-3 PM on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., Seattle WA, 98118.

Amharic Flyer - Chinese Flyer - Korean Flyer - Somali Flyer - Spanish  Flyer - Vietnamese Flyer

Community Resource Day Event Resources:

Asian Counseling and Referral Service

Aging and Disabilities, Behavioral Health Services, Employment & Training, Food Assistance, Housing/Shelter Assistance, Utilities Assistance

We are a team of Community Navigators who help clients get connected to resources. We are part of Asian Counseling and Referral Services which has a mental health dept., children youth & family program, aging & adult program, employment & citizenship services, etc.

Blake Refund Bureau - Washington Courts

Court Services, Restorative Justice

For those with WA state drug possession convictions spanning 1971 to 2021, qualifying individuals may now be eligible to have those convictions cleared off their criminal record and receive financial reimbursement on any court-ordered fines or fees paid (State v Blake). The Administrative Office of the Courts’ Blake Refund Bureau will have representatives present to look up eligible cases, initiate the relief process for those qualifying, and provide support resources

Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW)

Healthcare/Vision/Dental Services

CHPW is the only not-for-profit managed care organization in Washington that works with Apple Health. For adults, we provide 20 FREE visits of acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage, plus free eyeglasses. Also, a $50 gift card when members get a mammogram and $25 for a colonoscopy. For kids we provide a free membership at the Boys and Girls club and a $20 gift card after every checkup. As well as connections to case managers that can get additional resources like transportation, food, and housing.

Department of Labor & Industries (LNI)

Workers' Compensation, Workers' Rights, Workplace Safety etc.,

WA State Department of Labor & Industries is a state agency dedicated to the safety, health, and security of Washington's workers. We help employers meet safety and health standards, and we inspect workplaces when alerted to hazards. Our rules and enforcement programs also help ensure workers are paid what they are owed.

DSHS Belltown Community Services Office

Aging and Disabilities, Food Assistance, License & ID

We provide most DSHS services for events, except for EBT card issuance. Most of the other DSHS services will be available during events. We are at this time co-located at the Community Resouce Center providing services to our customers, meeting them where they are.

DSHS Division of Child Support 

Child Support Assistance

We provide child support services. 

El Centro de la Raza

Aging and Disabilities, Education, Employment & Training, Food Assistance, General Community Resources, Healthcare/ Vision/Dental Services, Immigration Services, Legal Services, Pet Care Services, Utilities Assistance, Veterans Affairs

At El Centro de la Raza we provide a variety of services. We provide children & family services, youth services, food & health services, benefits & support resource navigation, financial empowerment, workforce development, housing, small business services, advocacy & culture, immigrant and refugee support, and veteran support.

Fresh Bucks - City of Seattle

Food Assistance

Fresh Bucks is a healthy food program that helps Seattle neighbors afford fruits and vegetables. Eligible and enrolled customers receive $40 each month to spend at participating farmers markets, independent grocers, and supermarkets using the Fresh Bucks Card or Healthy Savings app.

Harborview Medical Center Opioid Treatment

Behavioral Health Services, Healthcare/Vision/Dental Services, Opioid Treatment, Primary Care and Opiod Treatment Medicine

Office-based opioid treatment (Obot) has programming within 7 Harborview primary care clinics, including pediatrics. We’re resourced to support peer support, groups, and medications that treat opioid addiction and services within behavioral health services as well.

Hope Card Program - Administrative Office of the Courts

Court Services; Informational

The Washington State Hope Card Program makes it easier for individuals with full civil protection orders to carry important details about their orders. These wallet-sized, durable cards include the information law enforcement needs to verify a protection order if a violation occurs. Hope Cards are a simpler way to inform police, employers, schools, or landlords about your protection order and are free. Learn more and request your cards at www.courts.wa.gov/hopecard.

Humana

Aging and Disabilities, Healthcare/Vision/Dental Services

Assisting people with disabilities or over 65 with healthcare and dental plans. 

International Community Health Services (ICHS)

Behavioral Health Services, Healthcare/Vision/Dental Services

ICHS is an organization that offers a range of health services, including medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health.

KCBA Neighborhood Legal Clinics (NLC)

Legal Services

KCBA's Neighborhood Legal Clinics program provides free consultations with volunteer attorneys on civil legal issues. Staff will provide information about the NLC program and conduct client intake screenings. We cannot give legal advice to attendees at this event. 

King County Residential Treatment Program (KCRTP) - Pioneer Human Services 

Behavioral Health (Mental Health & Chemical Dependency)

KCRTP is a 16-bed, all-gender, co-occurring treatment program for SUD and Mental Health. We offer MRT, DBT, CBT, Employment and Housing Services, and Continuing Care.

Neighborcare Health

Healthcare/Vision/Dental Services, Behavioral Health Services 

We provide Medical, Dental and Behavioral health services. 
Education

Office of Emergency Management (Seattle)

Education

Services offered include basic disaster preparedness education, how to use a fire extinguisher, signing up for emergency alerts and warnings, and learning how to get involved in your community. 

Office of Housing (Seattle)

Housing/Shelter Assistance

Our Home Repair Loan & Grant Program helps homeowners make critical health and safety improvements to their homes at 0% interest.
Our Weatherization Program helps reduce your utility costs and save energy by making free energy efficiency improvements. 

Office of Labor Standards (Seattle)

Utilities Assistance, Workers' Rights Services

The Office of Labor Standards investigates violations of Seattle labor laws like the minimum wage, wage theft, paid sick and safe time, etc. We can connect workers whose rights have been violated to an investigator to see if our Office can help workers with things like back pay or not having access to sick time. 

Rainier Valley Food Bank (RVFB)

Employment & Training, Food Assistance, General Community Resources, Housing/Shelter Assistance, Pet Care Services

RVFB provides clients in South Seattle (or beyond - we do not require proof of address in our service area to receive food or other services) free, fresh food and other human services. Apart from groceries, we also partner with Seattle Public Schools to provide food to children whose families are experiencing housing insecurity. We also have a Community Connector program where clients can get connected to financial assistance for rent, receive hygiene products, and more. 

REACH/ETS

Housing/Shelter Assistance, License & ID, Legal Services, Food Assistance, Employment & Training, Court Services, Behavioral Health Services, General Community Resources, Transportation

REACH builds relationships with people experiencing homelessness and connects them to the help that they need–everything from food and clothing to medical care, shelter, and mental health and/or substance use treatment.

Reconnect to Opportunity

Education

Reconnect to Opportunity supports young people ages 16 to 24, who have not finished high school.  We also help those who have finished but are unsure about the next steps. We can help connect you with education, employment, and post-secondary training opportunities in King County, Washington.

Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission

Democracy Vouchers, Informational

We administer the democracy voucher program, which offers Seattle voters $100 in vouchers to donate to campaigns running for local offices. This allows voters and legal permanent residents in Seattle the opportunity to become campaign donors.

Seattle IT - Digital Equity

Phone & Internet Services

We offer Seattle residents information on low-cost Internet services and how to stay safe online.

Seattle Municipal Court

SMC Court Ticket Options, SMC Warrant Quash, Informational

Seattle Municipal Court (SMC) handles all misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes, civil infractions, and other authorized offenses. SMC will be available for assistance with warrant quash, ticket options, and Community Resource Center (CRC) referrals.

Seattle Veterinary Outreach (SVO)

Pet Care Services

SVO provides sliding scale, low-cost veterinary care to people experiencing low income or homelessness. We can provide sick animal exams, vaccines, flea prevention, deworming, and more. We also offer free pet resources such as pet food, flea prevention, toys, pet ID tags, and more.

Learn more about getting pet medical examinations and vet care here.

Sound Generations

Aging and Disabilities, Education, Food Assistance, General Community Resources, Legal Services, Transportation

Sound Generations is a multiservice nonprofit partnering with older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers to remove the inequities that impact aging by providing accessible, essential, and inclusive services that support people through their life’s journey. We offer various services and resources to the community members that include but are not limited to resource connection and care coordination, food security, transportation, caregiver support, minor home repair, and more. 

South King County Discipline Coalition

Education, Trainings: Know Your Rights & School System/Discipline

We provide training in (Know Your Rights) School Discipline, Appeals Process, 504 & IEP Process, Attendance Policy, and Election Literacy. We also have a reading program for 7 to 12-year-olds and Shine Kinesthetics-Teen Talks for youth that are 14 to 18-year-olds. At the end of every school year, we put on a program called Surviving the School Year. This is where we recognize all the youth that survived the school year.

Tenant Law Center

Legal Services 

Tenant Law Center provides low income renters in Seattle legal resources to help prevent eviction and subsidy terminations. Please visit us to get more information about your rights as a tenant in Seattle.

The Silent Task Force

Food Assistance, General Community Resources, Housing/Shelter Assistance, WIC Outreach, Employment & Training

The Silent Task Force partners with WIC and collaborates through several departments—including Housing and Homelessness, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Youth Programming—to support our community. We provide essential services like food access through our pantry, youth skill-building through farming and holistic programs, and family support to create meaningful, lasting impact.

Therapy Fund Foundation

Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health and Chemical Dependency)

The Therapy Fund Foundation provides free mental health services to Black and marginalized communities by eliminating financial and systemic barriers to care. We connect individuals with culturally competent therapists and offer resources that support healing, wellness, and community empowerment.

Tukwila Municipal Court - Unified Payment Program

Unified Payment Program - Relicensing

Tukwila Municipal Court offers assistance through the Unified Payment Program, which helps individuals reinstate their driver’s license. Staff provide guidance on eligibility, navigating the program, and providing information on issues related to license suspensions listed on the DOL's ADR record.

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation

Employment & Training, General Community Resources 

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation has wrap-around services for the urban Native Community We have programs such as Native Workforce, Elders Program, Daybreak Star Preschool, Foster Care Support, Uŋčí Makhá Home Visiting Program, Our Strong Fathers Program, and the Homeless Prevention Program. 

Urban Leage of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS)

Employment & Training, General Community Resources

The ULMS was established in 1930 to become one of approximately 92 affiliates of the National Urban League (NUL). Today, ULMS implements its mission within our Seattle/King County service area through advocacy, direct programming, community outreach, and coalition building in seven major pillars of focus: (1) housing, (2) education, (3) workforce development, (4) public health, (5) entrepreneurship, (6) civic engagement, and (7) financial empowerment.

Urban Native Education Alliance (UNEA)

Education, Food Assistance, General Community Resources

UNEA offers various free Native-focused community programs and events for youth ages 4-24, their families, and any volunteers and guests willing to help/participate. The Clear Sky program meets Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-8pm at North Seattle College room in CC1161 (southwest corner of the southwest building; we place sandwich boards to point the way from the traffic light at N 95th St and College Way). Includes dinner, Natives on the Rise Mentorship and tutoring/academic support, and more.

Urban Native Education Alliance

Education, Employment & Training 

UNEA offers various free Native-focused community programs and events for youth ages 4-24, their families, and any volunteers and guests willing to help/participate. The Clear Sky program meets Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-8pm at North Seattle College in room CC1161 (southwest corner of the southwest building), and we place sandwich boards to point the way from the traffic light at N 95th St and College Way. Includes dinner, Natives on the Rise Mentorship and tutoring/academic support, and more.

Utility Discount Program (Seattle HSD)

Utilities Assistance

The Utility Assistance Programs (UDP, SCL EBA, and SPU EAP) provide a reduction on customers’ City Light and Seattle Public Utilities bills and payment assistance. 

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care

Behavioral Health Services 

Established by community members of South King County in 1965 and a United Way agency since 1967, Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care has provided behavioral health care services to people of all ages for over 50 years. Through the ongoing support of our community, Valley Cities delivers compassionate care at 12 comprehensive outpatient clinics located in Auburn, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Kent, Midway, Renton, and multiple sites in Seattle.

Verity Credit Union

Financial Resources and Access

As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Verity serves and supports those who have been historically excluded from traditional financial services. Our mission-driven organization actively breaks down barriers to help individuals and small businesses achieve and sustain financial well-being. 

Youth Maritime Program - Evergreen Goodwill

Employment & Training

Youth Maritime Program is a two-year paid internship program designed for high school students that focuses on developing college, career, and life skills to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities they will face after high school.

YWCA: Gender-Based Violence Specialized Services

General Community Resources, Housing/Shelter Assistance, Legal Services, Education, Court Services, Transportation, Food Assistance

We provide survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sexual exploitation with individualized services, including DV/SA/CSE education, referrals, court accompaniment, legal services, housing support, employment support, transportation, clothing, and diapers. We aim to stabilize lives instead of providing band-aids, focusing on serving individuals who have been marginalized, and working toward the eradication of all forms of gender-based violence.

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If you have questions or are a service provider interested in participating in future events, please contact: smc_engagement@seattle.gov

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