Supportive Relationships - Families, Neighborhoods, & Communities

Below is summary information for the human services programs funded by the City in 2020 that enhance supportive relationships within families, neighborhoods, and communities. 

GOAL AREA 2 - AT A GLANCE
Total Funds Allocated for 2019-2020	$221,870
Total Organizations Funded	15
BIPOC Organizations	3
Client Racial and Ethnic Identity	Count	Percentage
American Indian/Alaska Native	19	1%
Asian/Asian American	440	16%
Black/African American	169	6%
Latino/Hispanic	465	17%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	17	1%
White/Caucasian	759	28%
Other	65	2%
Multi-Racial	237	9%
Unknown	522	19%
Total Clients Served	2,693

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Organization: Assistance League of the Eastside

Program: Operation School Bell

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $9,000

Program Overview:  Assistance League of the Eastside supports the belief that new school clothing helps increase self esteem and confidence, contributing to a strong foundation for a child's successful school experience. With the help of many volunteers, Operation School Bell provides local shopping events at area Fred Meyer stores for children in need, selected by school personnel, from the Lake Washington, Bellevue, and Northshore school districts.

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Organization:  Athletes for Kids

Program: Youth Mentoring

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $5,000

Program Overview:  Founded on the idea that friendship has the power to restore a child's faith in life, Athletes for Kids' (AFK) mission is to enhance the lives of children with special needs and the high school athletes who mentor them. AFK believes modeling acceptance, inclusion and respect for all individuals transforms and strengthens communities. The program serves children in 1st to 12th grade with monthly one-on-one mentoring and activities, mentor training and leadership opportunities in East King cities.

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Organization: Boys and Girls Clubs of King County

Program: Kirkland Boys and Girls Club

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $10,000

Program Overview:  The Boys & Girls Club of Kirkland serves nearly 2,500 youth ages 5 to 18 annually, including a higher percentage of low-income families than the City of Kirkland average. It supports young people through a variety of programs that develop kids' academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. As a nonprofit organization, the program relies on contributed income to maintain much utilized scholarships and subsidized program fees.

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Organization: Catholic Community Services of King County

Program: Volunteer Services

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $6,120

Program Overview:  Connects community volunteers with low-income older adults (60 and up) and adults living with disabilities through the Volunteer Services (VS) program. VS fosters supportive relationships so that participants, who don’t qualify for other services and can’t afford to pay for assistance, are able to get their basic needs met. Volunteers help with household chores and transportation so participants can remain independent for as long as safely possible.

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Organization: Center for Human Services

Program: Family Support Centers

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $5,000

Program Overview:  Provides many different activities and programs through its local Family Support Centers, enriching the lives of residents through three focus areas: Early Learning, Youth Development and Adult Education.

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Organization: Chinese Information and Service Center

Program: Eastside Russian Seniors

BIPOC Organization: Yes

Amount Funded (2020): $2,654

Program Overview:  Connects isolated Russian seniors to: 1) healthy activities, 2) a group of their peers that they might not have known, 3) culturally and linguistically appropriate programming, and 4) connections and referrals to community resources and programs. The weekly day-long program takes place at the North Bellevue Community Center, and is directed by trained and supervised bilingual and multicultural staff and volunteers.

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Organization: Community Homes, Inc.

Program: Housing Readiness Workshop Series

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $5,000

Program Overview:  Supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through workshops offered in King County to educate families and/or guardians on housing options, resources, and solutions. The format focuses on three detailed areas: Level 1: Services – understanding what services are needed for housing and what the adult currently has or qualifies for; Level 2: Knowledge - learning the different housing models; Level 3 - empowerment on how to access existing housing or create new housing.

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Organization: Crisis Connections

Program: King County 2-1-1

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $12,500

Program Overview:  King County 2-1-1 is a connector. By simply dialing 2-1-1 or accessing resources online, people get connected to help, including housing assistance, veteran services, support for seniors, or food assistance.

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Organization: Eastside Legal Assistance Program

Program: Legal Services

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $15,000

Program Overview:  Provides civil legal aid to low income residents in East King County. ELAP offers 27 clinics monthly to offer support with civil legal issues. In addition, the agency offers workshops and lectures on current community issues. Staff attorneys work with survivors of domestic violence, creating stable, safe and healthy lives for participants and their families.

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Organization: Hopelink

Program: Family Development

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $6,375

Program Overview:  A voluntary case-management program serving low-income families in North and East King County who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The program helps families achieve housing stability and long-term economic self-sufficiency through strength-based case management and client-centered goal development. Using target goal setting to remove barriers, families achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency and make lasting change.

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Organization: India Association of Western Washington

Program: Cultural Navigator

BIPOC Organization: Yes

Amount Funded (2020): $5,000

Program Overview:  Provides assistance to Asian-Indians with limited English language skills. Using interpretation for over 20 languages, the program helps participants navigate systems, find information, and secure resources leading to healthier, safer, connected lives.

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Organization: King County Bar Association

Program: Pro Bono Services - Housing Justice Project and Neighborhood Legal Clinics

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $4,500

Program Overview:  Volunteer attorneys, legal assistants, and community members provide free legal advice and advocacy to low income individuals and families in King County. The two primary programs are the 41 Neighborhood Legal Clinics and courthouse based Housing Justice Project. Each has a significant presence and impact throughout the county, ensuring critical access to justice and our legal system.

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Organization: Lake Washington Schools Foundation

Program: LINKS Mentoring

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $8,670

Program Overview:  A one-on-one mentoring program for students in the Lake Washington School District that uses evidence-based mentoring to achieve the best outcomes for each child served by the program. The LINKS goal is to help students feel connected and valued to the school, increasing their overall success in school. This program is part of the district’s emerging Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports for students. 

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Organization: MAPS-Muslim Community Resource Center

Program: Refugee and Immigrant Assistance

BIPOC Organization: Yes

Amount Funded (2020): $5,255

Program Overview:  Assists local refugee families through basic need assistance, including shelter, food, vital in-kind and/or financial assistance; helping set up a house (e.g. providing furniture); access vocational training and employment opportunities; and establishing community relationships through mentor family pairing. Through its services, participants establish community relationships, access local resources, and maintain stability.

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Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program: Community Based Outreach Services 

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $30,179

Program Overview:  Provides outreach, drop-in counseling services, and group services for at-risk children and youth at community and day centers.

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Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program: Family Net

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $26,440

Program Overview:  Provides comprehensive case management and social services for families with children enrolled in school. The program addresses social/emotional behavioral challenges at school, home, or community through family support.

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Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program: Success Mentoring

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2020): $5,100

Program Overview:  Provides supportive, community-based mentoring to help at-risk children/youth maximize their social/emotional competencies. Services include strengthening self-regulation skills, increasing resistance to risky behaviors, improving school attachment, and academic motivation/achievement. Beginning this year, the program will be integrated as a key referral source supporting the SBIRT prevention project in the Lake Washington School District.