Supportive Relationships - Families, Neighborhoods, & Communities

Below is summary information for the human services programs funded by the City in 2021 that enhance supportive relationships within families, neighborhoods, and communities. 

Please note that in collecting data for Racial Identity, individuals who identify as Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin can be of any race US Census FAQ about race and ethnicity. BIPOC refers to Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color

AMI refers to Area Median Income as determined by the US Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 GOAL AREA 2 - AT A GLANCE
Total Funds Allocated for 2021  $249,097
Total Organizations Funded  11
BIPOC Organizations
 3
Client Racial and Ethnic Identity     Count      Percentage
American Indian/Alaska Native 10  1%
Asian/Asian American 374 24%
Black/African American 279 18%
Latino/Hispanic 159 10%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 11 1%
White/Caucasian 464 29%
Other 51 3%
Multi-Racial 75 5%
Unknown 313 20%

Total Clients Served

 1,577  

 


Organization: Boys and Girls Club of King County

Program:  Boys and Girls Club of Kirkland

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2021):  $10,000

Program Overview:  Serves 1,100 youth ages five to 18 annually, including a higher percentage of low-income families than the City of Kirkland average. Offers a wide variety of programs that develop kids' academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 0%
 Asian/Asian American 63 11%
 Black/African American 30 5%
 Latino/Hispanic 27 5%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   2 <1%
 White/Caucasian 268 46%
 Other 40 7%
 Multi-Racial 57 10%
 Unknown 117 20%
 TOTAL 579  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 24 4%
6-12 417 72%
13-17 136 23%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 0 0%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   2 <1%
 TOTAL  579  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 87 15%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  441 76%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 51 9%
 TOTAL 579  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 283 49%
 Male 296 51%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 579  

 


Organization: Catholic Community Services of King County

Program:  Volunteer Services

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $6,250

Program Overview:  Connects community volunteers with low-income older adults (60 and up) and adults living with disabilities. 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.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 0 0%
 Black/African American 1 3%
 Latino/Hispanic 1 3%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 19 58%
 Other 2 6%
 Multi-Racial 2 6%
 Unknown 9 27%
 TOTAL 33  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 3 9%
55-74 21 64%
75-84 6 18%
85+ 3 9%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  33  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  32 97%
 Low (<50% AMI) 1 3%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 33  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 24 73%
 Male 9 27%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 33  

Organization: Chinese Information and Service Center

Program:  Family Resource Support

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2021): $7,500

Program Overview:  Provides Chinese and Russian families on the Eastside--the majority of whom are low income and limited English proficiency--a single-entry point to access information and referral around health, education, training, legal, naturalization, benefits, and basic needs for all members of the family. This free service promotes intercultural interaction through outreach and assistance helping Chinese and Russian families connect to community resources.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 18 78%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 5 22%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 23  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 2 9%
35-54 6 26%
55-74 7 30%
75-84 1 4%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   7 30%
 TOTAL  23  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  6 26%
 Low (<50% AMI) 7 30%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  3 13%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 7 30%
 TOTAL 23  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 10 43%
 Male 6 26%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 7 30%
 TOTAL 23  

 


Organization: Communities in Schools Renton-Tukwila

Program: Lake Washington Student and Family Support

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $60,000

Program Overview: Social service professional staff work directly inside K-12 schools delivering a unique model of Integrated Student Support to address the identified needs of each school and its individual students who are facing non-academic barriers to success. Program provides supports in three different tiers: School-wide services; Targeted programs; and individualized support. A site coordinator is currently serving Kamiakin Middle School.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 1 6%
 Black/African American 8 47%
 Latino/Hispanic 2 12%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   3 18%
 White/Caucasian 4 24%
 Other 1 6%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 17  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 2 11%
6-12 5 26%
13-17 12 63%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 0 0%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  19  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 19 100%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 19  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 7 37%
 Male 12 63%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 19  

Organization: Crisis Connections

Program:  King County 2-1-1

BIPOC Organization:  No              

Amount Funded (2021):  $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.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 5 1%
 Asian/Asian American 35 5%
 Black/African American 103 15%
 Latino/Hispanic 60 8%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   7 1%
 White/Caucasian 261 37%
 Other 30 4%
 Multi-Racial 35 5%
 Unknown 234 33%
 TOTAL 710  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 29 4%
25-34 143 19%
35-54 224 29%
55-74 128 17%
75-84 40 5%
85+ 16 2%
Unknown   190 25%
 TOTAL  770  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  508 66%
 Low (<50% AMI) 85 11%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  32 4%
 Above (>80% AMI) 7 1%
 Unknown 138 18%
 TOTAL 770  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 411 53%
 Male 190 25%
 Transgender 4 1%
 Unknown 165 21%
 TOTAL 770  

Organization: Crisis Connections

Program:  Teen Link

BIPOC Organization:  No              

Amount Funded (2021):  $10,000

Program Overview: Provides a confidential teen peer-to-peer help line and chat/text service that focuses on providing emotional support, resources, and a line designed to support teens and parents around substance use issues. Teen Link also conducts suicide prevention training to youth in schools and the community. The mission of Teen Link is to empower teens to make healthy, self respecting decisions about their lives. 

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 4 24%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 1 6%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 10 59%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 3 18%
 TOTAL 17  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 2 11%
18-24 13 72%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 0 0%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   3 17%
 TOTAL  18  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 1 6%
 Unknown 17 94%
 TOTAL 18  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 16 89%
 Male 0 0%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 2 11%
 TOTAL 18  

Organization: Eastside Legal Assistance Program

Program:  Legal Services

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $20,000

Program Overview:  Provides free 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. 

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 2%
 Asian/Asian American 4 4%
 Black/African American 12 13%
 Latino/Hispanic 20 21%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 56 60%
 Other 14 15%
 Multi-Racial 4 4%
 Unknown 2 2%
 TOTAL 94  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 4 4%
25-34 28 30%
35-54 42 45%
55-74 14 15%
75-84 3 3%
85+ 3 3%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  94  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  59 63%
 Low (<50% AMI) 13 14%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  1 1%
 Above (>80% AMI) 2 2%
 Unknown 19 20%
 TOTAL 94  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 80 85%
 Male 14 15%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 94  

 


Organization: Hopelink

Program:  Family Development

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $23,200

Program Overview:  A voluntary case-management program that serves low-income families in North and East King County who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The Family Development 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.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 2 3%
 Asian/Asian American 5 7%
 Black/African American 17 25%
 Latino/Hispanic 12 18%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 30 44%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 8 12%
 Unknown 6 9%
 TOTAL 68  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 14 21%
6-12 13 19%
13-17 8 12%
18-24 11 16%
25-34 2 3%
35-54 19 28%
55-74 1 1%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  68  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  18 90%
 Low (<50% AMI) 2 10%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 20  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 48 71%
 Male 20 29%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 68  

Organization: Indian American Community Services

Program:  Cultural Navigator

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2021):  $5,000

Program Overview: Offers community members access to staff, workshops, training and information to connect them to basic resources, address their concerns with support services continuing to follow up and ensure that needs are met comprehensively. IACS offers a safe and familiar space for its community to reach out during challenging times to access emergency and crises care services such as food, housing, legal and healthcare. Services are open to all regardless of religion, gender, language, socio-economic status.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 225 100%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 1 <1%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 226  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 37 16%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 13 6%
35-54 21 9%
55-74 106 47%
75-84 31 14%
85+ 18 8%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  226  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 14 6%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  103 46%
 Above (>80% AMI) 78 35%
 Unknown 31 14%
 TOTAL 226  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 131 58%
 Male 90 40%
 Transgender 5 2%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 226  

 


Organization: King County Bar Association

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

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $5,000

Program Overview:  Provides low-income residents with free legal consultations in family law, debt and bankruptcy, immigration and housing through neighborhood legal clinics. Additional services include legal representation and rent assistance for residents faced with eviction and partner referrals to social service agencies.

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 1%
 Asian/Asian American 11 8%
 Black/African American 9 7%
 Latino/Hispanic 12 9%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   1 1%
 White/Caucasian 71 55%
 Other 6 5%
 Multi-Racial 17 13%
 Unknown 14 11%
 TOTAL 130  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 5 4%
25-34 33 23%
35-54 61 43%
55-74 32 23%
75-84 1 1%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   10 7%
 TOTAL  142  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  100 70%
 Low (<50% AMI) 26 18%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  8 6%
 Above (>80% AMI) 8 6%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 142  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 87 61%
 Male 46 32%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 9 6%
 TOTAL 142  

 


Organization: MAPS - Muslim Community Resource Center (MCRC)

Program:  Information, Referrals, and Resources

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2021):  $15,000

Program Overview:  Provides walk-in and call-in assistance to anyone in need, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. MCRC provides assistance to those with cultural and language barriers that often make finding and receiving help difficult. 

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 69 34%
 Black/African American 115 56%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 20 10%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 204  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 55 27%
6-12 25 12%
13-17 23 11%
18-24 12 6%
25-34 29 14%
35-54 45 22%
55-74 15 7%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  204  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  204 100%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 204  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 117 57%
 Male 87 43%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 204  

 


Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program:  Community-Based Outreach Services

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $35,003

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

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 0 0%
 Black/African American 13 45%
 Latino/Hispanic 3 10%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 3 10%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 10 34%
 Unknown 3 10%
 TOTAL 29  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 1 3%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 26 90%
18-24 1 3%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 1 3%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  29  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  3 10%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 %
 Unknown 26 90%
 TOTAL 29  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 0 0%
 Male 16 55%
 Transgender 12 41%
 Unknown 1 3%
 TOTAL 29  

  


Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program:  Latinx Youth Programs

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2021):  $35,894

Program Overview:  Provides culturally-relevant youth development activities facilitated by bilingual (Spanish-English)/bicultural staff, including program activities to promote leadership skills, and youth-led community service projects and cultural events. The after-school programs in Bellevue, Kirkland and Redmond engage Hispanic youth who are at-risk of dropping out of school and re-connect them to school, community and culture. 

Racial Identity
Racial Identity    Number       Percent  
 American Indian/Alaskan Native 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 2 3%
 Black/African American 2 3%
 Latino/Hispanic 49 79%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 3 5%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 1 2%
 Unknown 54 87%
 TOTAL 62  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 35 56%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 14 23%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 7 11%
35-54 6 10%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  62  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  3 5%
 Low (<50% AMI) 3 5%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 56 90%
 TOTAL 62  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 42 68%
 Male 20 32%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 62