Supportive Relationships - Families, Neighborhoods, & Communities

Below is summary information for the human services programs funded by the City in 2022 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.  Please see the Census FAQ About Race and Ethnicity for more information.

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 2022  $275,347
Total Organizations Funded  11
BIPOC Organizations
 4
Client Racial and Ethnic Identity     Count      Percentage
American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
Asian/Asian American 220 12%
Black/African American 178 10%
Latino/Hispanic 165 9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5 <1%
White/Caucasian 556 31%
Other 104 6%
Multi-Racial 120 7%
Unknown 605 34%

Total Clients Served

 1,797  

 


Organization: Boys & Girls Club of King County

Program:  Youth Development

BIPOC Organization: No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 68 20%
 Black/African American 20 6%
 Latino/Hispanic 10 5%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   1 <1%
 White/Caucasian 152 44%
 Other 7 2%
 Multi-Racial 28 8%
 Unknown 69 20%
 TOTAL 345  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 18 5%
6-12 303 85%
13-17 34 10%
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  355  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 45 13%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  278 78%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 32 9%
 TOTAL 355  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 163 46%
 Male 192 54%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 355  

 


Organization: Catholic Community Services of King County

Program:  Volunteer Services

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 5%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   1 5%
 White/Caucasian 13 59%
 Other 2 9%
 Multi-Racial 1 5%
 Unknown 4 18%
 TOTAL 22  
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 14%
55-74 12 55%
75-84 6 27%
85+ 1 5%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  22  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  22 100%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 22  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 18 82%
 Male 4 18%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 22  

 


Organization: Chinese Information & Service Center

Program:  Family Resource Support

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2022): $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 30 67%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 15 33%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 45  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 3 7%
35-54 9 20%
55-74 19 42%
75-84 5 11%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   9 20%
 TOTAL  45  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  23 51%
 Low (<50% AMI) 5 11%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  3 7%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 14 31%
 TOTAL 45  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 19 42%
 Male 17 38%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 9 20%
 TOTAL 23  

 


Organization: Communities in Schools Renton-Tukwila

Program: Lake Washington Student & Family Support

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 21 23%
 Black/African American 26 29%
 Latino/Hispanic 14 16%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 9 10%
 Other 7 8%
 Multi-Racial 27 30%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 90  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 5 5%
6-12 30 29%
13-17 69 66%
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  104  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 104 100%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 104  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 42 40%
 Male 61 59%
 Transgender 1 1%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 104  

 


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 7 1%
 Asian/Asian American 34 4%
 Black/African American 96 11%
 Latino/Hispanic 78 9%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   3 <1%
 White/Caucasian 246 29%
 Other 39 5%
 Multi-Racial 47 6%
 Unknown 369 44%
 TOTAL 841  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 1 <1%
18-24 34 4%
25-34 182 22%
35-54 226 27%
55-74 139 17%
75-84 37 4%
85+ 8 1%
Unknown   214 25%
 TOTAL  841  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  644 77%
 Low (<50% AMI) 82 10%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  23 3%
 Above (>80% AMI) 19 2%
 Unknown 73 9%
 TOTAL 841  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 440 52%
 Male 165 20%
 Transgender 7 1%
 Unknown 229 27%
 TOTAL 841  

 


Organization: Crisis Connections

Program:  Teen Link

BIPOC Organization:  No              

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 0 0%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 0 0%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 13 100%
 TOTAL 13  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 6 18%
13-17 24 71%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 0 0%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   4 12%
 TOTAL  34  
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) 0 0%
 Unknown 34 100%
 TOTAL 34  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 4 31%
 Male 4 31%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 5 38%
 TOTAL 13  

 


Organization: Families of Color

Program: Parent Support Groups

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2022):  $10,000

Program Overview: Parent groups are facilitated gatherings to increase parenting skills and provide a space to discuss identity and race. Gatherings are eight to ten weekly, two-hour sessions. FOCS curriculum includes dialogue on racism, identity, and the tools to best support raising strong and compassionate children of color. Facilitators are parents themselves with lived experience specific to the group

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

  


Organization: Hopelink

Program:  Family Development

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 0 0%
 Asian/Asian American 6 13%
 Black/African American 8 18%
 Latino/Hispanic 5 11%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 24 53%
 Other 1 2%
 Multi-Racial 6 13%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 45  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 10 22%
6-12 8 18%
13-17 7 16%
18-24 4 9%
25-34 3 7%
35-54 10 22%
55-74 3 7%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  45  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  11 92%
 Low (<50% AMI) 1 8%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 12  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 31 69%
 Male 14 31%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 45  

 


Organization: Indian American Community Services

Program:  Cultural Navigator

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 35 97%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 1 3%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 36  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 14 40%
18-24 0 0%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 4 11%
55-74 12 34%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 5 14%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  35  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  0 0%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  19 54%
 Above (>80% AMI) 7 20%
 Unknown 9 26%
 TOTAL 35  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 18 51%
 Male 14 40%
 Transgender 3 9%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 35  

  


Organization: King County Bar Association

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

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 10 13%
 Black/African American 14 18%
 Latino/Hispanic 8 10%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 40 50%
 Other 3 4%
 Multi-Racial 6 8%
 Unknown 6 8%
 TOTAL 80  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 0 0%
18-24 5 6%
25-34 17 19%
35-54 40 45%
55-74 18 20%
75-84 2 2%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   6 7%
 TOTAL  88  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  53 60%
 Low (<50% AMI) 18 20%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  10 11%
 Above (>80% AMI) 7 8%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 88  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 51 58%
 Male 30 34%
 Transgender 7 8%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 88  

 


Organization: MAPS - Muslim Community Resource Center (MCRC)

Program:  Information, Referrals & Resources

BIPOC Organization:  Yes

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 12 24%
 Black/African American 0 0%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 25 51%
 Other 12 24%
 Multi-Racial 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 49  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 23 12%
6-12 27 14%
13-17 17 9%
18-24 13 7%
25-34 31 16%
35-54 73 37%
55-74 12 6%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   0 0%
 TOTAL  196  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  49 100%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 49  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 136 69%
 Male 60 31%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 196  

 


Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program:  Community-Based Outreach Services

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 3 60%
 Latino/Hispanic 0 0%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 0 0%
 Other 0 0%
 Multi-Racial 2 40%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 5  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 2 40%
18-24 2 40%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 0 0%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 0 0%
Unknown   1 20%
 TOTAL  5  
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) 0 %
 Unknown 5 100%
 TOTAL 5  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 4 80%
 Male 1 20%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 5  

 


Organization: Youth Eastside Services

Program:  Latinx Youth Programs

BIPOC Organization:  No

Amount Funded (2022):  $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 4 5%
 Latino/Hispanic 39 53%
 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander   0 0%
 White/Caucasian 0 0%
 Other 26 35%
 Multi-Racial 1 1%
 Unknown 41 55%
 TOTAL 74  
Client Age
 Age      Number       Percent   
0-5 0 0%
6-12 0 0%
13-17 29 39%
18-24 7 9%
25-34 0 0%
35-54 6 8%
55-74 0 0%
75-84 0 0%
85+ 3 4%
Unknown   29 39%
 TOTAL  74  
Client Income
Income Level    Number       Percent   
 Very Low (<30% AMI)  5 7%
 Low (<50% AMI) 0 0%
 Moderate (<80% AMI)  0 0%
 Above (>80% AMI) 1 1%
 Unknown 68 92%
 TOTAL 74  
Gender Identity
 Gender Identity      Number       Percent   
 Female 51 69%
 Male 23 31%
 Transgender 0 0%
 Unknown 0 0%
 TOTAL 74