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Eastside Emergency Feeding Program
2650 148th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: (425) 562-0698
Fax: (425) 427-8980
Web: N/A
Info: Referrals to Eastside/Bellevue food distribution sites: emergency
food supplies of people in crisis hunger situations, including special boxes for
infants, homeless people and those with special dietary needs. Also provides
resource counseling to move them to longer range resources as the first step of
independence. Daily in 6 Eastside locations.
Low-Income
Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Web: http://www.liheapwa.org
Info: Emergency assistance (immediately after final shut-off notice) if
your income is at or below 200% of the poverty level ($1,400 or less per month
for one person, 2/02) you will probably qualify for up to 50% (up to$200) of
your bill. You may qualify only once a year. Year-round assistance
available for some low-income individuals and families. Contact local
agency to apply.
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Inside Seattle City Limits
Central Area Motivation Program
722 18th Ave
Seattle WA 98122
Phone: (206) 328-2356 -
North and East King County
Hopelink
16225 NE 87th St.
Redmond WA 98073-3577
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3577
Redmond WA 98073-3577
Phone: (425) 869-6027
Toll-free Number: 1-800-348-7144 -
South King county Not Seattle
Agency: Multi-Service Center
1200 South 336th St
Federal Way WA 98093-0699
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 23699
Federal Way WA 98093-0699
Phone:253-874-4328
Tel. (Main) (206) 684-3688
Meals
on Wheels (Senior Services Nutrition Program)
2208 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 448-5768
Fax: (206) 448-5756
E-mail: MealsonWheels@seniorservices.org
Web: http://www.seniorservices.org/nutrition/nutrition.asp
Info: Meals on Wheels offers a selective menu of 30 lunches and dinners
and 5 breakfasts. Meals are adaptable to a variety of special diet needs. To be
eligible for Meals on Wheels, persons must: be homebound (requiring assistance
to leave home), residents of King County and age 60 or over. The spouse or
primary caretaker and/or disabled younger persons living with an eligible senior
are also eligible to receive meals. The application process typically takes one
week or less.
Multi-Service Center
1200 South 336th St
Federal Way WA 98093-0699
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 23699
Federal Way WA 98093-0699
Phone: (253) 838-6810
TTY: (253) 661-7827
Fax: (253) 874-7831
E-mail: info@skcmsc.com
Web: http://www.skcmsc.com
Info: Emergency and support services agency for low-income residents of
south King County. It operates emergency shelter, transitional and low
income rental housing, has food and clothing banks, sponsors literacy and
employment programs, and assists with energy bills. Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program (advocacy for Nursing Homes, Adult Family Homes, and Boarding Home
residents).
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Neighborhood
House Al Bailey Memorial Fund
905 Spruce St., Suite 213
Seattle, WA 98104-2474
Phone: (206) 461-8430
Fax: (206) 461-3857
Web: http://www.neighborhoodhousewa.org/al_bailey_fund.htm
Info: Fund available to residents who need but cannot afford durable
items, such as wheelchairs, appliances, special medical equipment, false teeth
and hearing aids. Neighborhood House is a multi-service organization
providing services including bilingual case management, information and
assistance to the elderly and disabled, emergency services and client referral
services; citizenship and ESL services; youth mentoring; Head Start
and Early Head Start; and special needs transportation.
Northwest
Harvest
P.O. Box 12272
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 625-0755
Toll-free: 1-800-722-6924
Fax: (206) 625-7518
E-mail: info@northwestharvest.org
Web: http://www.northwestharvest.org
Info: Northwest Harvest collects and distributes food to approximately 300
hunger programs in Washington State. In an average month, over 434,000 services
are provided to individuals and families in need. Nearly half of these services
go to children. Support comes exclusively from individuals, community and
religious groups, foundations, corporations, and the food industry.
Partners in Care
Suite 303
444 NE Ravenna Blvd
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 525-2729
Fax: (206) 525-3302
Web: http://www.partners-in-care.org
Info: Partners In Care, a Washington nonprofit corporation, provides a wide
range of financial and care management service for adults in need of assistance,
support, or protection. Contracted Care or Financial Services, Attorney-in-Fact
under a Power of Attorney, Trustee under Will or Agreement, Probate
Administration, Guardianships - Full and Limited, and Financial Management.
Financial management services include investment oversight, real estate
management, financial planning and consultation, bookkeeping, and bill paying.
Any of these services may be combined to meet an individual's needs.
Seattle
(City of) - Energy & Utility Assistance
Alaska Building, Suite 700
618 Second Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2232
Phone: (206) 684-0268
Fax: (206) 621-5012
Web: http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/csd/utilityassistance/default.htm
Info: Low income/disabled/senior assistance. Several different
plans/programs are offered, such as free weatherization for homes or emergency
assistance in bill paying.
Solutions,
Inc. (formerly Consumer Credit Counseling Service)
Downtown Seattle Location
720 Third Avenue
Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 674-6459
Toll-free: (800) 634-2227
Fax: (206) 467-4105
Web: http://www.solutionsweb.org/solutions.html
Info: Financial counseling service that provides assistance (credit
counseling, budgeting, debt consolidation, classes, etc.) to individuals who are
heavily indebted or are on the verge of bankruptcy. Office locations in
downtown Seattle, Northgate, Federal Way and Kent.
United
Way of King County - Independent Development Account Program
107 Cherry St.
Seattle, WA 98104-2266
Phone: (206) 461-3700
Web: http://www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org/ida/
Info: Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings
accounts that are designed to help low-income individuals and families build
savings for an investment with a high return. Participants can save money
towards buying a home, attending school, or starting a business.
Orientation and accounts are facilitated by a number of participating community
agencies. Contact United Way of King County or visit the web site to
locate a participating agency/contact.
Utility
Assistance Programs - City of Seattle
Alaska Building, Suite 700
618 Second Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-2232
Phone: (206) 684-0268
Fax: (206) 621-5012
Web: http://www.cityofseattle.net/light/accounts/assistance/
Info: Low income/disabled/senior assistance. Several different
plans/programs are offered, such as free weatherization for homes, reduced
utility rates or emergency assistance in bill paying for qualified individuals
or households.
Utility
Discount Program - Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens (Seattle only)
618 Second Avenue
(2nd Avenue & Cherry Street)
Room 250
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 684-0500
TTY: (206) 648-0274
Web: http://www.cityofseattle.net/humanservices/mosc/utility_discount_program.htm
Info: Savings on Seattle utility bills (water, wastewater, solid waste
and/or City Light electric) for qualifying seniors (65 and over) and people with
disabilities under 65.
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