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Human Service Grants

The City of Sammamish partners with neighboring cities via the North and East King County Human Service Consortium. The 2011/2012 application process has been completed and all city funds have been allocated. For more information on the application process, please see HS Connects at this website: http://hsconnect.net/Default.aspx or contact them at Questions@hsconnect.net. If you require additional information contact Melonie Anderson, City Clerk, (425) 295-0511.

OrganizationProgramDescriptionGrant Amount
Assistance League of the EastsideOperation School BellOperation School Bell provides new clothing to students selected by school personnel. The students attend a shopping event with their parents at a local Fred Meyer overseen by Assistance League volunteers. Each child is given a $120 gift card.$3,300.00
Athletes for KidsYouth Mentor ProgramYouth mentorship program committed to creating and maintaining long term, rewarding mentorship/friendships between special-needs children and high school athletes. Our focus is on developing inclusion in local schools.$11,000.00
AtWork!Community LiaisonThe Community Liaison (CL) coordinates overall job development targets and actitivities for AtWork!'s team of Employment Consultants. This position both actively consults with prospective employers, and connects them with Employment Consultants, to develop customized and other job opportunities for people with multiple and significant disabilities.$3,300.00
AtWork!School to Work PartnershipServing individuals with disabilities by providing a person who is knowledgeable and connected to the business community, who actively consults with prospective employers and discovers an employment match between individuals served by AtWork! And the needs of the business.$2,200.00
Child Care ResourcesChild Care Information and ReferralInformation and referral to help families find appropriate child care; training and technical assistance for child care providers; and community education regarding child care issues.$1,100.00
Children's Response CenterHarborview Medical CenterChildren's Response Center provides comprehensive and culturally sensitive direct services to children and non-offending family members affected by sexual assault and other traumatic events. The Center offers prevention and education services to the community that promotes social change focusing on the end to sexual violence.$2,750.00
Crisis Clinic2-1-1 Community Information Line2-1-1 Community Information Line I & R Specialists provide information & referral services to all King County residents by coaching callers on how best to present their problem, explaining how the social service system works, and empowering callers to find solutions when there are no resources.$1,100.00
Crisis Clinic24-Hour Crisis LineThe 24-Hour Crisis Line's trained and supervised volunteers provide emergency telephone intervention for all King County residents in crisis or emotional distress every day of the year, listening and providing feedback and referrals to other agencies or direct linkage to emergency mental health services as needed.$3,850.00
Crisis ClinicTeen LinkTeen Link is an anonymous help line answered by teen volunteers each evening from 6-10 PM, providing a confidential, safe place for youth to seek comfort and support. Our trained staff and youth volunteers also proivde Youth Suicide Prevention education in schools and youthserving organizations thoughout King County.$4,950.00
Eastside Baby CornerDistribution of Basic Essentials for ChildrenEastside Baby Corner's only program is to provide basic survival goods-clothing, food, diapers, car seats, bedding and more-for children from birth to age 12, through a network of family -assistance provider partners. EBC supplies material resources in direct support of partner's clients, enabling the food banks, housing, organizations, youth and social service agencies in our network to more effectively use their expertise and resources to help families become safe, fed, housed, and employed.$6,600.00
Eastside Domestic Violence ProgramCommunity Advocacy ProgramThe Community Advocacy Program (CAP) proivdes a variety of direct services designed to address the immediate needs of survivors of domestic violence and their children and community outreach and education to engage the community to understand and work to end domestic violence. The CAP services include 24 hour crisis line, support group, legal advocacy, advocacy based counseling, support and assistance in accessing various community resources, and advocacy and support for youth and children.$11,000.00
Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns CouncilHousingThe CFH Housing program places homeless men into housing, provides rent subsidies and case management.$1,650.00
Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns CouncilShelterCFH Emergency Shelter program provides a service-enhanced emergency shelter with 30 beds, 3 meals, and case management.$1,650.00
Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns CouncilSophia's Home Housing Program for Single WomenSophia's Home places homeless women in apartments (through the Landlord Liaison Program) and shared housing in East King County, provides furniture and household furnishings, and gives rental subsidies (clients pay 30% of income). We also provide case management, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and other supportive services.$1,100.00
Eastside Legal Assistance Program Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP), founded in 1989, provides civil legal aid to lowincome residents of East and Northeast King County and domestic violence legal aid throughout King County. Services provided include advice clinics, brief legal service, Will Project, direct representation, self help workshops and education lectures.$2,200.00
Elder and Adult Day ServicesAdult Day HealthElder and Adult Day Services (EADS) provides relief to caregivers of, and programs for, seniors who are frail and younger adults with developmental disabilities, ages 18-100+ by offering a daytime, nationally accredited program that meets the needs of adults with physical and/or cognitive impairments, and chronic health conditions.$5,500.00
EncompassBirth to Three Early Intervention ProgramThe Birth to Three Program at Encompass provides comprehensive services for children under the age of three, with developmental delays. A multi-disciplinary team including speech, occupational and physical therapists, early childhood development sepcialists and family resource coordinators, and helps families plan indivdualized programs for their child.$6,600.00
Faith in ActionSupporting Senior IndendenceFaith in Action (FIA) is a dedicated team of trained volunteers and professional staff providing vital support and assistance to seniors facing the challenges of aging. FIA serves individuals who live in the Greater Issaquah and Sammamish communities on the Eastside of King County, Washington, and we are devoted to serving isolated and low-income seniors.$11,000.00
Friends of Issaquah Salmon HatcheryEducation ProgramFriends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is a non-profit, 501 c (3) corporation that community members formed in 1993 in response to the state's proposed closure of the historic Issaquah hatchery and to promote watershed stewardship through an education program that involves trained volunteers and a professional education coordinator who has expertise in environmental education. The hathery includes a glassed-in fish ladder where visitors can get "nose to nose" with the brightly colored chinook, coho and sockeye that return to the Lake Sammamish Watershed every fall. The hatchery also raises rainbow trout, which are placed in the two Sammamish Lakes - Beaver and Pine Lakes - for local residents to fish every spring.$1,100.00
Friends of YouthHealthy StartHealthy Start is a home-based parenting education and support program serving young (mostly teen), low-income, first-time parents from pregnancy until their child turns three.$1,100.00
Friends of YouthYouth and Family ServicesYouth and Family Services includes mental health counseling for youth and their families, outpatient substance abuse assessment and treatment, and prevention and referral services. Youth Emergency Shelter Services operates two shelters in Bellevue and Kenmore for youth age 11-17. A Foster Care Recruiter locates foster homes for youth who cannot return to their former residence.$8,800.00
Friends of YouthThe Landing Young Adult ShelterThe Landing operates Sunday - Thursday, 8:30 pm until 8:00 am. Participants receive dinner, showers, laundry service, clothing and breakfast. The Landing serves up to 15 single young adults nightly. Residents may stay at the shelter up to 30 nights within a three month period, with the possibiity of extension. Case managers and shelter staff help residents find resources including transitional living programs, food and clothing, employment, medical care, education, and counseling.$1,100.00
HealthPointDentalThe HealthPoint Dental Program offers afffordable dental services to low income and marginalized communities in suburban King County.$1,650.00
HealthPointMedicalHealthPoint Medical Services deliver family practice, obstetric, and pediatric medical services with supportive behavioral health and case management programs to King County residents in need of care.$1,100.00
HopelinkAvondale Park Transitional HousingHopelink's Avondale Park Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelter Program provides transitional housing for up to two years and emergency shelter for up to 90 days coupled with comprehensive case management services for families with children and some singles.$1,650.00
HopelinkAvondale Park Transitional HousingHopelink's Avondale Park Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelter Program provides transitional housing for up to two years and emergency shelter for up to 90 days coupled with comprehensive case management services for families with children and some singles.$1,650.00
HopelinkFamily Development ProgramHopelink's Family Development Program provides long term case management services to low income families with children at risk of homelessness. The program is designed to help families develop problem solving skillls, knowledge and connection to community resources in order to become stable and move towards self sufficiency.$2,750.00
HopelinkEmergency Feeding ServicesEmergency Feeding Service program provides short term emergency food to families and individuals, meeting special dietary requirements for people with different health conditions, ages, and cultural traditions.$1,100.00
HopelinkEmergency Service ProgramHopelink's Emergency Service Program provides low-income residents of north and east King County with basic needs including food and emergency financial assistance.$3,850.00
Issaquah Community Services We provide emergency financial aid to residents within the Issaquah School District #411. Our primary focus is rental assistance, utility assistance and water.$1,100.00
Issaquah Schools FoundationVOICE Mentoring ProgramThe VOICE Mentoring Program pairs community volunteers with students in need of academic and or/personal support. Volunteers work as one-toone mentors for one hour a week during the school year.$3,850.00
Kindering CenterEarly Childhood Consultation ProgramKindering's Early Childhood Consultation program ensures families and caregivers have the training and information they need to provide high-quality early care and education for young children residing in East King County. Our program targets children ages 0-6 and their families and caregivers, with a focus on children with disabilities; difficult to manage behaviors; fragile medical conditions; a history of abuse or neglect; and multiple risk factors that can jeopardize school readiness.$11,000.00
King County Sexual Assault Resource CenterSexual Assault ServicesServices for sexual assault victims and their families, combined with community and prevention education (this includes rape, attempted rape, child molestation, child sexual abuse, and sexual harrassment.$2,750.00
Lake Washington Schools FoundationLINKS Looking Into the Needs of Kids and SchoolsLINKS directly addresses the Lake Washington Schools Foundation's mission to support academic excellence and success for all students. LINKS places community volunteers as mentors, classroom helpers and tutuors to support the needs of the most vulnerable students in our district, students who are at risk of failing academically and potentially dropping out of school.$4,950.00
Life Enrichment Options Life Enrichment Options provides services that include support for inclusive recreation that helps build social networks for people at high risk for isolation; resources and education for individuals and families both one to one and through community forums;recognition of local employers who hire adults with developmental disabilities; and efforts to create a third Adult Family Home for these adults to support taking their first steps toward independent living.$1,650.00
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center Services for individuals with disabilities: Adaptive Riding is a lesson with one or more riders that focuses on increasing skills while gaining a therapeutic benefit; including improving communication and increasing muscle tone and strength. Hippotherapy is a one-on-one medical model where a therapist works with a rider, using the movement of the horse for treatment. The results offer improved potential for walking and normal hip development in individulas with disabilities.$2,200.00
National Alliance for the Mentally IllHERO HouseHero House provides psychiatric rehabilitation services. This includes the pre-vocational "work ordered day" program, the social and recreation program, the personal advocacy and resource referral program and most importantly, the multitiered employment program.$1,100.00
National Alliance for the Mentally IllEducation, Support and AdvocacyNAMI Eastside is a community based nonprofit organization that provides services that focus on the concerns of local individuals and their families with brain disorders.$2,750.00
Providence MarianwoodSenior Access to Long Term Health CareProvidence Marionwood provides long term health care to the elderly regardless of financial circumstance. Marianwood accepts patients without insurance or private funds, and continues to provide skilled nursing care for existing patients when insurance and private funds are exhausted. Marianwood receives partial reimbursement from Washington State's Medicaid program at a rate of 57% of actual costs. The cost of care provided WITHOUT compensation will total $1.85 million in 2011.$11,000.00
Skyline High School Funds would provide scholarship money for students who are finding it difficult to meet the financial demands required for full participation in high school activities. The grant funds will be used to provide items that a family may not be able to provide.$1,100.00
St. Vincent DePaul of Seattle/King CountyMary Queen of PeaceThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international Catholic organization of lay persons who seek to help those who are suffering, without regard to religious affiliation. The major activities consist of providing help to local needy individuals and families with rent, utility bills, food, clothing and furniture.$5,500.00
Therapeutic Health ServicesLow Income Adult CD and Mental Health TreatmentTHS is committed to assisting individuals in overcoming their dependencies to alchol, prescription medications, and other illicit drugs. Our trained and certified Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDP's) conduct assessments and provide treatment based upon the standards developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine to provide individualized one on one , and group therapy.$4,950.00
Washington Poison Center The Washington Poison Center provides free life saving information and emergency treatment advice to the public and medical professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. WAPC saves lives and healthcare dollars in all the communities in Washington State through our national toll-free number 1-800-222-1222.$2,200.00
YMCA of Great SeattleCamp Terry ScholarshipCamp Terry is an outdoor day camp for ages 6-12. Camp Terry allows children to experience a unique outdoor camp setting, including hiking, campfires, field trips, climbing wall and more. This grant provides direct service support to families in need.$2,750.00
Youth Eastside ServicesEarly Intervention for At Risk YouthEarly intervention for At-Risk Youth is a comprehensive program designed to: increase community acccess to mental health services, substance abuse treatment and social services: increase individual and family strengths and coping skills by providing youth and their families with professional counseling services.$11,000.00