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Vashon D8 Day - First Stop: Vashon Water Taxi Transit Trip
 On a clear day you get some of the best views from the Water Taxi
With the new mid-day Water Taxi service, my team and I wanted to check out what it is like to only use transit to visit Vashon Island from Seattle.
The Bus from the Water Taxi
 It's hard not to run into a friendly face every time we step foot onto the island. Nick Bonazza was also making the voyage and sent us on our way as we hopped onto the bus taking us to the center of Vashon's Downtown.
Supporting Vashon with our Councilmanic Grants
 From top to bottom: Jason Johnson of Vashon Household, Hillary Emmer from Vashon interfaith council to prevent homelessness & Barbara Powell & Pamela McMahan of St Vincent De Paul.
While on Vashon I took the opportunity to meet with some of the recipients of the councilmanic grants recently awarded including Vashon Household, Vashon Interfaith Council to Prevent Homelessness and St. Vincent de Paul. These big checks are just a token of our big commitment to investing in the groups and people that are making a real positive impact on the island.
D8 Day White Center & Burien
 Clockwise starting in the upper left: Yes! Foundation of White Center, Alimentando Al Pueblo, Highline United Methodist Church and Lake Burien Presyterian Church
My team and I also got the opportunity to visit with folks in White Center and Burien who also received councilmanic grants from my office. Including but not limited to Yes! Foundation of White Center, Alimentando Al Pueblo, Highline United Methodist Church and Lake Burien Presbyterian Church. Getting to see firsthand how these funds are helping support some of these great programs is always a good reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Services
 I stopped by Consejo for a tour of one of their facilities which they operate across King County. They provide Behavior Health and Mental Health services to the primarily Spanish speaking community. Their union workforce represented by OPEIU Local 8 and Behavioral Health Apprentices from SEIU Healthcare 1199NW is a great example of organized labor being at the forefront of addressing some of our most pressing care needs. As you know, I care deeply about expanding access to health services of all kinds to all our community members and very excited about Consejo’s new endeavor to provide Primary Care along with Mental Health and Behavioral Health services soon. ¡Mil Gracias!
Home Electrification Fair - You’re invited Aug. 27
 Do you want to lower your utility bills, get year-round comfort, improve indoor air quality, and reduce climate pollution? You can do all of that by switching your gas appliances to electric versions. Join us at our Home Electrification Fair on Tuesday, Aug 27 to learn more. You can check out electric appliance displays, get info about incentives to help you reduce your costs, and talk to manufacturers and contractors about your projects. Plus, local chefs will prepare tasty food samples for you to enjoy while showing you how cool electric cooking is with induction stoves. You can also enter a raffle to win a portable induction cooktop of your own, along with cookware and other prizes. Register for the event today!
Event details
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Date: Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
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Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
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Location: El Centro de la Raza (2524 16th Ave. South, Seattle, WA 98144) in the Centilia Cultural Center
Free Vaccine Clinics for Back to School
Go-Vax Kids is collaborating with school districts and community organizations to host free back-to-school vaccination events throughout the summer and early fall. Check Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Where to Get Vaccinated in King County webpage for a list of free vaccination events, locations, and times. This webpage will be continuously updated as additional events are scheduled.
These events are intended for children ages 0-18 living in south King County, as well as children who are uninsured, are experiencing homelessness, or who recently moved to the U.S. and do not have a healthcare provider.
Doors Open Facilities and Sustained Support Grants
 2018 © Eroyn Franklin
Doors Open Facilities grants provide funding for building, remodeling, and buying specialized space that houses and facilitates cultural work in King County.
- Washington nonprofit organizations operating in King County with a primary purpose related to arts, heritage, preservation, and science and technology are eligible to apply.
- Funded projects must be shovel-ready within two years, by December 31, 2026.
- A total of $24 million is available in the funding pool for this cycle.
- A minimum of 25% of funding will go to projects outside Seattle city limits.
This one-time investment is tied to the passage of the Doors Open legislation in December 2023. 4Culture’s Building for Equity Facilities funding program will reopen in 2025. For more information on eligibility, please read the guidelines.
Apply for a Doors Open Facilities grant by Sep. 4, 2024 at 5pm
Doors Open Sustained Support
As an extension of 4Culture’s flagship grant program, Sustained Support will provide one-year unrestricted funding to meet the day-to-day needs of King County arts, heritage, preservation, and science and technology nonprofit organizations.
- You can use this grant for a variety of operating costs related to programs accessible to King County residents and visitors including staff salaries, utilities, supplies, fees, and services.
- 4Culture is King County’s designated agency to distribute new, increased funding made possible by Doors Open legislation passed in December 2023.This funding has increased the Sustained Support program to $24 million for this cycle.
- This program is also funded by Lodging Tax revenue, if you are ineligible for Doors Open funding, you can still apply.
- A minimum of 25% of all Doors Open funding will go to organizations outside of the city of Seattle.
- While Sustained Support traditionally awards funds over two years, this program cycle will award funding for only one year. The next two-year cycle, 2026-2027, will return in fall 2025.
For more information on eligibility, please read the guidelines: Arts Heritage Preservation Science + Technology
Apply for Sustained Support by Sep. 4, 2024 at 5pm
King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
 King County is updating the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and we need input. The current plan is available here. It looks at ways to reduce risks from natural and human-caused hazards in the region. If you live anywhere in King County, we’d like to hear your ideas. Please consider responding to a short survey at https://publicinput.com/v1147.
Washington Office of the Attorney General Vets Survey
 The Attorney General's Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance (OMVLA) connects Washington veterans, service members, and their families facing civil legal issues with pro bono attorneys, legal aid, and other legal resources. They are currently conducting a civil legal needs survey to identify met and unmet legal needs of the military and veteran community.
Important information:
Who can respond?
- Veterans: Any discharge, any era
- Service members: Active duty, National Guard, and Reserve
- Family Members: Military and veteran spouses, surviving spouses, and children under age 21
VSHSL Short Term Engagement Projects Funding Opportunity
 The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to release this Request for Proposals (RFP) for Short-Term Engagement Projects (SE 9) with funding from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL).
VSHSL seeks to fund entities to convene short-term community-building events and activities that provide social engagement opportunities for seniors and individuals from resilient communities in ways that meet their unique cultural needs. The competitively selected projects will be community-led, reflect the populations they serve, and cultivate a sense of belonging for seniors and members of resilient communities who will otherwise be isolated. The short-term nature of these engagement projects allows for several small, time-limited projects to be procured rather than multi-year programs that rely on deep funding.
Available funding: Up to $571,361 in Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy funds. Organizations may apply for small short-term grants at set amounts of $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000
Investment period: Rolling application submission with set closing and review dates throughout the year
Questions: Contact Katie Mahoney at kmahoney@kingcounty.gov or 206-477-7349
Applications due: First application due date is August 28, 2024 by 2:00pm Pacific Time
Apply Here
On-site Sewage System Program Potential Septic Code Revisions
 King County is updating our local OSS codes to make sure they comply with recent changes to state codes. This is also an opportunity to make changes to improve septic regulations in King County. Learn more about this process, including possible code revisions and upcoming public meetings, on our code revision webpage.
Opportunities for Community Input Regarding MIDD
 The Mental Illness and Drug Dependency Fund (MIDD) is an important tool helping us to improve the health of our community. The MIDD Advisory Committee wants to hear from you! Take the Survey and share your experiences at community listening sessions here.
Staying Safe During Wildfire Smoke Season
 We are firmly in wildfire smoke season. Here are some handy tips on how to stay safe during smoke season.
Acts on Stage Presents: Snow Whyte & The Seven
 The Teen Summer Musical is a 20+ year program of Seattle's Parks & Recreation program now managed by Acts on Stage (A proud fixture of District 8). This year's production of Snow Whyte and the Seven is bound to be unforgettable in the best of ways. Tickets for the production can be found here!
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