SMC's Community Partner Engagement News - October 2026

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Seattle Municipal Court General Data Reports

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Did you know SMC makes interactive data tools available to help the public better understand how the court serves and supports people who come through our doors?

This month, we’re highlighting the Community Resource Center (CRC) data. The interactive tool provides a closer look at who is using the CRC, the types of services and resources visitors are seeking, and how visitors describe their experience, including how helpful they found the support they received.

It’s one more way to see how the court connects people with resources and support and how those services are being experienced by the community.

Community News

How to Live Your Best Life: Senior Resource Event

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The Center for Active Living is hosting a Senior Resource Event from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church (gym). 

This resource event is perfect for seniors wanting to stay active and independent, caregivers looking for tools and support, and families wanting to better understand aging resources and services.

 

Senior Resource Event Details.


Dress for Success Seattle Opportunity Fair

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Dress for Success is taking place from 11 AM to 2 PM on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at US Bank Center.

At this fair, Dress for Success will be offering speed career coaching, free headshots, and a finance and banking-centered Q&A panel.
The event is open to self-identifying women and gender expansive individuals.

Opportunity Fair Details.


Sunset falls over Seattle outside El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center.

The 2SLGBTQIA Community Resource Event will be from 11 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the El Centro de la Raza Centilia Cultural Center.

This event is a place to connect newly arrived and long-standing 2SLGBTQIA+ community members with resources, information, and one another.

Read More.

Highlights & Insights

Seattle HSD's Energy, Utility & Resource Summit

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The Seattle Human Services Department, in partnership with Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities, will host the 2026 Energy, Utility & Resource Summit from 9 AM to 2:30 PM on Oct. 22, 2026, at the Museum of Flight.

This event will be offering information on utility rate discounts, money-saving conversation programs, and networking opportunities with community organizations. There will also be guest speakers and workshops dealing with subjects such as affordability, conservation, environmental best practices, and climate justice.  

RSVP for this event before Oct. 15, 2026.

Summit Details.


Seattle Parks and Recreation's Community Hub - Free Fall Programs for Seattle Youth

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SPR introduces the Community Hub, a collaborative project designed to deliver arts, recreation, support, and wellness for the youth of Seattle.

Youth, ages 12 to 19, will have the opportunity to participate in free drop-in programs, registered programs, or one-time events in the following centers:

  • Bitter Lake Community Center
  • Garfield Teen Life Center
  • Meadowbrook Teen Life Center
  • Rainier Beach Community Center
  • Rainier Community Center
  • Southwest Teen Life Center

Free Youth Fall Programs.


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