 Executive Somers and Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney recently signed a Partnership Agreement covering the deployment of Snohomish County Human Services Social Workers as they help address homelessness, behavioral health, and public safety concerns with both the Snohomish County Outreach Team (SCOUT) and Office of Neighborhoods (OON) programs.
“Public safety remains Snohomish County’s top priority, and as a compassionate community, we want to use all of the tools available to us to address homelessness, behavioral health needs, and accompanying challenges to public safety,” said Executive Somers. “With these innovative programs and this partnership agreement, we can more efficiently deploy resources and ensure we are reaching people in need across the County. I appreciate the collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office and our other law enforcement partners.”
You can find more information on this collaboration here.
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced that the County is accepting applications for its Arts and Culture Recovery Grants. Approximately $1.6 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are available for arts and culture organizations financially impacted by the pandemic. Interested organizations can learn more and apply for the grant here.
 Photo Credit: Everett Music Initiative
“A thriving arts and culture sector is important for our economy, helps generate jobs, and is part of what makes Snohomish County an ideal place to live, work, and play,” said Executive Somers. “There’s no denying that artists, makers, and cultural organizations have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn. These grants are intended to help our creative economy recover and grow after the devastating impacts of the last three years. By supporting arts and culture, we can give our economy and workforce a boost and foster opportunities for us to come together as a community.”
Interested organizations can access the grant here, and the County will accept applications through 4:00 p.m. on April 14, 2023 via the electronic portal. The County will also host one remote technical assistance session for interested applicants; attendance at this session is strongly recommended. The session will take place on March 21, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. over Zoom.
Interested applicants can access the upcoming session on this website. Organizations can reach out to SnohomishCounty.Recovers@snoco.org with any questions.
Executive Somers signed a Proclamation recognizing March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Snohomish County. All are encouraged to honor and celebrate the tremendous contributions that women make to our county and world.
|
