Current Resources & Opportunities
The resources and programs available for people living on low incomes are always changing, which makes it hard to know where to turn for help. Fortunately, Resource Wire brings you the latest on new services, opportunities, and events every week. Find updates here most Wednesdays or sign up for the Resource Wire e-newsletter to get it sent directly to your inbox.
When it comes to opioid overdoses, saving a life may be easier than you think. Read on to learn how to get trained in overdose response, plus find free job-training opportunities, support for parents and people with disabilities, and much more! LEARN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1-2pm WHERE: Capitol Hill Library Branch, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 – 2nd floor meeting room WHAT: Join this workshop to learn how to use nasal naloxone (known as Narcan) and injectable/intramuscular naloxone to respond to overdoses. This one-hour training will include information to help you recognize an opioid overdose as well as to administer naloxone. Registration is optional; walk-ins welcome. MORE INFO: Download the Overdose Prevention and Response Training flyer. FREE JOB TRAINING & EDUCATION WHEN: Registration begins May 11 (Seattle) and May 12 (Renton) for classes held Monday-Thursday, May 26 – July 16, 2026. You must make an appointment to register. WHERE: Two locations: WHAT: Appointments are now available to register for Evergreen Goodwill’s next series of free job training and basic education programs. Topics include computer basics, English for speakers of other languages, customer service, and more. Additional workshops available without registration. TO REGISTER: Go to Seattle JTEC Appointment request Session 1 (May 26 – July 16). MORE INFO: Download the King County Job Training and Education Flyer for Seattle or Renton. RESOURCE FAIR FOR FOLKS WITH DISABILITIES WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9am-2pm WHERE: Microsoft Conference Center, 16070 NE 36th Way, Redmond, WA 98052 WHAT: This is a free community event that welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and delays, as well as their families, caregivers, service providers, teachers, employers, and other interested community members. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. TO REGISTER: Go to Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair. MORE INFO: Go to Resource Fair or download the flyer.
LEGAL HELP FOR RENTERS WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1-3pm, WHERE: Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 4th Ave N, Kent, WA 98032 WHAT: Are you having an issue with your landlord? Free Tenants’ Rights Clinics provide a 30-minute consultation with a Housing Justice Project attorney about your landlord-tenant problem on a walk-in basis. Expect to do an intake and income screening for eligibility when you arrive at the clinic and bring with you any notices or documents related to your issue. MORE INFO: Go to TacomaProbono. FREE ONLINE MEDICARE HELP WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 5:30-7pm WHERE: Online via Zoom or phone: 253.205.0468 (Code 88596388759#) WHAT: Professionals from the SHIBA program will be available to answer all your Medicare questions. Everyone’s welcome and no registration required. Additional dates: TO ATTEND: Click the Zoom link above or call in. MORE INFO: Download the Get help with Medicare drop-in sessions flyer in English and Spanish. PARENT & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Thursdays, April 30 to May 21, 2026, 6-8pm WHAT: Join us for a supportive and informative 4-week workshop series designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen relationships with their children. Themes include: Sessions will also be facilitated in Spanish. MORE INFO: Check out the post on Facebook. TO REGISTER: Contact Renee Pierce at 206.647.1782 or reneep@familyworksseattle.org. DEADLINE REMINDER: SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIPS WHEN: Applications due Monday, May 4, 2026 WHAT: The Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP) connects Seattle youth and young adults (ages 16-24) to paid internship opportunities and career-ready learning experiences that build skills, expand networks, and support long-term success. The program includes 6- to 8-week internship, pay at $21.30/hour, mentorship and support, and the potential to earn 0.5 CTE credit for eligible Seattle Public Schools students. QUESTIONS? Call 206.386.1375 or email SYEP@seattle.gov. WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT EVICTIONS WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1-2:45pm WHERE: Online; register for link WHAT: Are you being threatened with eviction by your landlord or property manager? Join Solid Ground tenant counselors and legal advisors to get insight into your tenant rights under Washington state’s Residential Landlord-Tenant Act when you’re confronted with an eviction or tenancy termination. We’ll answer these questions and more: Tenant Law Center attorneys may be available during presentations for general legal information, and we share legal aid resources during each presentation. If you’re currently living in King County and being threatened with eviction, contact the Housing Justice Project for legal assistance at 206.267.7069 or hjpstaff@kcba.org. You can also sign up for additional upcoming Rent Smart Webinars on a variety of topics. TO REGISTER: Go to Rent Smart: Evictions and Terminations on the Seattle Public Library website. LEARN ABOUT YOUR MEDICARE OPTIONS WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5-8pm WHERE: Virtual on Zoom. Register for link. WHAT: In this FREE webinar, you’ll learn about all parts of Medicare so you can make an informed decision about your Medicare choices. We’ll discuss… Hosted by Solid Ground, this virtual event will be presented by Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) – Solid Ground volunteers, Lee. SHIBA provides free, unbiased, and confidential assistance with Medicare health care choices. Solid Ground is your local SHIBA sponsor. For additional upcoming dates, go to Medicare Workshops & Webinars. TO REGISTER: Go to Welcome to Medicare Webinar. JOB FAIRS & HIRING EVENTS WHAT: A variety of employers are holding hiring events over the next week, with some making on-the-spot offers with no experience required. Women in trades fair MORE INFO: To find additional job openings and events, go to WorkSource Workshops & Hiring Events or Air Port Job Listings . FREE MEDICAL CARE FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHEN: Various times and locations listed below. WHAT: King County’s Street Medicine Program provides walk-in medical care for people currently or recently living homeless only. In addition to the clinic dates below, check out the Street Medicine Program page for the weekly encampment outreach schedule. Upcoming dates: QUESTIONS? Call 206.963.8628 or email streetmedicine@kingcounty.gov. FREE & LOW-COST VETERINARY CARE WHEN: See various dates and times below. WHAT: Seattle Veterinary Outreach, Washington Health Outreach, and Doney Coe Pet Clinic provide veterinary care for free or at a reduced cost to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and or living on low incomes. Veterinary care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Pet owners are encouraged to arrive early to secure a place in line. Services are reserved for those experiencing homelessness or living with a low income, which is verified at clinics. Pet owners should bring their SNAP, EBT, WIC, SSI, or TANF cards. Alternatively, a letter confirming that the pet owner is living in subsidized housing or receiving housing vouchers is also acceptable. Upcoming dates: MORE INFO: Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach Clinic Calendar, Washington Health Outreach Schedule and Services, or Doney Coe Services.
~UPCOMING COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES~ FREE FRUITS & VEGETABLES FOR OLDER ADULTS WHEN: Applications due by May 8, 2026. Cards arrive in June. WHAT: With the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, older adults with low incomes in King County can get an $80 benefits card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets this summer. All eligible applications will be entered into a lottery. Cards will be mailed in June 2026. Eligibility requirements: TO APPLY: Go to Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. QUESTIONS? Call 1.844.348.5464. PAID HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS AT THE PORT WHEN: Applications accepted May 4-17. Internships include up to 25 hours a week, June 29 – August 21, 2026. WHAT: Join the Port of Seattle for a paid, eight-week hybrid internship program to explore careers at the Port of Seattle in aviation, maritime, governance, skilled trades, and green jobs. You’ll learn a variety of new skills, including project management, public speaking, networking, and leadership. Interns are paid $21.30/hour. Applications must be at least 16 and legally able to work in the U.S. TO APPLY: Go to High School Internships. GET HELP PAYING FOR SCHOOL WHEN: Apply now for the 2026-2027 school year. WHAT: If you’re thinking about attending college, trade schools, job training, or apprenticeships starting in fall 2026, now is the time to learn about what kind of financial aid you may be able to get. Both the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) for the 2027-2027 school year are now available. Don’t know which form to use? It’s simple: MORE INFO: Go to Apply for Financial Aid on the Washington Student Achievement Council’s website. FREE LEGAL HELP – ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 4-8pm (intake 4-6pm) WHERE: El Centro de la Raza, Historic Building, Top Floor, 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 WHAT: Volunteer attorneys from the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington (LBAW) and the community, along with volunteer interpreters, provide free 30-minute consultations on topics such as immigration, personal injury, workers’ rights, family law, and more. Availability depends on attorney expertise at each clinic. Space is limited. Consultations are first-come, first-served in-person, and there’s no guarantee of being seen due to high demand and specific legal matters. QUESTIONS? Call 844.502.9832. MORE INFO: Go to Free Bilingual Legal Clinic. FREE SUMMER ACADEMY FOR KIDS WHEN: Applications due by May 22, 2026. Program dates are Monday, July 6 through Friday, August 7, 2026. WHERE: Atlantic Street Center – Youth & Family Center, 5150 S Cloverdale Pl Seattle, WA 98118 WHAT: Atlantic Street Center’s FREE Summer Academy offers a 5- to 6-week curriculum of reading, writing, math, and cultural enrichment activities for children entering grades 3rd through 8th. Funding gives priority to Seattle Public School students who come from high-need families and have completed second grade. TO APPLY: Download and complete the Summer Academy 2026 Application. QUESTIONS: Email TiffanyV@atlanticstreet.org or call 206.226.0446. MEDICARE: INTRODUCCIÓN WHEN: 11 de junio 2026, 2-4pm WHERE: Zoom (enlace) or por teléfono (253.205.0468, code: 86389177441#) WHAT: ¿Se jubilará pronto? ¿Tiene preguntas sobre Medicare? Únase al programa de asesores de beneficios del seguro médico a nivel estatal (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors, SHIBA) para una presentación gratuita e imparcial en Español sobre Medicare. Otras feches: El programa SHIBA es un servicio gratuito e imparcial de la Oficina del Comisionado de Seguros del Estado de Washington. RENT SMART/¡INQUILINOS INTELIGENTES! WHEN: English sessions are held several times a month, various days and times. Spanish sessions are held monthly on Thursdays, 5:30-6:45pm. WHERE: Zoom WHAT: Virtual Renters’ Rights Webinar Series presented by Solid Ground Tenant Counselors, with Tenant Law Center attorneys available to help answer questions. Rent Smart Webinars in English ¡Inquilinos Inteligentes! en Español See All Upcoming Tenant Webinars NEED MORE HELP? ¿NECESITA MÁS AYUDA? When you need help, it can be difficult to know where to start. That’s why we put together these lists of ongoing community resources in King County for help with things like housing, food, childcare, transportation, employment, and more. Click on the topics below to see what’s available in each area.
WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm (chat hours 10am-4pm) WHAT: 2.1.1 is the best way to connect with a range of social services and resources available in King County, including help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and transportation. CONTACT: Call 2.1.1 or 800.621.4636, text your zip code to 898.211, email kc211@incontactemail.com, or go to 2.1.1 Community Resources Online to search a database of services. WHAT: Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of state services and benefits, including food, cash, child care, long-term care, and Medicare savings programs. MORE INFO: Go to See If I Qualify to find out which programs you may be eligible for. CONTACT: Email waconnectioncomments@dshs.wa.gov. WHAT: Affordable Seattle is an online resource to help you find benefits you may be eligible for in the City of Seattle. In just five minutes, find out how much you could save on child care, food, transportation, and utilities. MORE INFO: Go to Affordable Seattle. WHAT: Produced by the Washington State Department of Social & Health Services, the Reduced Cost Services Guide is a collection of discounted services for people with low incomes, including internet, telephones, utilities, transportation, health care, financial institutions, and children’s activities. QUESTIONS? Contact Brice Montgomery at montgba@dshs.wa.gov.
WHAT: The Child Care Aware of Washington Family Center is a statewide call center that helps families find licensed child care providers, navigate child care financial assistance options, and find alternative forms of care. MORE INFO: Call 1.800.446.1114 or email familycenter@childcare.org for help over the phone in multiple languages.
WHAT: Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible students money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college. The amount you receive depends on family size, income, and the cost of your school or program. WA Grant is available to the following people: MORE INFO: Estimate your award with the Financial Aid Calculator or determine your eligibility by going to Washington College Grant Eligibility & Awards. TO APPLY: Go to Apply for Financial Aid.
WHAT: There are more than 30 local food banks in Seattle that offer free groceries. In addition, some food banks have other items available such as clothing, diapers, and pet food, as well as community resources like housing, child care, job assistance, and personal finance. If you need to find a food bank or meal program close to you, these up-to-date maps and lists show where you can find them across Seattle. MORE INFO: Visit Find a Food Bank to and Meals Partnership Coalition to find the food bank and meals programs nearest you. WHAT: There are several organizations that serve up free meals in the Seattle area, often with vegetarian and allergy-free options. MORE INFO: Find additional sites in this list of Seattle Meals compiled by the Department of Human Services.
WHAT: You can now call, text, or chat 9.8.8 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). It’s confidential, free, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Services are available in Spanish in addition to interpretation services in over 250 languages. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 7.1.1 then 1.800.273.8255. You can dial 9.8.8 if you’re having: 9.8.8 doesn’t replace any crisis call centers in Washington state – it’s an addition to the state’s network of crisis center providers. The current NSPL number, 1.800.273.TALK (8255), remains active along with 9.8.8. MORE INFO: Download the 9.8.8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline flyer. WHAT: The Washington Recovery Help Line is a free, confidential 24-hour, statewide help line for substance abuse, problem gambling, and mental health. Visit Washington Recovery Help Line website for resources. We offer: 1) Free and confidential support, 2) Connection to local treatment providers, 3) Medication for opioid use referrals, and 4) DSHS benefits application assistance. Connect with the Washington Recovery Help Line via: CONTACT/MORE INFO: This is a service of WA state DSHS and Crisis Connections, located at 9725 3rd Ave NE, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98115. Contact them at recovery@crisisconnections.org.
Many King County housing services, including help with rent payments, can only be accessed by first calling 2.1.1 or 800.621.4636. WHEN: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm WHAT: The King County Tenant Resource Line is available for any low-income tenant in King County with an eviction notice, an eviction summons, or subsidy termination notice, and/or tenants who require reasonable accommodations due to disability. When they call, tenants are screened and provided legal advice from attorneys on the line, self-help resources, or legal representation as available. Interpretation is provided as needed. CONTACT: Call 206.580.0762 or 1.855.485.8767 for help. WHEN: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm WHAT: Are you exiting homelessness and need help covering the cost of moving into your new place? Call 206.694.6833 to leave a message for the North Seattle Regional Access Point (RAP) Diversion Program. (RAP responds within 2 business days, except holidays.) To qualify for move-in assistance, you’ll need to have already: CONTACT: Call 206.694.6833 for help. WHAT: Solid Ground Tenant Counselors help Washington state families and individuals maintain permanent and reliable rental housing through: CONTACT: Call 206.694.6767 on Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am-1:30pm, to leave a message for the tenant counselors. WHAT: Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing is a safe haven at a secure location for parents and their kids experiencing domestic violence (DV) and homelessness. Broadview’s specialized children’s services help young people restore a sense of safety, normalcy, and structure so they too can heal and thrive. CONTACT: Call 206.299.2500 for Solid Ground’s confidential DV shelter services.
WHAT: Low-income households in Xfinity’s service areas may qualify for free or low-cost ($9.95/mo) internet services through the Affordable Connectivity Program and Internet Essentials. MORE INFO: Visit Xfinity’s Internet Essentials website to see if you’re eligible and find out how to apply – or call 1.855.846.8376. WHAT: You may qualify for a free smartphone and wireless service through SafeLink. You can also keep the phone and number you already have. Eligible customers get: MORE INFO: Text “HELP” to 611.611 or call 1.800.723.3546.
WHEN: Every Thursday, 8am-5pm WHERE: Solid Ground Transportation, 8100 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 WHAT: Be a part of making life easier for those living with disabilities in our communities. Join our team of drivers who provide ACCESS bus services for people who can’t use Metro’s fixed-route system, helping people get to critically needed health and human services resources, and connecting people with their communities. Solid Ground Transportation offers: TO APPLY NOW: Go to the Solid Ground Bus Operator job description (and scroll down for the application). QUESTIONS? Call 206.694.6817 or email jobs@solid-ground.org. Nonprofit Organizations Programs (free and/or paid) MORE INFO/QUESTIONS? Visit the Communities of Opportunity (COO) website or contact Dan Bernard, Communities of Opportunity Employment Manager, at dan.bernard@kingcounty.gov. WHAT: TRAC Associates provides funding for training, help with job searches and résumé writing, work-related supplies, peer and group counseling, expungement services, and transportation. Services are available to King County residents who’ve been recently released, recently charged, or pre-released from the criminal legal system. MORE INFO: Contact Anu Waku at anu@tracassoc.com or 206.498.3522 or download the TRAC Associates flyer. WHAT: Are you currently homeless? Unemployed? African Community Housing & Development offers employment opportunities, interview prep, job training, housing assistance, and more! MORE INFO: Contact Shirwa Aden at 425.436.8134 or shirwa@achdo.org. WHAT: WorkSource hosts free virtual workshops for job seekers in multiple languages on topics such as financial capabilities, interviewing techniques, job-search strategies, perfecting applications, résumés and cover letters, skills and abilities analysis, strategies for success, and more. MORE INFO: See all upcoming free workshops for job seekers in King County on the WorkSource workshops and hiring events calendar. WHEN: Tours and info every Monday at 9am WHERE: Orion Industries, 1590 A Street NE Auburn, WA 98002 WHAT: Orion Training & Employment offers skills training and assessment in their aerospace business, janitorial, office skills, and customer service programs. We support individuals to achieve their goals through our job placement and job retention services. Participants receive: MORE INFO: Download these paid training program flyers: Orion aerospace or Orion custodial services. QUESTIONS? Contact cindy.arnold@orionworks.org or 253.661.7805.
WHAT: The ORCA LIFT card offers a convenient, more affordable way to get around Puget Sound by bus, light rail, streetcar, water taxi, and more. To qualify, your gross household income (before taxes are taken out) must be no more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, as established by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. Those receiving Apple Health Medicaid, WIC, and Basic Food are eligible for the program. TO APPLY: Go to Apply for or renew your ORCA LIFT card or call 800.756.5437. MORE INFO: Go to King County Metro Discounted Fares. WHAT: All youth 18 and younger can ride transit services in Puget Sound for free through Move Ahead Washington’s Youth Ride Transit for Free! program. Riders aged 13 and older are encouraged to bring one of the following when they ride, if they have it: Youth ORCA Card Current High School or Middle School Student ID Youth who don’t have a Youth ORCA Card or Student ID can still ride for free on most services; just get on board! Tapping your Youth ORCA card allows transit agencies to better understand how many young people are riding transit, including where and when. Transit agencies use this information to make future improvements. MORE INFO: Go to Youth Ride Transit for Free! to get a new youth ORCA card, replace your lost one, or register your card. WHAT: The Bike Works Bikes-For-All! program provides free rebuilt bicycles and helmets to Southeast Seattle youth, adults, and families who are facing barriers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. Income limits apply. MORE INFO: Go to the Bikes-For-All! page.BACK TO TOP
WHAT: Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households meet their immediate home energy needs. Your family’s monthly income may qualify you for free or low-cost energy services once every 12 months. WHAT: The Utility Discount Program (UDP) helps you get and stay current on utility payments by offering a discount of up to 60% on your Seattle City Light bill and a 50% discount on your Seattle Public Utilities bill. This program is available for residential City Light and Seattle Public Utilities customers only. You may be eligible if: MORE INFO: Go to King County’s Energy Assistance webpage to find out if you’re eligible and how to apply. QUESTIONS? Contact the Access and Outreach Team or call the Community Health Access Program (CHAP) at 1.800.756.5437.
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Welcome to Resource Wire for April 29 – May 6, 2026!
Happening This Week
Upcoming Resources
BACK TO TOP
Ongoing Community Resources
General Resources
KING COUNTY 2.1.1
WASHINGTON CONNECTION
AFFORDABLE SEATTLE
REDUCED COST SERVICES GUIDE
Child Care
CHILD CARE AWARE OF WASHINGTON FAMILY CENTER
Education
FREE MONEY FOR CAREER TRAINING, COLLEGE, OR APPRENTICESHIPS
Food
SEATTLE FOOD BANK & MEALS MAPS
FREE MEALS
Health/Behavioral Health Care
9.8.8 FOR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES
RECOVERY HELP LINE
Housing
EVICTION HELP HOTLINE
HELP WITH MOVE-IN COSTS
INFO ON RENTERS’ RIGHTS IN WA STATE
HOUSING FOR DV SURVIVORS
Internet & Phones
FREE & DISCOUNTED INTERNET
FREE SMARTPHONES & SERVICE
Jobs & Training
DRIVE FOR GOOD! WEEKLY JOB FAIR FOR SOLID GROUND DRIVERS
TECH JOB SKILLS TRAINING IN SEATTLE-KING CO.
JOB HELP FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM
HOUSING & EMPLOYMENT HELP
JOB SEEKERS’ VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS – MULTILINGUAL
PAID JOB TRAINING FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES & MANUFACTURING
Transportation
DISCOUNTED TRANSIT FOR ADULTS
FREE TRANSIT FOR YOUTH
FREE BIKES & HELMETS
Utilities
HELP PAYING ENERGY & WATER BILLS IN KING COUNTY
DISCOUNTS ON UTILITY BILLS
