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NUHSA meeting Wednesday with speakers from ICHS and Seattle Indian Health Board

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Join us at our next NUHSA Member and Community Partner Meeting on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 from 9-10:30am where we will have representatives from ICHS Shoreline and Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) share about their COVID responses and impact on vulnerable populations. 

ICHS Shoreline provided additional outreach during the pandemic to connect with underrepresented communities - and SIHB is now operating in the McDermott Building in the former Rotacare space in Lake City. 

Join us as we learn more about how these two organizations provide care in our north end communities! Register Here



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NUHSA names recipients of 2021 Human Services Awards

Monday, November 8, 2021

The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) is proud to announce its 2021 Human Services Award winners! 


Each award recipient has demonstrated a significant contribution to the health and welfare of our North King County community and has supported or advocated for a strong and accessible health and human services system, strengthening our community through their initiative and leadership.

Only in its second year, the Youth Human Services Leadership Award honors the young people in North King County who are taking action to support the well-being of our community.

Nominees and winners will be honored virtually at NUHSA's 2021 Human Services Awards celebration and annual meeting on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 5:00 – 6:30pm. We are pleased to have King County Executive Dow Constantine provide introductory remarks.

To join in the event, please register in advance here

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Outstanding Human Services Program

Northwest Neighbors Network

NNN is an invaluable source of support for seniors who wish to age in place in their own homes, assisting its members with tasks that have become challenging (including home maintenance, transportation and tech support) and offering critical opportunities for social connection and activity.

Nominees

North King County Mobile Integrated Health

The MIH team accompanies firefighters on calls and provides a meaningful alternative response to low-acuity or non-emergent medical calls.

International Community Health Services (ICHS) Shoreline

ICHS Shoreline provides culturally responsive medical and dental care for North King County residents regardless of health, immigration status or ability to pay, and provided additional critical outreach during the pandemic.

Northshore Schools Foundation

The Foundation responded to the pandemic in creative, innovative ways by expanding its programs and developing innovative partnerships to more directly and effectively support its students, families, teachers, staff, and the community at large.

City of Kenmore

With affordable housing challenges throughout North King County, the City of Kenmore has led the way in ensuring tenant stability through mobile home park preservation and implementation of eviction prevention measures.

Human Services Champion of the Year

Beverly Hawkins, Board Chair; Camp United We Stand

With a tireless commitment to help those who are unhoused, Beverly oversees an itinerant camp of up to 35 individuals, coordinating funding and logistics while also working one-on-one with campers to provide assistance and a connection to resources.

Nominees

Rev. David Marshall, St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church

Through Rev. Marshall’s compassionate and steady leadership, St. Dunstan’s Church has dedicated itself to serving the community and partnering in innovative ways, including offering weekly meals, hosting other congregations, and hosting a severe weather shelter.

Kim Clasen and Barb Swan

Throughout the pandemic, local educators Kim and Barb have stocked the Little Free Pantries in Lake Forest Park and Shoreline 1-2 times each week, soliciting donations from the community and personally purchasing food items and supplies.

Dr. Hirayama Kimo, Assistant Medical Director, ICHS Shoreline

A longtime physician and member of the community, Dr. Kimo helped establish the first community health center in the Shoreline area and continues to lead by example by providing exceptional and culturally responsive medical care for North King County residents.

Isis Salgado, Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Center for Human Services

Isis has gone above and beyond in responding to the pandemic by engaging the Hispanic/Latinx, Spanish speaking community (and particularly families with children 0-6) in new and innovative ways that provides support, information and access.

Youth Human Services Leadership Award

Shorecrest High School Interact

As a Shorecrest service club sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Club, Interact has created COVID-safe weekly service projects throughout the pandemic, serving the community through a broad range of activities and partnerships.

NUHSA’s Annual Human Services Awards

NUHSA’s Annual Human Services Awards have been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008. 

NUHSA is an alliance of non-profit agencies, faith communities, city and county leadership, school districts and members of the community who advocate for a strong and accessible health and human services system in North King County, encompassing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville. 

Through partnership and collaboration, NUHSA supports providers, funders and the community to enhance existing resources and build our capacity to effectively respond to community needs.



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Nominate a 2021 NUHSA Human Services Champion today

Tuesday, October 19, 2021


Do you know of an individual, organization or business in North King County (Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville) that has made a significant contribution to the health and welfare of our community? 

Have they in some way supported or advocated for strong and accessible health and human services, and strengthened our community through their initiative and leadership? 

If so, please give the recognition these individuals and organizations deserve!

The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) is seeking nominations for its 2021 Human Services Awards in two categories: Human Services Champion of the Year and Outstanding Human Services Program.

During this extraordinary time, it is more important than ever to recognize and honor those who have gone above and beyond to help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to reach their full potential. 
Our human service providers, community leaders and advocates have played a critical role in supporting our residents and strengthening our communities.

Nominations are due Friday, October 22, 2021. Don't delay! Nominees and winners will be announced and honored at NUHSA's 2021 Human Services Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 5:30pm. For more information, please email staff@nuhsa.org.

NUHSA's Annual Human Services Awards ceremony has been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008. 

NUHSA is an alliance of non-profit agencies, faith communities, city and county leadership, school districts and members of the community who advocate for a strong and accessible health and human services system in North King County, encompassing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville. 

Through partnership and collaboration, NUHSA supports providers, funders and the community to enhance existing resources and build our capacity to effectively respond to community needs.



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Nominate a 2021 NUHSA Human Services Champion today

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Do you know of an individual, organization or business in North King County (Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville) that has made a significant contribution to the health and welfare of our community? 

Have they in some way supported or advocated for strong and accessible health and human services, and strengthened our community through their initiative and leadership? 

If so, please give the recognition these individuals and organizations deserve!

The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) is seeking nominations for its 2021 Human Services Awards in two categories: 
  • Human Services Champion of the Year and 
  • Outstanding Human Services Program

During this extraordinary time, it is more important than ever to recognize and honor those who have gone above and beyond to help ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our human service providers, community leaders and advocates have played a critical role in supporting our residents and strengthening our communities.

Nominations are due Friday, October 15, 2021. 

Nominees and winners will be announced and honored at NUHSA's 2021 Human Services Awards Celebration and Annual Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 5:30pm. For more information, please email staff@nuhsa.org

NUHSA's Annual Human Services Awards ceremony has been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008. 

NUHSA is an alliance of non-profit agencies, faith communities, city and county leadership, school districts and members of the community who advocate for a strong and accessible health and human services system in North King County, encompassing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville.

Through partnership and collaboration, NUHSA supports providers, funders and the community to enhance existing resources and build our capacity to effectively respond to community needs.

Submit your nomination today!



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Affordable housing summit

Friday, July 2, 2021

Photo courtesy NUHSA
On June 11, 2021 NUHSA (North Urban Human Services Alliance), in partnership with Housing Development Consortium, Cedar River Consulting Group and ARCH, hosted the North King and Snoqualmie Valley Sub-regional Collaboration on Affordable Housing.
 
With over 40 mayors, city councilmembers, planning commissioners and city staff in attendance, conversation focused on how to better support interjurisdictional collaboration to shape policies and programs that increase development of affordable housing. 

A summary of the results of a city-by-city housing needs assessment was presented, along with a case study of the Together Center and discussion of the key ingredients cities (and staff) need to successfully foster development. 

With the need for affordable housing at an all-time high, cities are at a critical juncture in ensuring housing stability. 

Thanks to King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski for key remarks - and for his significant leadership and support for this project!

--NUHSA



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NUHSA: join the community conversation around the Best Starts for Kids renewal

Monday, June 7, 2021

NUHSA is partnering with Best Starts for Kids (BSK) for a virtual community conversation around BSK Renewal Implementation.

Building on conversations that took place last fall, BSK leadership will share the renewal implementation plan, answer questions and ask, “Did we get it right?"
 
Join us for this conversation on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 9-10:30am.

Register here

The King County Council voted unanimously to send the BSK levy to voters, who will ultimately decide on renewing the levy for another six years. It will appear on the August 3, 2021 primary ballot.

BSK has been developed and driven by families, community members and community organizations, which has meant more support for youth, security for families, and stronger communities.

With a levy renewal, we hope more North King County organizations will apply for funding that will help build capacity and provide more services for North King County residents.



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Human Services Champion: Dallas Wood

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Human Services Champion
Dallas Wood
Dallas Wood has been coordinating two community meals every week for almost four years. 

Until recently, he oversaw Ronald Commons Café at Ronald United Methodist Church and PoPY's Café at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, as the Director of Youth Enrichment and Community Development at Dale Turner YMCA

He corralled the chefs and volunteers, assisted with the shopping, and helped with cooking, dishes and serving meals. 

When the pandemic hit, he arranged “to-go “ meals that would be handed out in the parking lots of the two churches. 

For several weeks, Dallas and two chefs were the only people making and handing out the meals. 

Dallas now oversees all of the community meal programs for the Greater YMCA of Seattle as the Association Director of Hunger and Brain Food Programs.

In December 2020, Dallas was nominated for NUHSA Human Services Champion. NUHSA provided this article.



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Social Services Champion: Theresa LaCroix

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Theresa LaCroix, Executive Director
Shoreline - LFP Senior Center
As Executive Director of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center, Theresa has gone above and beyond during the pandemic to adapt programs and services so that seniors are still cared for. 

Between March and October of 2020, she coordinated home delivery of more than 11,000 hot cooked meals; provided 1,045 grocery bags to low-income senior households; spent over 340 hours providing Wellness Calls to check on members; and provided over 345 hours to Resource Management, assisting seniors through personal challenges created by COVID-19.

(Ed. her work has continued into 2021) 

She fundraised throughout with creative drive-through dinners and desserts, and held multiple food drives. 

As a nomination noted, “Theresa is a great inspiration… She is totally committed to making sure that seniors don’t go hungry and that they are not forgotten.”

In December 2020 she was nominated as a Social Services Champion for NUHSA, which provided this article.



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Social Service Champions: Karen Tynes

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Karen Tynes holds her NUHSA award
For the past decade, Karen has been active with St. Dunstan’s Church to bring people, resources and organizations together to mount a compassionate response to people's’ needs, particularly those living homeless. 

She is instrumental in the Congregation’s efforts to host a Tuesday evening Meal, which both feeds people at the Church and delivers meals to three tent encampments, and her leadership inspired the Church to host tent encampments (Tent City 3 and Camp United We Stand) six times.

She created and manages the Care Teams program, and both this year and last, Karen was one of the first to volunteer for the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter. 

Karen was such a champion within her congregation that she led the effort to have St. Dunstan’s be the host this year. 

Karen’s work has resulted in expanded access to shelter, food and safety, and she brings a special combination of wisdom, generosity and compassion to all her work. 

In describing one of her earliest memories of volunteering at a shelter for women and children, she remembered a college professor who lost everything due to disease. 

She said, “That was my introduction to how thin the margin was between the homeless and myself…So when you say ‘homeless’ to me, I think of that dear lady.”

In December 2020, Karen was named the 2020 Westside Human Services Champion by NUHSA, who provided this article.

http://www.sdchp.org/
https://nuhsa.org/


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NUHSA announces 2020 Human Service Awards

Wednesday, November 25, 2020


The North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) is proud to announce its 2020 Human Services Award winners. 

Each award recipient has demonstrated a significant contribution to the health and welfare of our North King County community and has supported or advocated for a strong and accessible health and human services system, strengthening our community through their initiative and leadership. 

New this year is the Youth Human Services Leadership Award to honor the young people in North King County who are advancing the conversation on health and equity and taking action to support the well-being of our community.

Nominees and winners will be honored virtually at NUHSA's 2020 Human Services Awards celebration and annual meeting on December 8, 2020, 5:00 – 6:30pm. 

We are pleased to welcome King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski who will provide introductory remarks. 

To join in the event, register in advance here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctce-rrDwqHdJgDax-XwavTc4T_KMTZYj3

Outstanding Human Services Program

West Side: Shoreline Community Court and Resource Center
East Side: Babies of Homelessness

Nominees:
Center for Human Services Family Support Department
Hunger Intervention Program
North Sound RADAR
Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park

Human Services Champion of the Year

West Side: Karen Tynes, Community Advocate
East Side: George Ahearn, EastWest Food Rescue

Nominees:
Maria Cisneros, Family Liaison, Northshore School District
Theresa LaCroix, Executive Director, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center
Dallas Wood, Program Director, Hunger Initiatives, YMCA of Greater Seattle

Youth Human Services Leadership Award

Black Lives Matter Shoreline

NUHSA’s Annual Human Services Awards have been celebrating the accomplishments of local individuals and organizations since 2008. 

NUHSA is an alliance of non-profit agencies, faith communities, city and county leadership, school districts and members of the community who advocate for a strong and accessible health and human services system in North King County, encompassing Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Kenmore, Bothell and Woodinville. 

Through partnership and collaboration, NUHSA supports providers, funders and the community to enhance existing resources and build our capacity to effectively respond to community needs.

For more information, email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626.



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YouthCare is coming to Shoreline/LFP

Thursday, November 12, 2020

In partnership with the City of Shoreline, the City of Lake Forest Park and the Rotary Clubs of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park, and with critical funding support from King County under the leadership of Rod Dembowski, NUHSA is working to bring a YouthCare Resource Navigator to Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

This person will provide case management and connection to resources for homeless youth ages 14-22, including food support, health care services, behavioral health supports, legal assistance, educational support, employment/vocational resources, and more.

The position will be housed at the Teen Center in Shoreline and have an office at the Lake Forest Park Town Center but will work mostly out in the community to help youth navigate the complex systems for ensuring stability, safety and long-term success.

Please help fill this position! Share the application

Update: The City of Lake Forest Park and the Shoreline Rotary are also partners with NUSHA in this enterprise.



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Affordable Housing 101 in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park

Saturday, October 17, 2020


Are you interested in learning more about affordable housing options in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park - and the best practices for making sure everyone has a place to call home? 

Join on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 5pm to share your insight on local housing needs and learn the tools and strategies needed to effectively implement policies that will make a difference in OUR community!

Co-hosted by the North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) and the Housing Development Consortium (HDC), this presentation and workshop is designed specifically for residents, advocates, community leaders and others in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Special guest Mayor Will Hall will provide welcoming remarks and share how Shoreline is working to provide accessible housing options for all.

Please register here. For more information, see here.



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Last call for volunteers! Help make this coming winter safe for those lacking adequate shelter

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Last call for volunteers! 

Help make this coming winter safe for those lacking adequate shelter!

After successfully piloting the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter last winter, the City of Shoreline and NUHSA welcome St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church as a partner and host for this winter's emergency shelter.

Volunteers (over 18 years old):
  • are needed to commit to being on-call for a certain number of nights each month between November 1st and March 30th (shelter will open only when weather is below 34 degrees F)
  • will be provided with training and then will be responsible for welcoming guests and supervising the shelter overnight (partial shifts can be arranged)
  • will be paired with another person and can trade off sleeping and being awake as only one person needs to be awake for fire watch between 11pm and 5am
Training is being provided SOON, so don't delay!

COVID-19 protocols and requirements will be implemented. For more information or to volunteer, please email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626.

Thank you for making a difference!



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Donna Hawkey: Dreamers

Monday, December 17, 2018

Wes Browning is a columnist for Real Change
and a speaker at the recent NUHSA forums
Mike Dee is familiar to many in Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, and even Kenmore. What is not so familiar is that Mike is a person who experienced homelessness in Portland, Oregon for 11 years.

He is one of the far too many who have experienced homelessness but is grateful to be able to let others know about this challenging and often cruel way to live. 

Wes Browning, from the Seattle newspaper “Real Change,” also experienced homeless living four times during his life.

Wes talked about city “sweeps” at a recent North Urban Human Services Alliance (NUHSA) meetings held in Kenmore and Shoreline.

“The sweeps even rob you of your clothes, and you can get hypothermia and die,” says Wes, who earned a Mathematics Ph.D. from Cornell University.

(Cities order “sweeps” of places where people experiencing homelessness have set up camping tents for shelter, often responding to business or resident complaints.)

The tents and everything on the site are swept-up and hauled away by trucks, and the homeless community as a whole is destroyed as well as their personal belongings.

“Think of it how it would feel if someone robbed your home and kicked you out of your bed, too!” said Wes.

Mike and Wes are dreamers.

They want people to think about how cold they become if they are waiting 10 minutes for a bus during the winter. When you are homeless, you will multiply that bone-chilling feeling times 24 hours. Finding a place for all those who have nowhere to sleep is crucial, especially during the cold months.

“Every day, we all need to sleep uninterrupted to fall into (REM) sleep which is required for dreaming,” says Mike. And we need proper sleep for overall physical and brain health too.

But many pedestrians and residents also get frightened and become uncomfortable when approaching people who have become homeless, or unhoused. For instance, it is very difficult when a tent camp is so dirty to even look that way.

“If a person’s existence is not acknowledged, it is considered the most emotionally painful thing that someone can experience. When you are in crisis, you can feel alone, unheard and scared,” says Kevin St. Jacques PsyD, LMHC from St. Jacques Consulting Group located in Bothell, Washington. 

Kevin presented a two-hour training session at the NUHSA meeting on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Kenmore City Hall.

If you see a homeless person, try to be comfortable with that person and give a smile and a nod hello. You could be asked for money but a polite reply of “no” is just fine.

But if a situation is too uncomfortable or appears dangerous, it is ok to walk away or around the location, assures Kevin. Safety should always come first.

What we need to do is to find solutions for different living situations. That is not an easy thing to do, but something that just must be done. And we can’t do it quickly enough as the homeless population continues to grow across the country.

Come talk with and ask questions of a person who is currently unhoused on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 7:00-9:00pm to be held at the Lake Forest Park Citizen's Commission Open House at the Third Place Commons area of Town Center in Lake Forest Park. Mike Dee co-initiated and manages the LFP Citizen’s Commission.

Donna Hawkey
dhawkey@comcast.net

Correction: Date is December 18, Tuesday for Citizen's Commission meeting

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