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Showing posts with label shoreline lake forest park senior center. Show all posts

Look what’s new at the Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center this April

Monday, March 28, 2022

Look what’s new at the Shoreline/LFP Senior Activity Center this April!

GET FIT~STAY FIT with instructor CeCe Ryan

This new class is a gentle exercise program, performed either seated or standing. 

Improve your physical conditioning, range-of-motion, strength and endurance and decrease your risk of injuries.

Especially benefits chronic illnesses, degenerative conditions and improves overall wellness. (Wheelchairs and walkers can be accommodated.)

Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Class starts on April 5, 2022

NEW YOGA CLASS - VETERANS YOGA PROJECT with instructor Caleb Lay

For Veterans of all ages and First Responders

Join our certified yoga instructor, Caleb Lay for chair and standing poses (no floor sitting) to improve breathing, flexibility, balance and mood. Postures can be adapted to your abilities or limitations. Wear comfortable clothing. All Ages welcome. No charge for the class

Class size is limited – Register today

Day: Thursday Time: 9:30am-10:30am Class starts on April 7, 2022

NEW YOGA CLASS - CLIMATE SUPPORT YOGA with instructor instructor Crystal Connelly

Offering a new type of yoga that highlights a philosophy to share with community, instructor Crystal Connelly will lead this class in shared intention, meditation, mindfulness practice and gentle movement exploring climate change topics through the lens of yoga.

All ages welcome. No charge for the class. Class size is limited – Register today

Day: Thursday Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm Class starts on April 7, 2022

The Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155

Call  206-365-1536 or stop in during business hours to register.



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Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is bringing back RAINBOW BINGO

Thursday, March 17, 2022


Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is bringing back RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O'Stayformore.

Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.
  • The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
  • Register online www.shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org
  • Call 206-365-1536
  • $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.

This event has sold out the last two months so don’t delay!

Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer, wine and jello shots.

Please have ID and Proof of Vaccination available. Masks are required as of today, subject to change.

3-18-2022 Updated link

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New social worker at Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center available for consultations

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center announces new Social Worker

Jill Bieler is a licensed Social Worker who has a Master of Social Work degree and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies.

Jill is available for free, confidential consultations to:
  • Provide advocacy and referrals for seniors to community resources for concerns related to housing, food assistance, transportation, financial, legal and mental health issues.
  • Offer emotional support and short-term counseling to seniors and their families for issues related to aging, grief and loss, adjustment to illness and caregiving.
  • Assist with applications to community agencies for services, including senior housing, utility discount programs and public benefits.

Jill is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by phone and in-person by appointment. 

Schedule appointments with the reception desk or by calling 206-365-1536.

The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, facing NE 185th. The address is 18560 1st Ave NE #1.



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Medicare workshop Tuesday at the Senior Center

Saturday, February 19, 2022

Kelsey Rauenhorst, Sound Generations
Medicare Advisor
Medicare workshop Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave NE #1, Shoreline WA 98155, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus.

Each month on the 4th Tuesday at 11am Kelsey Rauenhorst, a Sound Generations WeCare Advisor, will be presenting an educational overview of Medicare options.

Following the presentation, Kelsey will be available for one-on-one appointments to answer specific questions or assist with enrollments.

She is an employee of Sound Generations, so all commissions go directly to help fund the work being done for older adults in King County.

To register, call the Senior Center 206-365-1536 and please leave your name and number.



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Rainbow Bingo March 11 at the Senior Center

Thursday, February 17, 2022



Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is bringing back RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O'Stayformore.

On Friday, March 11, 2022 starting at 7pm, participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.
  • The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
  • Register online https://shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org/events/special-events/
  • Call 206-365-1536
  • $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.
Ticket sales are limited to 50% usual capacity. Tables are limited to 5 guests.

This event sold out last month so don’t delay!

Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer, wine and jello shots.

Please have ID and Proof of Vaccination available.

Masks are required.


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Valentine's Day Fudge available Monday

Monday, February 14, 2022



The Senior Center sold out at their holiday fudge sale, so they made sure to have enough this time.

So you are in luck! You can run by the Senior Center at 18501 1st Ave NE #1 between 10am and 2pm Monday, February 14, 2022 and pick up some boxes of fudge - plain or walnut. Three boxes for $20.

The Senior Center is in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. Wear your mask.



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Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center Valentine's Fudge Sale

Wednesday, February 9, 2022


The Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Holiday fudge sale was so popular we are bringing it back for Valentine's Day. 

The perfect gift for your sweetheart. Or for yourself.

Pickup is February 10, 11 and 14, 2022 (Thursday, Friday, and Monday) from 10am - 2pm at the Senior Center 18560 1st Ave NE #1

Hurry in, we sold out last time.

Classic and walnut. $8 for one - $15 for two - $20 for three




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ESL classes available at the Senior Center

Friday, February 4, 2022

The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center is offering a weekly English as a Second Language class. 

This is an informal one-hour class for those who’d like to improve their ESL skills, and is offered free of charge. 

Teachers Tessa and Doug Machle have many years of experience and make class sessions fun and varied. 

Focus is on conversation and listening skills, with vocabulary and grammar as needed. 

All levels of ESL are welcome! 

The class is held every Tuesday morning at the Senior Center, from 10 - 11am. All participants are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted (proof of vaccination must be provided). 

We wear masks and keep a safe distance during all class sessions. 

If you are interested, or know someone who might want to give this a try, please contact the Center at 206-365-1537 for more information, and to register.



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Rainbow Bingo at the Senior Center starts up February 4, 2022

Wednesday, January 12, 2022


Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is thrilled to host our first-ever RAINBOW BINGO with our incredible hostess, Sylvia O'Stayformore

Participants can expect ten (10) rousing rounds of bingo, complete with prizes and a few musical numbers!

Cost: $20 Admission and $10 at the door for your bingo cards.
  • The $20 Admission reserves your seats and includes the evening’s entertainment and loaded nachos.
  • Call 06-365-1536
  • Online www.shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org
  • $10 Bingo cards must be purchased at the door by cash or check as required by the Washington State Gambling Commission.
The chance to win great prizes, including cash!

Ticket sales are limited to 50% usual capacity. Tables are limited to 5 guests.

Bingo is a 21 and over event. Cash bar will serve beer and wine.

Please have ID and Proof of Vaccination available.
Masks are required.


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Give the gift of fudge this Holiday Season

Monday, December 13, 2021


Give the gift of fudge this Holiday Season. It's perfect for giving (and even better for getting).

Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center is hosting the 1st Annual Holiday Fudge Sale as a fundraiser.

Three flavors are available: Classic, Walnut and Peppermint - packaged in half-pound white gift boxes.

You can swing by the Senior Center and pick up your fudge during these hours 8:30am to 4:30pm except as noted for Friday, which is 8:30am to 1pm:
  • Thursday the 16th
  • Friday the 17th - 8:30am to 1pm
  • Monday the 20th
  • Tuesday the 21st
You can also have your order delivered to your car by calling the Center at 206-365-1536 for ordering and payment.


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Free holiday paper crafting 101 at the Senior Center December 9

Thursday, December 2, 2021


Join us for this spectacular paper class on December 9, 2021 at the Center. Learn to add your own creative flair to this year’s holiday presents.

In this workshop you’ll choose from an array of fun, holiday themed paper crafts led by Kathy Brower, paper and greeting card artist and longtime Shoreline resident.

This free workshop will be on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 1:30 to 3pm. Any skill level can accomplish the planned projects.

Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite scissors, 2 sided tape or fast dry glue, fun wrapping paper and ribbon you might want to use.

Register by calling the Center at 206-365-1536. Space is limited

Covid Protocol: Proof of Vaccination and Masks Required



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Free presentations on Medicare at the Senior Center

Wednesday, December 1, 2021


Kelsey Rauenhorst, a Sound Generations WeCare Advisor, will present an educational overview of Medicare to inform seniors of the options available to them on Wednesday, December 1st and Monday December 6th, from 11am to noon at the Center.

Following the presentation, Kelsey will be available for one-on-one appointments to answer specific questions or assist with enrollments.

To register, call the Senior Center at 206-365-1536 or stop by the front desk.

The Senior Center is in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus at 18650 1st Ave NE.



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CORRECTION: The Holiday Bazaar at the Senior Center is Friday and Saturday

Friday, October 22, 2021

One of the Kapunas bringing in donations for the Holiday Bazaar Friday and Saturday

A previous article about the hula group's donations to the Holiday Bazaar silent auction erroneously stated that the Bazaar was on the weekend.

It actually is on Friday and Saturday October 22-23, 2021, 10am to 4pm each day.


The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus 18560 1st Ave NE.



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Get into the Holiday mood - get your shopping done early and local at the Senior Center Holiday Bazaar

Thursday, October 21, 2021



Get into the Holiday Mood.

Shop Local for Handcrafted Wares.

101 Silent Auction items for you to bid on (but no Dalmatians)

Buy Yummy Bake Goods

Browse Santa’s Shop for holiday decorations

Purchase Raffle tickets for prizes 

Take Out Lunch from our commercial kitchen

Safety protocols will be in place

Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23
Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center
18560 1st Ave N, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus
10am to 4pm both days



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Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Kupuna Hula Group helping support the Holiday Bazaar Friday - Saturday

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Aloha Neighbors! 


The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center Kupuna Hula Group is delighted to be able to help make the 2021 Holiday Bazaar Silent Auction a success. 

The Kupunas have been meeting in parks during the summer. Here they show some of the treasures they are donating to the Senior Center Holiday Bazaar this weekend. 
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This group of kupuna (elders) have been meeting throughout this papule (crazy!) time via Zoom while continuing to support the center in ways that they can. In the summer, the group had in-person hula at a local park, wearing masks and keeping distance from one another, while enjoying getting to dance together once again! 

While dancing on a cooler September day it was decided that they wanted to help the Holiday Bazaar silent auction by donating items for children since one member said she had so many new kids’ things in her closet.

 
You can bid on these at the Silent Auction this Saturday and Sunday at the Senior Center

So, it was decided to call the collective donations Treasures from Tutu’s (grandmother’s) Closet!

During the Holiday Bazaar, October 22 - 23, Friday and Saturday, check out the treasures: 
  • Outdoor Fun for Keikis (young children), 
  • Game Night for your Ohana (family), 
  • Craft items, 
  • Books by local authors and so much more designed for a wide range of ages. 

Delivering the toys and books to the Senior Center for this weekend's event

In a snap! Holiday shopping done for every child in your family!

Mele Kalikimaka me ka Hau’oli Makahiki hou (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!) from the Kupunas.

The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. The Holiday Bazaar is this Friday and Saturday, October 22-23, 2021 from 10am to 4pm.

Besides the Silent Auction there will be a bake sale, handcrafted items for sale, a raffle, and holiday decor for sale.

Correction: the Bazaar is Friday and Saturday, October 22-23

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Conversational ESL offered at Senior Center starting October 19

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

 
Conversational ESL will be offered at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center beginning Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 10 - 11am.

Classes are free to members and non-members alike.

The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.



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The Holiday Bazaar returns to the Senior Center

Sunday, September 26, 2021


The Holiday Bazaar returns!

Shop early for your holiday gifts and get into the holiday mood.

Local craftspeople and artists sell their handcrafted wares at the Holiday Bazaar.
Support the Senior Center in the Silent Auction.
Buy delicious Goodies at the famous Bake Sale.
Browse Santa’s Shop for holiday decorations.
Purchase Raffle tickets for prizes.
Take Out Food and Beverages from Chef Janice.

Safety protocols will be in place.

Volunteers needed for set up and days of event, contact the Center for details.

Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23, at the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Senior Center, 18560 1st Ave N, southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus. 10am to 4pm both days.



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DIY Greeting Card Magic Workshop with Kathy Brower at the Shoreline/Lake Forest Park Senior Center

Friday, August 20, 2021

Making cards for your friends and family can be so fun! 

When you design your greeting cards, you have control over the look and sentiment so that the card delivers just the right message. 

Taking the time to make a greeting card personally, lets the receiver know just how special they are to you. 

Handmade cards are always lovely to receive, and much more personal than a store bought card.

Join paper and Greeting Card artist Kathy Brower, kongtime Shoreline resident, for creatively fun next Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 1:30 to 3pm

This free workshop offers making several designs of beautiful cards. Any skill level can accomplish the planned projects. You may bring your favorite scissors, design ideas and any special graphics to use.

Register today by calling the center at 206-365-1536. Space is limited. Join us!



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Help your community: Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center seeks Kitchen Volunteers

Friday, July 23, 2021

Kitchen volunteers needed at the Senior Center
With the Army Reserve soldiers ending their time helping at the Shoreline Lake Forest Park Senior Center, they are looking for volunteers to help Chef Donnie prepare and package the ToGo lunches. 

You may choose the day(s) you can work during the week.

  • Position: Part of Kitchen crew
  • Program: Dining Services
  • Location: Senior Center kitchen
  • Schedule: 9am-noon M,T,W,TH, F
  • Duration: Effective immediately and on-going

Contact: Donna Saltzberg: sl_reception@soundgenerations.org

Email or call 206-365-1536 for an application and more information.



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Seattle Veterinary Outreach at Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center July 21 - not just for pets

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Look for the big red mobile parked in front of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center on July 21st from 11:00am to 2:00pm

Story and photos by Donna Hawkey

"We're a portal to better health," says Dr. Hanna Ekström, founder of the mobile Seattle Veterinary Outreach, SVO, which provides free veterinary care for the pets of owners who are homeless, and pay-what-you-can for people living low-income and having difficulty paying for veterinary services.

The SVO mobile will be parked in front of the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Senior Center on July 21, 2021 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Depending on how many veterinarians volunteer, the mobile clinic can provide service for between 20 and 35 pets, so come early if your pet has an urgent need.

Since starting the organization in 2019, they have treated over 1,000 pets. People travel from all over, sometimes as far as Tacoma, to receive these essential services.

Dr. Hanna Ekström, founder of Seattle Veterinary Outreach.
"Everyone Deserves Kindness"

Dr. Ekström extended her outreach services to pet owner needs in 2020 because when caring for people’s pets, she saw firsthand the needs of the pet owner, too. She also realized that she could build on the trust shared between veterinarian and pet owner to help people find better health for themselves.

"I see it in their faces, the struggle and the hardships that would seem insurmountable to most of us. It shows the power of human resilience, and the lengths people will go to keep their beloved pet healthy and happy."

The pet owner was both thrilled that her puppies got check-ups, and that “ I signed up for health care too – and right here!”

In early 2021, she hired a social worker, Scott Beck, to help better connect people to human-need resources. In four months, he has provided over 400 referrals to local human service providers. 

 

"Many referrals are for things like gas cards, bus passes, and food assistance, but lots of people don't know that they qualify for these benefits or don't know how to access them. Also, many of our clients don’t own a cell phone or computer, which is a huge obstacle to filling out applications. 
"So, we can get the ball rolling for them by helping fill in applications, teaming with Access Wireless to provide a free phone, or with Molina Healthcare to get them connected to healthcare and a caseworker who can continue to assist them as they navigate the many barriers to finding housing and health.”


This pet owner plays with a donated toy for his best buddy.  He said “I could not afford to own a pet if it were not for all the services here, I’m very thankful.”

Recently Mr. Beck was able to help get a man housed who has been homeless for 15 years. He suffers from severe PTSD from his active-duty time in the Marines. He had been living in a tent while battling cancer, managing his diabetes, and caring for his two beloved cats. Very few shelters allow pets.


“When you consider the power of that only friend or family member - think about it - would you leave your child or best friend on the street so that you could go into a shelter?” says Dr. Ekström. 
“Most people could not imagine such a choice, and when your life is torn apart, a relationship with a beloved pet can sustain you until you can the help needed to put your life back together again. 
"And from the pet’s point of view, cats and dogs don't need buildings to live in, but they do need the unconditional love of their owners. Getting people housed is a win-win-win for the person, the pet, and our community.”

The pet owners she sees are there for their pets no matter their financial circumstances, especially when their pet is sick. 

"Pets can be a person's only family member. Someone told me he would skip meals and his medicine so that he could buy glaucoma drops for his beloved dog. I would do the same if I were in a similar position."

Researchers have observed that the pet bond is so close for a person who has become homeless that they become a pack of two. Anxiety is naturally eased because they spend all their time together in such a close bond. A strong feeling of safety is created that’s healthy for both humans and pets.

Waiting and being patient is easy when you have your best friend on your lap.

Dr. Eckström said that "While meeting so many different people such as a woman that could have been my grandmother, every day this work opens up my heart even more than the day before. There are so many unfortunate stigmas associated with unhoused people. 

"I can tell you that people who are homeless are not all drug addicts, and it is not personal failing that puts so many in this dire situation, it is the effect of childhood adverse experiences, trauma, and structural racism. 
"The complex and tragic stories behind many of those living homeless require new tools in our toolbelt, along with empathy and the ability to provide hope."

Another way she provides hope is through her work with her Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar team, made up of herself, Dr. Catherine Wheeler, Jessica Lowery, RN, and Cholette Ness, LVT. This team works to bring primary care, harm reduction, and wound care to folks living in tents and RVs throughout the city of Seattle. 

Dr. Wheeler says, “by meeting people where they are, we can work together with our clients, and hopefully transition them to regular care either with the King County Med Van, or a regular primary care provider.” Dr. Ekström adds, “our outreach work is just one more doorway through which people can get connected to the resources they need to live healthier lives, for themselves, and for their pets.”

Pet homelessness

On average, there are five homeless dogs or cats per one homeless person in America. According to Shelter Animals Count, shelters are so overrun with dogs and cats that approximately 1.5 million dogs and cats are euthanized per year. If you are considering adoption, please take a look at shelter pets first. Dr. Ekström herself loves her three rescued pets fiercely and gratefully!


Donated pet items from beds to treats to personalized name tags can all be found right here!

Here are further thoughts and insights from Dr. Ekström:

How do you receive funding?

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provided a three-year grant totaling almost $500,000, which helped us expand our team to include a primary care physician and a nurse who can see people while we are seeing pets. 

In addition, we have received a sustaining grant from the Jacobi Foundation which has truly been our organizations life-blood as we worked to establish this program. We have also received funds from the Seattle Foundation, the ASPCA, Petsmart, and Banfield, as well as from many private individuals who believe in our mission. Last but not least, we are blessed with a strong team of passionate volunteers who work side by side to improve the culture of health for the people and pets we serve.

Having Molina Healthcare on site helps people get answers to their questions first hand rather than having to experience the frustrations of trying to apply online. Enrollees get the option of signing up for a caseworker to help them navigate through the oftentimes complicated process of obtaining housing. Molina also teams with a wireless phone provider so enrollees have a way to stay in touch with their doctors. 

What are your greatest strengths as an organization?


Partnerships have been one of our best strengths. We partner with medical doctors, nurses, and technicians. We develop working relationships with social service providers such as Real Change News, Recovery Café, and local Food Banks. In addition, we partner with Molina Healthcare to help connect folks with healthcare, and Access wireless to get free phones into the hands of those who need them.

What was one big surprise for you?

I had no idea that this project would grow so quickly. When I started, we just had four volunteers working one day a month! The need is so much bigger than I anticipated, we are now offering eight clinics a month and would love to do more!

A pet loving Subaru driving and hiking club raised $2,200 cleaning up back road trails. The event was supported by a Subaru dealer who printed t-shirts for everyone.   

Describe your most significant return on this work
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This work builds trust among people who have lost faith in others by building on the human-animal bond as a great uniter. By providing loving care to people’s pets, we aspire to bring hope and health to “both ends of the leash.” Finally, our work helps keep our community healthy by potentially limiting the spread of disease from pets to people, for example, Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Typhus.

It is very rewarding work-connecting to people through their pets brings us joy, as well as pride that we are making a difference in our community. It is great to see how SVO is providing a portal to better health for both pets and their owners.

What are some of the most significant challenges?

Sadly, there are not enough social and mental health services to keep up with the increasing demand-we just don’t have enough spaces to send people to for treatment.

What are your greatest needs as a young organization?

Our organization desperately needs more veterinarians and licensed vet techs to help provide service to clients in need. Having experienced volunteer social workers would improve our effectiveness, and we also need volunteers to help with marketing, grant writing, etc.

Sometime in the near future, we hope to be able to open a clinic so we can provide spay and neuter services for pets, we currently have over 180 pets waiting for this essential service! We would also provide dental services for pets in need. Anyone want to run a capital campaign?!?

For more information, to donate, or to run a capital campaign! Visit Seattle Veterinary Outreach, a 501c3 non-profit https://www.seattlevet.org/

The Senior Center is located in the southernmost building on the Shoreline Center campus, 18560 1st Ave NE, facing NE 185th.



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