Facilitates educational interaction from volunteers and staff with youth to promote good hygiene and regular chores to finding a job in preparation for life off of the streets.   Life skills promoted include:  -  Budgeting -  Hygiene/self-care -  Education resources -  Chore program -  Time management -  Job referrals -  Resume building -  Home maintenance -  Cooking classes - Utilizing relevant community support

DAC NEW is an organization run by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. DAC NEW provides peer counseling, institutional transition, skills training, support, and mentoring for individuals with disabilities.

The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology. Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations. The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused. The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Offers services for the Low Vision Community in the Puget Sound region. Services include Low Vision Rehabilitation Services, Low Vision Clinic, and Low Vision Store. Rehabilitation Services: Instructors provide in home training on a variety of daily living tasks for people with low vision and blindness. Tasks may include appliance use, medication management, telephone and smart phone use, and reading and writing. Lighthouse Orientation and Mobility Instructors assist people in meeting their mobility and independent travel goals, such as traveling around their home and neighborhood and using bus or paratransit services. Empowers people with low vision and blindness to be as independent as possible. Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic: Offers functional vision assessments by an optometrist who is specifically trained in mitigating the effects of vision loss and maximizing functional vision. Following the low vision exam, occupational therapists continue working with patients to train and ensure they are comfortable using the aids and techniques prescribed. Low Vision Store: Offers low vision products that help people live as independently as possible.

Helps employ and empower women out of poverty. After completing four consecutive Thursday Production Days, women are eligible to apply for the position in out program. Employees enter a four-phase program to learn work and life skills in preparation to enter the workforce to earn sustainable wages.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Life Skills education programs teach concepts and principles relevant to a healthy lifestyle. Workshops and classes or consultation is available in the following areas.         Employment Assistance Program -  Employment and Career Workshops, Local and National Employment Information, Individual Career Counseling, Resume Assistance, Federal Employment Application Information  Financial Assistance Program - Personal Financial Management Workshops, Individual Financial Counseling  Relocation Assistance Program - Relocation Workshops, Welcome Aboard Information, Hospitality Kits and Loaner Items, Individual or Family Consultation, Exceptional Family Member Resources  Transition Assistance Program -  Career Development Workshops, Preparation for Leaving the Military                      Support and Counseling - Relationship Workshops, Anger and Stress Management Workshops, Individual and Marital Counseling; Child Counseling  Special Interest Program - Courses and Individual and Group support activities

These classes equip youth with essential skills for exiting street life. Classes are taught by experts in the community who are trained in money management, housing, physical health, substance abuse and employment.

Operates a daily drop-in center for homeless youth and young adults. Offers: - Case Management - Hot meal once a week - Transportation to shelter -  Phone -  Snacks -  Blankets & limited clothing -  Showers & laundry -  Activities -  Advocacy -  Education resources -  Life skills help & workshops - Mentoring Shower facilities do not have accommodations for people with disabilities. Operates as a youth cooling center during weather advisories.

Provides a series of supports and classes to those in need of assistance. Service include learning how to:   - Complete housing and job applications, - How to Maintain Employment, - Available Housing Opportunities, - Obtain and Maintain Housing - Community Living, - How to Handle Landlord issues, - Dealing with losses and let downs, - Nutrition and Hygiene, - Financial Management/Anger and Stress Management, - How to obtain, read and dispute a credit report, - Obtain and Re-Instate Drivers Licenses, - Resolving legal issues with resources, - Applying and disputing Social Security and Veterans Benefits, - Basic Computer Skills and Resume Building, - Medical Bill information, - Internet Access, Computer Lab and more. - Free laptops - Free bus passes for transportation - Workforce development - Apprenticeship program While classes are running, House of Matthew will provide free breakfast, free lunch, free snacks, and transportation assistance may be available.

NARA NW Youth Program services include life skills training, Project Venture, methamphetamine and suicide prevention, and cultural groups and activities. Referrals to other NARA services are available through the program, such as substance abuse assessment, mental health counseling, outpatient substance abuse counseling, family counseling, and wraparound care for Native youth ages 13-24 who have multiple needs. NARA NW's Youth Program is prevention-oriented and family-focused. The aim is to help Native youth develop a positive identity by teaching them about Native American and Alaska Native culture and values.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Case managers assist with housing placements, securing document and other barriers to exiting the streets.

Thriving Heart is an educational resource that coaches the next parenting generation through life-skill classes, focus groups, and workshops with an emphasis on building relationship through community.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Operates a resource center for single women and women with children. Offers breakfast, lunch, personal care items, referrals to resources, and connections to community partner agencies.

Offers a variety of services, including mental health and substance use disorder prevention and intervention. Located in all Mercer Island public schools. Services include confidential mental health counseling, classroom presentations, alcohol/drug interventions, prevention, and referrals, and life skills training and crisis intervention. There is a full-time counselor available in each public school.

Volunteers of America's provides independent living skills, housing, support, advocacy, and college preparation for foster children approaching their eighteenth birthday. Making sure they have the basics covered so they are fully ready to build the life they deserve.

Offers job training specifically designed to meet the needs of youth aged 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness. Cool Water Painters embraces youth entering the program with a supportive and compassionate community, empowering youth through a cohort-style learning environment where peer-to-peer motivation and program attachment stimulate individual and team development within a social enterprise business model.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Provides a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders. (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes. Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Operates a club in Centralia and Chehalis.

Provides case management services, coordinated entry, and more for families experiencing homelessness.

Provides a variety of resources for customers to utilize in their job search including computers with Internet access, copy machines, and phones. Clients may participate in a variety of regularly scheduled workshops and assessment activities to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their job search and employment goals.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County provide a year-round, building-centered, positive and safe place for all kids, helping them to acquire skills and develop qualities necessary to make the right choices and become responsible citizens and leaders.  (Affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Activities include: sports, arts and crafts, health and life skills classes, education and career development classes, character and leadership development classes.  Call for details on specific activities, classes, field trips, and planned events. Each day, Club members are given a variety of activities and programs to choose from. The Club offers enriching games, academic support, time to play with peers, an array of programs, and positive adult role models focused on supporting the developmental growth of youth. Provides programs and activities to prepare young people for real-world success. Believes that by focusing on Healthy Lifestyles, Academic Success, and Good Character & Citizenship, the children we serve will be better prepared to graduate from high school, go on to college, and thrive as adults.

Provides stable, secure, and nurturing residential care in a home environment for pregnant women and women with children. Residents may stay at any point through their pregnancy and stay up to approximately one year after the birth of their baby. Residents have access to additional support with gaining OB/GYN care, high school/GED education completion, gaining employment, budgeting, individual counseling, advocacy and case management, developing parenting skills, and support working towards family reunification. Participation in faith-based worship service of choosing is required. Accepts mothers with one additional child, when capacity allows. Does not accept couples or individuals with pets of any kind.