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Provides fully subsidized annual transit pass to those enrolled in certain state benefit programs to be used on - King County Metro - King County Water Taxi - Access Transportation - Via to Transit - Sound Transit - Seattle Monorail - Seattle Streetcar - Trailhead Direct Provides partially subsidized annual passes (ORCA Lift) to low-income area residents. The subsidized annual pass will cover all trips from Metro to Metro, from Sound Transit to Sound Transit, and from Metro to/from Sound Transit. If a customer uses their subsidized ORCA LIFT card to pay for travel on Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, or Everett Transit, standard transfer rules apply for transfers within and between those transit agencies.

Provides through a partnership with City of Seattle- toilets and hand washing station at six Seattle locations for those experiencing homelessness. Daily maintenance will be provided including sharps disposal, waste removal and supplemental cleaning. Locations include: - City Hall Park - Lake City Community Center - Jefferson Park - Westcrest Park - Cal Anderson Park - Benvenuto Viewpoint

The Housing Justice Project’s Appointed Counsel Team represents tenants in eviction hearings. If you are low income and have been served with a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), contact HJP right away. If you have a show cause hearing scheduled, COME TO YOUR HEARING so our Appointed Counsel attorneys will have a chance to provide you representation. The Housing Justice Project also provides tenants help with eviction notices, installment plans for move-in costs, move-out issues, deposits, repairs, disputes, habitability, discrimination, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, past evictions, criminal history/legal financial obligations on your record and more, including community outreach and education and work with community partners to remove barriers to becoming housed and staying housed.

Enforces state anti-discrimination laws in the following areas: - Employment - Housing & Real Estate Housing - Places of Public Accommodation - Credit & Insurance Those who feel discriminated against may file a complaint within six months of the occurrence of the act, or one year in cases of alleged housing discrimination.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Provides information as well as enrollment assistance for Qualified Health plans available under the Affordable Care Act as well as Medicaid. Coordinates health insurance enrollment events in local communities where residents can get help enrolling in Washington Healthplanfinder for health insurance coverage. The events are listed by King County geographic regions. City of Seattle events are additionally organized by geographic sections of the city. Certified healthcare navigators are available to provide individual help with comparing and enrolling in health insurance coverage and, if eligible, help residents gain access to tax credits, reduced cost sharing, and public programs such as WA Apple Health (Medicaid). In order to enroll, participants will need to know their birth date, social security number, and income. Legal immigrants will need to provide current immigration documents..

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Provides several modes of transportation to Medicaid eligible medical appointments. This must be a clients last source of transportation. Two full business days' notice is required, and requests can be made up to one month in advance.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Provides updated information about flood recovery, damage reporting, road closures and evacuation shelters relating to the 2025 flooding.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Offers emotional support through volunteers who have gone through breast cancer to breast cancer patients and/or family and friends of breast cancer patients.

Provides updated information about flood recovery, damage reporting, road closures and evacuation shelters relating to the 2025 flooding.

Links individuals with Care Coordinators that work one-on-one with clients to bridge gaps in services, achieve goals, reduce gaps in services, and increase coordination between all types of service providers.

Operates a severe weather shelter for adults when certain weather conditions are met. Provides cots and blankets as well as limited dinner, snacks and breakfast. Sleeping areas for men, women, co-ed, and arrangements can be made for couples.

Provides free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare and health care choices through bilingual staff and SHIBA volunteers. - Assesses client’s health care coverage needs - Determines general eligibility for health care coverage programs - Evaluate and compare Medicare plans - Assists with Medicare enrollment. Collects and report potential Medicare fraud complaints, ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries are protected from fraudulent activities related to Medicare.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Occasionally hosts overflow severe weather shelter on campus. Shelter opens only during extreme weather conditions, as approved by the city of Seattle and hosts up to 120 individuals. The shelter is operated by The Salvation Army. Light dinner and breakfast will be provided.

Provides electronic income tax preparation assistance for earned income. Taxes are prepared by volunteers certified by the Internal Revenue Service. To file taxes on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. Types of Earned Income: - Wages, salary or tips where federal income taxes are withheld on Form W-2, box 1 - Income from a job where your employer didn’t withhold tax (such as gig economy work) including: Driving a car for booked rides or deliveries; Running errands or doing tasks; Selling goods online; Providing creative or professional services; Providing other temporary, on-demand or freelance work - Money made from self-employment, including operation of a business or farm; ministers or members of a religious order; statutory employees with income - Benefits from a union strike - Certain disability benefits before reaching minimum retirement age - Nontaxable Combat Pay (Form W-2, box 12 with code Q) Earned income does not include: - Pay for work as an inmate in a penal institution - Interest and dividends - Pensions or annuities - Social Security - Unemployment benefits - Alimony - Child support

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Offers overnight shelter when temperatures are extremely cold.

Allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income. Benefits include: -  Medicaid benefit package, including Medicaid personal care services -  Greater personal and financial independence -  Members can earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage

Helps families and individuals connect to available resources. Resources available include housing, health insurance, child care, food assistance programs, and other kinds of services. The services available differ by area. Services are provided at eight regional hubs. Local care coordinators work with a person to help them apply for programs such as unemployment benefits, subsidized housing or child care, food assistance programs such as SNAP or WIC, Apple Health, and more.

Provides through a partnership with City of Seattle- toilets and hand washing station at six Seattle locations for those experiencing homelessness. Daily maintenance will be provided including sharps disposal, waste removal and supplemental cleaning. Locations include: - City Hall Park - Lake City Community Center - Jefferson Park - Westcrest Park - Cal Anderson Park - Benvenuto Viewpoint

Attorneys who provide advice and (sometimes) representation for those who are being evicted or who are having Landlord/Tenant issues. Interpreters available.