On Wednesday, we were able to see lots of furry friends during their visit! We only hope to see more opportunities like this in the future. We want to thank Seattle Vet Outreach and Stephen Scheurich for coordinating this pop up. See the pet babies that stopped by! |
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We are expanding our Economic Development team! We are hoping to have a third job listing out later this month. Below are the first two, please share with your networks! Listings below: |
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We are still working on this! Families who are interested in the subsidy can fill out a five-minute eligibility form to see if they may qualify for help paying for child care. This is the first step in the application process. Please help us get the word out to your networks! Outreach toolkits, with sample outreach language, flyers and social media graphics, are available in English, Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese- simplified and traditional, Oromo, Russian, and Vietnamese linked below! Website and eligibility form available in: English, Spanish, Somali, Amharic, Oromo, Vietnamese. All other languages can complete an application over the phone with an interpreter at 206-208-6865 Link to everything: https://www.bskchildcare.org/ | | |
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Our Native programming is back in session if you haven't heard! This programming is lead by our New Native Family Advocate, Talia Antone. A word from Talia: Skeg Tash! My name is Talia Antone. I am a member of the Akimel O’odham tribe, located in Arizona. I have called Seattle home for the past 9 years. I am an artist and educator; I love to merge the two often. I’ve worked in early education for over 10 years. I believe parents are their child’s first teachers. I view my role as a partnership with your family on developmentally and culturally appropriate activities. Native Family Play and Learn will be on Saturdays hosted at Seahurst Park. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Talia at talia@wccda.org. |
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Care Connect Washington is a program to provide food and other necessities to people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and need support to isolate at home. The state Department of Health, working with local health jurisdictions and their partners, is operating Care Connect Washington on a region-by-region basis. Each region works with community-based partners to connect people to services they are eligible for, such as medication delivery, health care, help applying for unemployment, local housing agencies, food banks, childcare providers and more. Help is made based on need. | | |
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Because it's tax season, we wanted to put this on our community's radars again! The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. You may be able to claim the credit even if you don't normally file a tax return. Who Qualifies You can claim the Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child who has a Social Security number that is valid for employment in the United States. To be a qualifying child for the 2022 tax year, your dependent generally must: Be under age 17 at the end of the year Be your son, daughter, stepchild, eligible foster child, brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, half-sister, or a descendant of one of these (for example, a grandchild, niece or nephew) Provide no more than half of their own financial support during the year Have lived with you for more than half the year Be properly claimed as your dependent on your tax return Not file a joint return with their spouse for the tax year or file it only to claim a refund of withheld income tax or estimated tax paid Have been a U.S. citizen, U.S. national or U.S. resident alien
You qualify for the full amount of the 2022 Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child if you meet all eligibility factors and your annual income is not more than $200,000 ($400,000 if filing a joint return). Parents and guardians with higher incomes may be eligible to claim a partial credit. | | |
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As the raining season continues, we wanted to share these resources from King County. |
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The Covenant Homeownership Account bill numbers are (HB 1474 & SB 5496) and it has its first hearing date. Learn more about this bill in this Bill Summary that also has a FAQs page. This bill will support homeownership for those affected by generations of systematic and discriminatory housing policies and practices by Washington State and it will do so through a first-in-the-nation use of a Special Purpose Credit Program by a government agency. We cannot continue to see a Black homeownership rate that is lower than it was before the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Passage of this bill will be groundbreaking in the fight for housing justice. | | |
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"Este viernes! Join us for our annual Las Posadas celebration and Christmas Market. 🎄
FREE for the whole family!
Our celebration will include live music, hot chocolate, pan dulce, tree lighting, a nativity scene, a Christmas market and pictures with Santa.
Las Posadas will be led by the children and teachers of the José Martí Child Development Center!"
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Free Tax Help sessions are still happening! You can visit the library website to find your local area! As of this month, the next session is happening on Feb 7 from 1pm to 5pm. These sessions are in-person and there will be a representative there to help! | | |
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The 3rd annual Evergreen Jazz Gala at the White Center Eagles is happening on February 25th. This is a great event supporting their music program with live music from the Evergreen Jazz Band and The West Seattle Big Band. The food is prepared by the Evergreen Culinary Arts Program and the even the poster was designed by a student from Evergreen's Graphic Arts Program. | | |
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TAF is looking for volunteers to facilitate weekly workshops on Saturday's from 10:00AM-12:00PM at TAF@Saghalie and Washington Middle School. There are also ongoing opportunities for volunteering on the website! | | |
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"WOOP, are you ready to swap plants? We’re hosting our winter (yes it’s still winter) swap with our next door neighbors at @lumber_yard !! Bring plants, swap plants, bring some to put on the free table, take some from the free table, have a bite, and enjoy a drink! The Lumber Yard Bar is offering Happy Hour prices on food and drinks and all plants are 20% off at The Plant Store! We’ll see you there Sunday February 12th at Noon until about 3PM!" | | |
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"Join Femme2STEM on February 10th from 4:00-5:00 PM via Zoom to hear all about internships- why they are so important, how to prepare for them, and how to take full advantage of them! Summer internships are just around the corner-it's time to start looking, applying, and preparing" Email Carina Forsell for questions at cforsell@ywcaworks.org! | | |
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"You are invited to Y-WE's annual STEM Exploration Day, our annual tradition in which we gather to learn from BIPOC women and gender expansive adults in STEM! 💻👾🔬🥼Together we will: build connections with STEM leaders, learn through hands-on activities, gain exposure to new and exciting pathways, and hear women's career trajectories across different fields.
WHEN: Saturday, February 11th, 11AM-4PM
WHERE: Downtown Seattle Public Library (1000 4th Ave, Seattle WA 98104) We will start in the auditorium on the first floor for a panel and the afternoon workshops will take place on the fourth floor.
WHO: All genders and ages welcome! This event will center youth ages of 13-19.
Free to attend! Lunch is provided to those who sign up." | | |
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The WCCDA is a 503 (c)(3) nonprofit organization in unincorporated King County. We envision a community of diverse, empowered, and connected residents come together as stewards of the land, the people, and the built and natural assets of White Center. The WCCDA works to eradicate poverty and build a vibrant economically diverse community. For more updates and information, you can visit our website or social media platforms below. |
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