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Homer Harris COVID-19 Support Work Winding Down
posted 4 days ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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As we slowly recover from the pandemic and are beginning to see a glimmer of returning to something like the before times, this Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 neighbor-to neighbor support effort is winding down. We are grateful to have heard from the many folks who reached out with their requests…
Read MoreCOVID relief grants for families with children
posted about 1 month ago by Karlew from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Abundance of Hope is providing financial assistance and essential items to families with children. Families in King and Pierce County are eligible for up to $2,000 of financial assistance.
More information and a simple, initial application can be found here:
www.abundanceofhopecenter.org
YMCA - Rent Help for Young Adults
posted 2 months ago by Karlew from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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The YMCA is offering rent help for young adults. Apply if you meet ALL criteria:
- Currently 18-24 years old
- Household resides in King County (a household is any group of people wanting to maintains housing together)
- Income at or below 80% area median income over the past 60 days
- Behind…
January Volunteer Opportunities
posted 3 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Even as vaccinations provide light at the end of the long tunnel of pandemic, our neighbors' needs continue. Here are our listings for Volunteer Opportunities in January 2021.
Thanks for all you do.
The Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support Team
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Kandelia needs paper grocery bags for student meals…
Read MoreByrd Barr Place Volunteer Opportunity. Grocery Rescue!
posted 4 months ago by Brianbyrdbarr from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Hi there Homer Harris Hub volunteers!
Byrd Barr Food Bank needs two people to help out with grocery rescue at PCC on Tuesdays at 9am. The job usually takes 60-90 minutes and one of you will need a valid driver's license and be comfortable with driving a sprinter van (it's…
Read MoreUpdate: Volunteer Opportunities as of October 7, 2020
posted 6 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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October is bringing plenty of opportunities to help neighbors as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. Please consider offering your time and effort to the organizations listed below.
Backpack Brigade needs volunteers OCTOBER 13 AND 15 to respond to Seattle Public Schools increased needs at recently opened additional meal sites.
- • Tuesday,…
Direct assistance to fulfill emergency needs
posted 7 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Hello volunteers,
Recently we've seen a change in the types of help that people request through the Recovers.org Covid19 support website. People living in our area need direct and immediate assistance to purchase items like diapers and food, or to pay rent or utility bills. We commonly share lists of…
Read MoreUpdate: Volunteer Opportunities as of September 10, 2020
posted 7 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Here's our updated list of volunteer opportunties.
Byrd Barr Food Bank, 722 18th Avenue needs volunteers for these weekly shifts:
- Tuesday 11am-1pm
- Wednesday 12pm-2pm
- Wednesday 2pm-4pm
- Thursday 9am-11am
- Thursday 11am-1pm
Food Bank Coordinator Brian Yeager says: "These are client-facing shifts. They are fun!!" For more information or to sign…
Read MoreNews from Backpack Brigade: Need More Volunteer Help in September
posted 8 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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We received the message below from Nichelle Hilton, CEO of Backpack Brigade. Their need for volunteers to help pack and deliver meals will increase starting starting Sept. 8th or 10th. Details below. Please contact Nichelle directly if interested: 206-495-8983; nichelle@backpackbrigade.org
Message from Nichelle We are in the warm days…
Read MoreKing County Food Bank Home Delivery Ordering Form
posted 8 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Maps to Find Food Banks, Farms, and Takeout
posted 9 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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The Seattle Mayor's website has online information and maps here that show locations of farms and farmers markets where you can purchase fresh produce, food banks in the Seattle area, small businesses open for takeout, and sources of food support for younger and older people.
Update: Volunteer Opportunities as of August 7, 2020
posted 9 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Here's our most recent list of volunteer opportunities.
Byrd Barr Food Bank needs volunteers Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for 2-hour (or longer)shifts, 10 am to 3pm. For more information, contact Brian Yeager, brian@byrdbarr.place, 206-812-4961. You may also fill out an online form at: https://byrdbarrplace.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Byrd Barr Food Bank clients are…
Read MoreWhy I Volunteer
posted 9 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Many thanks to our volunteer Jim Lasersohn for writing this post and for the great work he does!
When the COVID-19 crisis started, I was on a sabbatical type of leave from work. The plan during this time included some local and foreign travel as well as serving as the…
Read MoreInstructions for how to sew face masks
posted 9 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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Coordinating group member Shelley McIntyre has written up her instructions for sewing face masks for kids and adults, posted here. Thank you, Shelley!
List of Summer Food and Meal Resources in Our Community
posted 9 months ago by HomerHarrisHub from Homer Harris Hub COVID-19 Support
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List of Summer Food and Meal Resources in Our Community Compiled by State Senator Rebecca Saldaña
Summer Meals for K-12 Students: Seattle Public Schools
Meals at School Sites
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has sack breakfasts and lunches available at school sites Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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