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Seattle Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) is offered at various libraries throughout the City to help residents and neighborhoods become better prepared for disasters. This interactive and informative program teaches simple steps that don’t take a lot of time or money. You’ll learn that preparedness can be fun and empowering! Free, no registration needed.
SNAP is offered by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the community to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. For a schedule of classes and other preparedness activities, see the Seattle Emergency Management calendar.
Upcoming SNAP emergency preparedness classes for Fall 2010 (PDF):
Central Branch Library, 1000 4th Ave., 98104, Tuesday, September 14, 2010 from 6:30-7:45pm
Fremont Branch Library, 731 N. 35th St., 98103, Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 6:30-7:45pm
Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave. E., 98102, Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 10:30am-Noon
Lake City Branch Library, 12501 28th Ave. N.E., 98125, Thursday, October 21, 2010, 6:30-7:45pm
Southwest Branch Library, 9010 35th Ave. S.W., 98126, Saturday, November 6, 2010 from 10:30am-Noon
Join us for Ventures Grand Opening Day Party! Ventures officially opened for business on June 1st, and the buzz is beginning to build! If you haven’t yet heard about Ventures, it’s Washington CASH’s gorgeous new retail store that gives local entrepreneurs a chance to directly sell their products and services in the marketplace. The store features the works of over 40 Washington CASH clients, ranging from one-of-a-kind jewelry to Native American wood carvings.
Celebrate with us at our day-long Grand Opening event on Saturday, July 24th from 11 am – 5 pm. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy the face painting, coffee tastings, and other exciting activities planned for Grand Opening Day!
Ventures is located at 314 1st Avenue South, in Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA 98104. Tel. 206-508-1342
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Rampathon, a program of the Master Builders Care Foundation and the Remodelors Council, builds free wheelchair ramps for disabled low-income homeowners in King and Snohomish counties. Since 1993, Master Builders Association members have built more than 200 free wheelchair ramps for community neighbors in need.
For more information visit the Master Builders website or contact the Master Builders Care Foundation at (425) 451-7920.
A rain garden acts like a native forest by collecting, absorbing, and filtering stormwater runoff from roof tops, driveways, patios, and other areas that don’t allow water to soak in. Rain Gardens are simply shallow depressions that:
Can be shaped and sized to fit your yard
Are constructed with soil mixes that allow water to soak in rapidly and support healthy plant growth
Can be landscaped with a variety of plants to fit the surroundings
You can make an important contribution to reduce the amount of stormwater and pollutants coming
from your property by incorporating rain gardens into your yard. For more information about rain gardens and how to build one, download this free Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington Homeowners (PDF).
The 1962 World’s Fair launched Seattle’s future as one of the world’s most vibrant cities. In 2012 we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fair and envision the next 50 years of innovation for our region.
You are The Next Fifty and your ideas can help shape this six-month celebration. Starting April 21, 2010 share your ideas for the 50th anniversary celebration and the future of our region and help turn ideas into reality for 2012.
What ideas do you have? Post them on the Brainstorm Wall! Your suggestions will guide the planning for The Next Fifty over the next year.
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is a community-based organization dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive health and human services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos and other medically under-served populations in Washington State. They provide a wide variety of health and human services.
In 2008, Sea Mar served more than 100,359 people in more than 422,568 individual visits. Many patients are low income ethnic minorities including Hispanic, Southeast Asian and other medically underserved minority groups.
Sea Mar Clinics are located in Seattle, Bellevue and other cities throughout Washington State.
The Health Care Access at YWCA of Seattle-King County ensures that people with low incomes who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless have information about and connections to free or low-cost medical services, including:
Affordable health care coverage, including insurance for children
Medical and dental care
Eye exams and glasses
Pre-natal care
Managed care education and information
The YWCA of Seattle-King County serves thousands of women and families each year with programs to end homelessness, create self-sufficiency, care for children and youth, prevent violence, and eliminate racism.
Public Health services are provided at Public Health Centers located in Seattle, Bellevue, and other cities in King County. Contact the Center nearest you for more information about services or call 206-296-4600 (voice) or TTY Relay: 711. Not all services are offered at every Public Health Center. King County Public Health helps assure access to high quality health care for all populations.
The Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) is a non-profit, multi-service community health center specializing in service to American Indians and Alaska Natives who live in the greater Seattle/King County area.
Volunteers Harborview Medical Cener are an important part of the patient- and family-centered care initiative through University of Washington Medicine (UW Medicine). The care and dedication of our more than 500 volunteers has a great impact on our diverse group of patients, families and staff. As a volunteer at Harborview you will:
Guide patients and visitors to locations throughout the hospital
Help patients and visitors access information
Connect patients and visitors with staff
Observe patient care in a high-volume medical center
Gain experience in a hospital setting
Build meaningful relationships
Gain satisfaction from helping others
As an academic medical center, Harborview promotes a culture of education. If you are considering a career in health care, volunteering at Harborview is one of the best experiences you can have.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer or to apply for a volunteer position, visit volunteer services at Harborview Medical Center.
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