Examining the impact of the recession on local families
After more than 10 years as a social services counselor, Diane found herself in an almost unimaginable role reversal. With her 3-year-old son and teenage daughter, Diane moved to a family emergency...
View ArticleFinancial education classes for DV victims
The YWCA is sponsoring free 10-week classes of English and Spanish-language financial education classes for victims of domestic violence from September 5th through November 7th 2012 in a confidential...
View ArticleFree financial advice at Oct. 13 event
Come for FREE financial advice from local experts at Financial Planning Day, Saturday, October 13th, 10am to 2pm, at Garfield Community Center. For details, please see this event flier.
View ArticleMedicare Open Enrollment for Dummies!
Is Medicare Open Enrollment an impenetrable mystery to you? Come hear Andrew Tartella (Center for Medicare and Medicaid) explain the process in plain English at HSD/Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens’...
View ArticleFree tax prep for qualified households
United Way of King County has announced its annual Free Tax Preparation service. From now through early April, any household making $51,000 or less can have its taxes prepared for free. Hundreds of...
View ArticleMinimum wage topic of live discussion, Oct. 10
Raise the minimum wage? The mobilization of low-wage workers nationwide calling for a $15-an-hour minimum wage has sparked a massive economic debate. Would a wage increase boost the local economy or...
View ArticleMayor seeks to increase number of people getting utility discounts
Mayor Murray moves to strengthen utility discount program and increase number of participating households. For more information, please see this press release.
View ArticleFinancial Resource Day: Free help with financial planning
Please help spread the word about Financial Resource Day on March 22, 2014, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S. At this event, people can get FREE one-on-one help with...
View ArticleGet help with your finances at Financial Resource Day
Do you need help with managing your finances, preparing taxes, searching for a job or signing up for public benefits? Come to Financial Resource Day on Saturday, March 22, 2014, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at...
View ArticleMayor announces new actions to expand enrollment in Utility Discount Program
Utility bills will be cut in half for thousands more low-income Seattle families under a new plan to simplify enrollment in the City’s Utility Discount Program (UDP) for those who live in subsidized...
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