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July 17: Veterans and Human Services Levy improving housing and health for veterans and their families, others in need
Shining a spotlight on the housing, homeless prevention, and treatment services helping individuals and families in South King County and elsewhere in the region achieve and maintain healthier and more stable lives, the two Veterans and Human Services Lev
Nov. 6: Agreement on Lora Lake Apartments will bring housing and economic development opportunities to City of Burien- King County
Lora Lake Apartments in Burien will be preserved for affordable housing in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was approved by the Burien City Council in a 4 to 2 vote last night.
Aug. 10: Court Order Prevents Port of Seattle from Demolishing Lora Lake Apartments- King County
Superior Court Judge Deborah Fleck today granted a preliminary injunction restraining the Port of Seattle from demolishing the Lora Lake Apartments until a trial, which is scheduled for March 24, 2008.
Feb. 21: Veterans, Human Services Levy Advisory Boards to hold first business meeting- King County
Citizen members of two new advisory boards created by the Veterans and Human Services Levy will hold their first business meeting on Feb. 22, 2007 in Seattle.
Feb. 21: King County, Seattle receive homeless assistance award of $18.4 million
The City of Seattle and King County have been awarded $18,419,068 in federal McKinney Homeless Assistance funds for housing programs and support services for homeless people.
Dec. 4: New report on homeless deaths reflects the lethal threats of homelessness
The causes of death among 94 people who died while homeless in 2005 are summarized in a new report by Public Health - Seattle & King County.
Oct 2: King County joins local housing authorities in dedicating $6.1 million to create new multi-year homeless housing and supportive services- King County
More than 200 low-income, homeless individuals and their families will be able to move into stable housing where they can receive the services they need to maintain that housing...
Aug. 15: Habitat for Humanity finds a 'home' at Brightwater treatment plant site
A vacant warehouse at the Brightwater treatment plant site is getting a new lease on life thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County.
May 17: Media advisory: King County part of global initiative to end hunger- King County
University of Washington students, Seattle-area food bank volunteers and King County Executive Ron Sims will be among hundreds of thousands of people who will take part in Walk the World, a worldwide walk to end child hunger Sunday, May 21.
March 27: Media advisory: $1 check purchases HUD home, kicks off affordable housing pilot project- King County
A new and innovative pilot for creating affordable housing will be launched by King County Executive Ron Sims as he presents a check for $1 to officials of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and receives the keys to a single family ho
Feb. 14: King County housing and community development programs threatened by Bush budget proposal- King County
Critical federal funding to support local housing and community development projects across King County is in jeopardy if significant cuts called for in President George Bush's recently announced budget proposal are approved by Congress this year.
Feb. 1: YouthBuild receives $700,000 federal grant- King County
The King County Work Training Program has received a $700,000 grant from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support a spring class for the YouthBuild program, King County Executive Ron Sims announced today.
Dec. 21: King County and City of Seattle receive $18.2 million homeless assistance award
King County and the City of Seattle have been awarded $18,268,167 in federal McKinney Homeless Assistance funds for housing programs and support services for homeless people.
Nov. 10: Deaths of homeless people show harsh realities and complex health challenges
The causes of death among 82 people who died while homeless in 2004 illustrate the complex health challenges faced by the homeless and demonstrates the necessity for comprehensive solutions that integrate housing, human service and health care needs.
July 8: Media Advisory: Community leaders issue Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness
Leaders from some of the region's most prominent businesses and foundations, local governments, communities of faith, social services and homeless advocacy groups will release a 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness at a press briefing on Monday.
April 21: County praises state Legislature for new homeless housing assistance bill
Approximately $3 million annually will be available in King County to help fund local housing and homeless prevention services, thanks to new legislation adopted by the Washington State Legislature.