TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
Planning and Community Development
Alaric Bien
Senior Human Services Planner
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Hopelink Community Impact and COVID-19 Response Report
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs - including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training and five food banks. The agency's service centers are located in Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Shoreline and Carnation. As part of the Human Services Fund allocation, the City provides funding to Hopelink for the provision of food, financial assistance, housing, job support, and more. Executive Director Lauren Thomas and Vice President of Community Services Meghan Altimore, will be providing an overview of the impact of these programs, including information on shifts in community need and their service delivery model driven by COVID-19.
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REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Human Services Strategic Plan
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
https://www.hopelink.org/about-us
OUTCOMES:
Hopelink's programs help more than 63,000 people every year. The City contracts with Hopelink to ensure that residents have access to critical services they need. Hopelink's mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community and to help the people they serve make lasting change.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
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* Outreach Methods and Resu...
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