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Our Human Services Mission
The mission of the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work, and take part in strong, healthy communities.
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4/21
$80 gift cards for produce available to low-income older adults
We all need access to fresh, nutritious food to thrive. That is particularly important for older adults. A new study finds that whole plant foods like vegetables, fruit and whole grains are linked to lower dementia risk. That’s why the [...]
3/31
Community Corner—Minor Home Repair
Community Development Block Grants are a vital funding source for social services and programs in Seattle, contributing critical dollars to parks accessibility, job training programs, small business [...]
3/17
HSD Employee Spotlight—Rebecca Kuhn
Rebecca Kuhn is an Information and Access Strategic Advisor with the Human Services Department’s Business Operations and Legislative and External Affairs teams. For our latest Employee Spotlight, Rebecca writes about her work on accessibility and [...]
3/6
HSD invests in community-led strategies as part of Seattle’s citywide effort to reduce gun violence
Seattle advances first phase of multi-pronged initiative to improve community safety and strengthen neighborhoods Seattle is investing $14.7 million in community partnerships as the [...]
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About Human Services
The Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) is one of the largest contributors to Seattle's safety net. We advance our Vision and Mission by investing in community-based organizations and programs that support strong and healthy communities.
We do this work in collaboration with the Mayor's Office, the Seattle City Council, King County, United Way of King County, Public Health—Seattle & King County, and many, many other regional partners.
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More than 2.8 million community meals served to low‐income and vulnerable populations in 2024
More than 34,000
Utility Discount Program
(UDP) customers enrolled—
8,318
new to the program in 2024
138,457
home food deliveries to Seattle residents in 2024, a 20 percent increase from the previous year
240,531
dental and/or medical visits provided to low-income and vulnerable populations
293
youth participated in paid opportunities through the
Seattle Youth Employment Program
8,359
survivors received domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or gender-based violence services
20,527
people contacted
Community Living Connections
and
15,383
long-term care assessments completed
Human Services
Tanya Kim, Director
700 5th Ave, Suite 5800, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address:
PO Box 34215, Seattle, WA, 98124-4215
Phone:
(206) 386-1001
Email:
HSD_Info@seattle.gov
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The mission of the Seattle Human Services Department is to connect people with resources and solutions during times of need so we can all live, learn, work and take part in strong, healthy communities.
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