Neighborhood House

🌟 Congratulations to Kayla, this year's CBW Champion! 🌟

Kayla was recognized by HealthierHere with this year's Community-Based Worker Champion Award. Her supervisor, Emilie, nominated her, saying:

"Kayla has shown a deep commitment to her clients, coworkers, and community. She is always thinking of ways to better serve our clients and community, and will always speak her mind if it means better service to our clients. Kayla encourages her clients to work on building their skills so that they have the knowledge to continue forward even after their work together has ended."

Kayla also advocated for her whole team to be trained on programs that provide meaningful resources to clients, and helped get Neighborhood House partnered with Housing Connector to lower barriers to housing for clients.

Kayla, you're a light in the Hub! 💙

When a mom moved from Ethiopia in 2020 with a husband and a newborn, a cousin gave her one piece of advice: check out Neighborhood House.

Six years and three children later, she's still with us. Her older boys are thriving in school. Her baby sister is growing up in the same program that helped get them there, and diapers are part of what makes that possible.

The shelf is empty. The need isn't. Give today.

Read more or donate here: https://nhwa.org/diaper-drive-2026/

💙 Seattle Children's Magnuson Youth Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair is coming up!

📅 Saturday, August 15
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Seattle Children's Magnuson, 6901 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Free and welcoming for all youth, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families and caregivers 🤝

Connect with local orgs and resources on:
🧠 Mental and behavioral health support
🛟 Su***de prevention
💊 Overdose prevention
🔒 Gun safety

In partnership with King County Public Health, free lock boxes, trigger locks, medication lock bags, medication return mailers, and Narcan kits will be available while supplies last.

🎒 Back to School Health & Wellness Event is tomorrow!

📅 Saturday, August 8
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South

Free and open to all families! 🌟

✅ Free school supplies
🍽️ Free lunch
🗣️ Youth panel discussion
💙 Vendor resources: mental health services, health insurance registration, vaccinations, transportation, youth housing, gun violence prevention, and more

Hosted by Integration Family Services. Come connect, learn, and get ready for a great school year! 🍎📚

🎒 Help us kick off the school year strong! 🍎

Neighborhood House is looking for volunteers to support two upcoming events:

📍 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀
Wed, 8/12 | 5-7pm
Setup: 3-5pm | Clean up: 7-8pm

📍 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿
Sat, 8/15 | 10am-2pm
Setup: 8:30-10am | Clean up: 2-3pm

Join us in creating a welcoming experience for families in our community. Every helping hand makes a difference! 💙

Interested in volunteering? Reach out to [email protected] 📧

On Monday, Neighborhood House joined the No Cuts to Healthcare coalition for a roundtable with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, hosted by SEIU 775 in Seattle. Our Case Manager Viktoriia spoke alongside state and community leaders about what home and community-based care means for the families we serve. Starting October 1, thousands of Washington immigrants are expected to lose long-term care and healthcare coverage due to federal cuts. We hope our state continues to step up for the seniors, people with disabilities, and immigrant families who depend on this care.

Last Saturday, Neighborhood House families and staff headed to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center for a day at Seahawks training camp. 🏈💪 Watching practice up close, meeting players, and spending time together as a community made for a memorable outing. Thank you to the Seahawks organization for the invitation and for welcoming our families. 💙💚

Aging is our future, and King County residents have a chance to help shape it. The draft 2027-2030 Area Plan outlines priorities for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and families across Seattle and King County, including expanded dementia support, easier access to meals, and preserving spaces where people stay connected to their community.

Public comment opens July 13 and runs through August 17.

Two hearings are happening soon:
📍 Public Hearing #2

Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 11 AM
Triton Towers, Tower Two (Ground Floor), 707 S Grady Way, Renton, WA.
Join in person, virtually or via telephone.
Learn more and attend:
https://www.agingkingcounty.org/calendar/?ill_calendar_event_id=21588

📍 Public Hearing #3
Thursday, Aug. 6 at 5 PM
Virtual or telephone only.
Learn more and attend: https://www.agingkingcounty.org/calendar/?ill_calendar_event_id=21587

Both can also be joined virtually or by phone. A third hearing on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 5 PM is virtual and phone only.

How to comment:
▪️Take 5 minutes to complete the online comment form by Aug. 17, 2026 11:59 PM PT
▪️Submit written comment to [email protected] by Aug. 17, 2026 11:59 PM PT
▪️Comments can be mailed to: Aging and Disability Services, ATTN Allison Boll, PO Box 34215, Seattle, WA 98124-4215.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁.

Families in our home visiting and early learning programs are running out of diapers before the month is out. Diapers aren't covered by SNAP or WIC — and it costs roughly $80 a month, per child, to keep them safely diapered.

With funding for this program reduced, we're on track to run out entirely by September.

This summer, we're launching our Diaper Drive with a goal of raising $50,000 — for diapers, wipes, and diaper cream.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗸𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿.

Fund diapers, fund dignity.

2026 Diaper Drive - Neighborhood House Help us keep every child dry, comfortable, and cared for. *want to lead your own Diaper Drive fundraiser? The Need Right now, families in our home visiting and early learning programs are running out of diapers before the month is out. This September, the outside funding that’s supported this prog...

🎉 Neighborhood House and Seattle Housing Authority bring you the 26th Annual NewHolly Family Fun Fest! 🎉
Health Fair & Back to School Bash

📍 NewHolly Campus, 7054 32nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

✨ Free Entry, Prizes, Live Music ✨

🍔 Free halal lunch
🩺 Health resources
🎒 Back to school supplies (youth must be present to receive supplies)
🎶 Music & dancing
📸 Photo booth
🎡 Youth activities