Homelessness doesn’t happen to people with education, right? A degree in social services, certification in chemical dependency, chairperson of the Seattle Public Schools Head Start program – these are a few of the accomplishments Charles “Carlos” Woodson had prior to 2009. Woodson, a single father and longtime Central District resident, spent his days taking care of…
7 Tips for Breaking Bad Habits
Many of us choose the new year as a time to set intentions to address unhelpful habits and return to our more healthful selves. Here are seven strategies for helping you stick to this year’s resolutions. Set an intention daily. Identify the habit you want to change and set an intention to notice when it…
A Day in the Life Of…
…JFS Russian Language Information & Assistance Specialist Irina Vorona 8:15 a.m. My first appointment is with a long-term elderly Russian client. I visit her home to check-in and see what’s new. I translate a few pieces of mail that she’s recently received, and we call her doctor to make sure they have everything for her…
SNAP Matters for People With Disabilities
My mom was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease almost 20 years ago. Fortunately, her condition has remained stable, though she hasn’t been able to work during these years. She receives monthly disability benefits, which have been a lifesaver. (You will never hear me complain about paying SSI taxes.) When I think of her, I see…
A Day in the Life Of…
…RISC Resettlement Coordinator Cordelia Revells 8:00 a.m. I start my day early since HIAS, the agency that sends us clients for resettlement, is based in New York. Today we’re corresponding about a family of five from Burma that is flying into SeaTac tonight along with another family of Rohingya migrants that is arriving in two…
Opening the Door to Opportunity: Part 1
When classes started at the University of Washington yesterday, Thadah Hser was among the approximately 1,500 transfer students who matriculated. Thadah and her family received services from the JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Center (RISC), including support to gain citizenship. And now, Thadah works as a JFS translator, helping refugees from Burma as they acclimate…
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