Gold mesh wraps around her painting like the safety net that helped her survive. A single flower blooms with multicolor petals below the sparking gold, representing other survivors of domestic violence. The flower’s center is Project DVORA , which offers advocacy and outreach services for survivors. “DVORA saved my life,” the artist said. She was one…
Homelessness in the Puget Sound Region: Strategies That Can Help
Homelessness in the Puget Sound region remains front and center. Eleven years ago, King County made a promise to end homelessness, but according to the 2016 One Night Count, 4,505 people spent the night sleeping outside. Homelessness in the Puget Sound region is a growing, not a declining, concern. With the economy booming and population…
Geriatric Specialist Helps Across Generations
A Day in the Life of Carol Prigee, Geriatric Specialist at JFS. 9:00 a.m. I have a voicemail message from an out-of-town daughter concerned about her dad. He’s in his late 80s and still lives alone. He’s having a hard time moving around, and she worries he’s not eating well or able to manage the…
Suddenly a Caregiver
Learn more from Older Adult Services. My mom’s health had been a concern for quite some time. She suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, depression and a number of joint problems. She missed a lot of work, had depleted her sick leave and, at 67, thought she probably should retire soon. Both family…
Integrating Refugees: Partnership That Works
Integrating refugees who have resettled in the U.S. can take years. Language barriers, cultural differences, coping after extreme trauma – these are just some of the factors that can make the acculturation time intensive and complex. But Classic Accessories (CA), a Kent-based manufacturer and distributor of protective covers for outdoor and recreational gear, has found…
Helping My Clients Achieve the Highest Quality of Life
A day in the life of Bryan Fabert, Instruction and Support Specialist 10:00 a.m. I start my day with a quick trip to the office to read email and get my checklist. That checklist is key. It tells me everything I need to know about my day, including which clients I’m seeing, where to…
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