Have you ever worried about a loved one’s relationship? You don’t want to overstep or make assumptions, yet the way you see her being treated makes you wonder if everything is okay? Even if it is okay for the time being, you may worry that the relationship will turn into domestic abuse over time. It…
Care Kits for People Who Are Homeless
Throughout our region, one can’t help but notice the scale of need on city streets, at exit ramps, in make-shift shelters and along highway underpasses. Each and every day, thousands of vulnerable people are struggling without permanent safe shelter. People experience homelessness for varied reasons. It may be the result of untreated mental illness or…
Purim and the Hidden Things
“Poor Purim. It has become the Jewish mardi gras, a day of revelry, drinking, and masquerades. But it is much more than this. Purim is the holiday in hiding. One has to probe beneath the surface to find the spiritual dimension that lies underneath.” Purim: The Holiday in Hiding “The characters in the Purim story are…
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…
Becoming a Homeless Woman
Depression and sciatica were the ‘perfect storm’ that took Michelle* from stable housing to becoming a homeless woman. Originally from Texas, she’d moved to the Puget Sound region to be with her family and was looking forward to continuing her employment as a teacher. Her battle with mental illness and the physical pain of her…
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