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17404 Meridian East
Suite F PMB #193
Puyallup, WA 98375
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Resources
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General Community Resources / Other
- WSAC: Student Resources for Basic Needs – Find the basic needs navigator at your college or university. Most colleges have an office where students can go for help with basic needs such as food, housing, and other basics. There you’ll connect with navigators who can help you find and apply for resources to help you cover the basics. They’ll be familiar with the resources available through your campus and community as well as state and federal programs.
- Washington 211
- WithinReach and their ResourceFinder
- United Way Benefits Hub – Services include: Help paying for groceries, utility bill assistance, access to food, paying for the bus, mental health referrals, housing supports, and more
- Seattle Utility Discount Program – Eligible households can enroll to receive a 60% discount on Seattle City Light bills and a 50% discount on Seattle Public Utilities bills.
- Puget Sound Energy Discount Program – The Bill Discount Rate (BDR) program can help eligible households save 5% to 45% on their monthly energy bill. Additional financial assistance may also be offered through PSE’s Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP).
- Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC) – Programs to help individuals and families to achieve a greater level of self-sufficiency in the Yakima Valley.
- AAUW of Washington – A non-profit organization in Washington state which works to change the climate for women and girls through education, research, advocacy, and philanthropy
- Solid Ground – Housing, Transportation, and Food & Nutrition resources
- Jubilee Women’s Center – Resources for low-income adult women including shelter, referrals, clothing, computer access, and more
- YWCA – Housing, Health & Safety, Economic Advancement, and more
- SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners) – Rental & energy assistance, financial education workshops, and more
- Peer Washington – Cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing peer emotional support and development services to disparately impacted communities throughout Washington state.
- Together Center – Envisions a healthy, housed and thriving community where people easily access a range of compassionate services in one location.
- Beyond Force – Provides customized training for behavior management techniques, de-escalation, and workplace safety
- Crisis Connections – Connecting people to accessible and compassionate support. 24-Hr Crisis Line: 866-427-4747
Education, Scholarships, and Mentoring
- Alfie Scholars – Provides financial support to underrepresented community college transfer students at Seattle University
- Blake Nordstrom Scholarship – Twenty scholarships of $5,000 will be awarded annually and distributed quarterly. Students may receive up to two consecutive scholarships.
- College & Career Compass – Find your college path and connect with colleges
- Bridge to College – Transition courses that provide high school seniors with a dynamic way to prepare for success in college-level work
- Child Care Aware of Washington Scholarships – Funding for current or future child care providers
- College Success Foundation – Scholarships to help underserved, low-income students access college education
- Futures Northwest – Provides mentorships, personal and academic support, comprehensive financial aid literacy, and advising in Whatcom and Skagit counties
- GoGrad – Funding Graduate school for women
- Immigrants Rising – List of undergraduate and graduate scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of citizenship
- Jeannette Rankin Foundation – Scholarships for low-income women age 35 or older
- KD Hall Foundation – Helping women and young girls prepare for the workforce through their College Ambassador Program, Girls on the Rise, and Sickle Cell Disease Education & Research
- Lea Armstrong Scholarship – A $2,000 scholarship awarded directly to students who are single parents with children at home and who live and are pursuing higher education in Pierce County. Access this scholarship at the Washboard.org by entering “Lea Armstrong Social And Community Organization Scholarship (LASCO)” in the Search bar.
- The Mentoring Project – Pairs trained community volunteer mentors with adult low-income college students to provide guidance as they navigate their path to postsecondary degree or certificate completion
- MyDegreeGuide – Scholarships for non-traditional students and Graduate school scholarships for women
- National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) – Scholarships for women of color in Nursing programs, all education levels up to doctorate
- Native Forward Scholars Fund – Scholarships for native students
- Northwest Education Access – Provides the individualized guidance and financial support low-income young people need to earn higher education degrees
- Palmer Scholars – Serves underrepresented Pierce County young adults of color between the ages of 16 and 26
- Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans – Graduate school fellowship for immigrants and children of immigrants
- Praxis Scholarship for Future Teachers – One $1,000 scholarship awarded annually, application deadline June 1
- Pride Foundation – Scholarships and other support for LGBTQ+ individuals
- Scholarships for Women – Search for scholarships filtered by education level, including Master’s and PhD
- Skillspire – Coding bootcamp with scholarships available
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE) PNW – Scholarships targeted for both high school seniors that will be pursuing engineering as well as college freshman to juniors already in an engineering program
- Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund – Scholarships for Mercer Island, Chief Sealth International, and Rainier Beach High School students
- Study.com – Scholarship Hub , “Guide to Financial Aid & Scholarships for Black Students“, and “College Scholarships for Underrepresented Students“
- The WashBoard – Connects Washington students of all types with scholarship providers
- Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) – Scholarships for high school seniors and college students raised in families with direct ties to Washington’s tree fruit industry
- Washington State Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (WSBPW) – Scholarships for women’s education and training
- Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) – Supports Washington students on a path to high-demand trade, STEM and health care credentials. Creates college-to-career pipeline for women, students of color, and first-generation students
- Woman of Wonder – Scholarships for single moms, women raised by a single parent, or women on their own with little or no support
- Women in Trucking Scholarship – A $1,000 scholarship for women in the trucking industry
- Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, Inc. – Scholarship funding for survivors of intimate partner abuse
Financial Aid
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Practical tips on dealing with scholarship displacement
- Washington Student Achievement Council – Learn about financial aid, college readiness, and more
- WSAC Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
- WSAC Help Video: “Understanding Your Award Letter”
- WSAC Help Video: “Cost of Attendance”
Employment, Careers, and Business
- Ada Developers Academy – A non-profit, cost-free coding school for women and gender expansive adults. They prioritize serving Black, Latine, Indigenous Americans, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander, LGBTQIA+, and low-income people.
- ANEW – Apprenticeships in construction and manufacturing
- Beyond Force – Provides customized training for behavior management techniques, de-escalation, and workplace safety.
- Big Idea Grant for Women Entrepreneurs – Each month, they give one $1,000 grant to a woman, age 18 or over, in the US to invest in their business or idea. It can be used as a startup grant, marketing grant, operational grant, or whatever you need to help you to the next level with your idea or business.
- Career Connect Washington – Career directory to search for open positions
- Casa Latina – Advances the power and well-being of Latino immigrants through employment, education, and community organizing
- College & Career Compass – Find your college path and connect with colleges
- Dress for Success – Interview outfits, Employment Retention program, Career Center, and more
- Firelands Worker United/Trabajadores Unidos – Build capacity of rural, multiracial working-class people and work towards healthy and affordable housing, healthcare and childcare for all, and green union jobs
- KD Hall Foundation – Women on the Rise program brings together women in leadership and young women professionals for opportunities of networking, building relationships, and hearing stories.
- Let’s Talk Business – Free webinar series hosted by the WCWB. Topics include Business Startup & Planning, Social Media & Marketing, Finance, and more
- MultiCare Training Programs – Clinical and nonclinical paid training programs for career opportunities in the healthcare sector
- Next Chapter – Transforming the tech sector to be fair, inclusive, and equitable by providing career pathways for people leaving incarceration.
- Success Cohorts provides a safe space for early career individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds to belong and foster self-confidence.
- Washington Career Bridge – Plan your education and career in Washington
- Washington Center for Women in Business (WCWB) – Offers low- and no-cost services for comprehensive training and coaching on a variety of business topics to support entrepreneurs who want to explore starting a business or nonprofit or to grow and strengthen their existing small to medium sized business.
- The Washington Student Engagement Networks (WA-SEN) – Student arm of the College Promise Coalition. To recruit, train, and connect college students with policymakers
- Washington Workforce Portal – A project of the AWB Institute, the Washington Workforce Portal envisions a state-wide platform that connects young people across the state to real-world work-based learning opportunities. Looking for a work-based learning opportunity? Washington Workforce Portal allows you to search for opportunities in a variety of fields and industries throughout Washington. Search for opportunities by region and type, post your resume, and find your match.
- Women in Environment (WIE) furthers professional development and opportunities for women in the environmental field.
- Women in Tech Global is a global community that aims to establish a strong network of women working in technology across the globe.
General Health
- WHAA – List of free and charitable clinics by county
- DSHS How to apply for Medicaid
- NeedyMeds – Find help with the cost of medicine
- Northwest Lions Foundation – Sight, hearing, and health screenings
- Patient Advocate Foundation – Provides case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses.
Dental Care
- Dental Lifeline Network
- Comfort Dental Care Day
- Trinity Dental Foundation
- NewMouth – Information about common dental conditions & treatments, average dental costs, and more
Mental Health
- Open Path Collective – Affordable and sliding-scale therapy
- Open Counseling – Providers who offer free or low-cost counseling
- Peer Washington – Cultivates powerful, healthy lives by providing peer emotional support and development services to disparately impacted communities throughout Washington state.
- The Washington Counselors of Color Network – “Serves an array of ethnic clients needing counseling and therapy from providers who understand the specific needs of people of color and various cultures. As licensed therapists and counselors, we have a variety of backgrounds, experiences, ethnicities and language skills needed to assist many ethnicities in Washington.”
- Trauma and Social Interaction Consulting – Nanaymie Kasmira Godfrey, BSN, MS, LMHC, MHP, RM
Domestic Violence
- API Chaya – Confidential help line, support groups, and additional resources to assist survivors and their families
- DAWN – 24-hour Advocacy and support line, emergency DV shelter, mental health programs, support groups, and more
- New Beginnings – 24-hour help line, legal help, youth services, and more
- Coalition Against Rape & Abuse, Inc. (C.A.R.A.) – Shelter, legal advocacy, and more
- Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- DSHS Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter Programs and Advocacy Service
- Family Law CASA – Giving children a voice in court
- “Tech safety for victims and survivors of domestic violence” from Allconnect.com
Child Care
- Child Care Aware of Washington – Seeks to help every child receive high-quality child care.
- BrightSpark Early Learning Services – Building kid-centric, antiracist early learning communities
- Otter – Otter connects parents who need childcare with stay at home parents who can care for their kids.
- Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Housing and Shelter
- DSHS Housing Assistance for Washington State
- Mary’s Place
- Solid Ground
- The Sophia Way – Ending homeless for women
- Together Center – Envisions a healthy, housed and thriving community where people easily access a range of compassionate services in one location.
- Wellspring – Wellspring Family Services exists to end family homelessness by preventing it before it happens and intervening early when it does.
- Mamma’s Hands – Providing help, hope, and healing to unsheltered families in our community since 1990.
Legal Resources
- NW Justice Project – Free civil legal assistance to low-income WA residents.
- Washington Law Help – Guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons in Washington. Provides legal education materials and tools, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms.
- Neighborhood Legal Clinics – Provide a free consultation with an attorney, who can give legal advice and provide referrals. For King County residents, or Washington residents with a legal issue in King County.
- ACLU-WA – Legal information on a broad range of civil liberties and civil rights.
Technology
- Northwest Access Fund – Computers and Internet
- Seattle Information Technology – Free and discounted computers from the city of Seattle
- InterConnection – Low cost computers