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SHA partners with the Seattle/King County Clinic for a sixth year 

Read an interview with Clinic director Julia Colson and learn more about the 4-day event in February that will provide free health care to hundreds in need.

Sen. Patty Murray introduces bill to help kids experiencing homelessness

The senator’s bill would create a federal grant program to encourage schools, housing authorities and community partners nationwide to work together to ensure students and families experiencing homelessness have the services and support they need for children to succeed in school.  

Uber helps drive youth success

The Seattle Housing Authority is the recipient of a 2020 Uber Community Impact Initiative grant worth $20,000, which will primarily be used by residents participating in SHA’s youth engagement programs. 

SHA-Habitat for Humanity partnership to provide affordable homeownership opportunities

The Seattle Housing Authority provided discounted land adjacent to its Lake City Court community to Habitat for Humanity to build 16 family-size townhomes. The townhomes provide affordable homeownership opportunities for low-income households. 

The mission of the Seattle Housing Authority is to enhance the Seattle community by creating and sustaining decent, safe and affordable living environments that foster stability and self-sufficiency for people with low incomes. SHA provides long-term, low-income rental housing and rental assistance to 35,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates approximately 8,000 units at nearly 400 sites throughout the city. SHA also administers more than 10,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, enabling low-income residents to receive rental assistance throughout the Seattle housing market. SHA, an independent public corporation established in 1939, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, two of whom are SHA residents. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. More information is available at seattlehousing.org.