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A young poet experiencing homelessness after aging out of foster care secured housing through SHA. View Maven's video story SHA receives 75 additional vouchers to aid foster youthThe Seattle Housing Authority has received funding to aid 75 additional youth who have been in foster care. The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers will serve young people who have aged out or are aging out of the foster care system, are 18-24 years old and are at extreme risk of homelessness. With the special Housing Choice Vouchers, these young adults receive subsidy for housing either in the private rental market or with a nonprofit housing provider.Sally Clark appointed to SHA Board of Commissioners 
Sally Clark, Director of Regional and Community Relations at the University of Washington and a former Seattle City Council member, has been appointed to the Seattle Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The seven-member Board includes five at-large positions and two SHA resident positions. Sally will serve in one of the five at-large positions. Dave Wellings named Director of Housing Operations The Seattle Housing Authority has named Dave Wellings as Director of Housing Operations. The Housing Operations Department manages and maintains SHA’s portfolio of more than 8,000 units of housing, operated under various programs including Low-Income Public Housing, Seattle Senior Housing Program and Special Portfolio. 
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
The Seattle Housing Authority has a deep commitment to race and social justice and recognizes the significant contribution Dr. King made to civil rights and greater equality and justice for all people. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, January 17. SHA has compiled just a few of the local and national events and resources available for celebrating and learning about his history and legacy. ABOUT SEATTLE HOUSING AUTHORITYThe 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 more than 37,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates approximately 8,500 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. More information is available at seattlehousing.org. 
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