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April 19, 2023 
Celebrating Earth Day 2023 and good environmental stewardship every day Earth Day is Saturday, April 22 | Find out how to participate in Earth Day events around Seattle and read about SHA's commitment to the environment, including joining a national pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent and energy consumption by 15 percent by 2032. Spotlight on Youth and Education Of the nearly 38,000 people the Seattle Housing Authority serves each year, more than 12,000 are under the age of 18. At SHA, we are passionate about these young people growing into independent, successful adults. 
SHA provides support from cradle to college, partnering with others to help form strong connections between families, schools and other systems to foster the success of students. 
Save the date: Grand Opening Celebration of RAVE Fields at NewHolly The RAVE Foundation Fields at NewHolly will soon be open for free play. Join Seattle Sounders FC, RAVE Foundation, NewHolly residents, and the many generous people who made two new fields in Seattle Housing Authority's NewHolly neighborhood possible for a celebration on Wednesday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy food, art, play, and a celebration of RAVE communities and the legacy promise of World Cup 2026. RAVE community events are always free. Please plan to join us! SHA receives 71 additional vouchers to house former foster youth The Seattle Housing Authority has received funding to provide housing vouchers to 71 additional youth who are exiting the foster care system. The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) vouchers will serve young people who are 18-24 years old and have aged out or are aging out of foster care, leaving them at extreme risk of homelessness. With the special Housing Choice Vouchers, these young adults receive assistance finding housing in the rental market and a rent subsidy that makes it affordable based on their income. 
Free medical, dental and vision care at Seattle-King County Clinic, April 27-30 The Seattle Housing Authority is proud to be a longtime supporting partner of the Seattle-King County Clinic, which provides free dental, vision and medical care to underserved populations. All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, housing or immigration status. Volunteer positions are still open or find information for patients. Coming in May - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Find a list of resources and events for learning about and honoring contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. 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 38,000 people in Seattle. SHA owns and operates more than 8,500 housing units at nearly 400 sites throughout the city. SHA also administers approximately 12,000 Housing Choice Vouchers, enabling low-income residents to receive rental assistance throughout the Seattle housing market. In addition to housing, SHA provides many support services to help tenants improve their quality of life. 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 www.seattlehousing.org. 
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