January 15, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION

COVID-19 vaccines are being administered in Washington State as supplies become available. To ensure the most vulnerable get vaccinated first, the state has established phases. Learn more about the vaccine, the phases and what SHA is doing to help tenants get access to vaccinations.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 18. Read a message from SHA's Executive Director Andrew Lofton and see a list of virtual events and resources.

Cash assistance program for low-income hospitality workers

The City of Seattle has partnered with Wellspring Family Services to provide one-time cash assistance to help hospitality industry workers who have lost jobs or income due to the COVID-19 crisis. The application period is from Jan. 11 to Feb. 1.

Applications for RadioActive Youth Media's summer 2021 program will open in late January

The virtual summer program is a paid opportunity open to teens ages 15 to 18 in Seattle. Teens learn about radio journalism and will create a radio story. Learn how to apply and listen to radio stories from SHA teens who participated in the program last year.

SHA has updated its HUD COVID-19 waiver notice to tenants and others

READ THE NOTICE

Scholarship opportunity for college-bound high school students and current college students

The 2021 Stimson Bullitt Civic Courage scholarship is now open. Students need to write an essay about a Washington state figure or group of people who effected change in their communities by demonstrating civic courage. The winner earns $5,000 for college tuition aid, while two runners-up win $2,500. Submissions are due on Mar. 15.