November 1, 2021

CDC EXPANDS ELIGIBILITY FOR COVID-19 BOOSTERS

Booster doses of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available for people age 65 or older or in other high-risk groups. Learn more about booster shots and how to find a vaccine clinic.

Get a temporary discount on internet services and devices

The Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a temporary discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer or tablet from participating providers.

FDA authorizes PfIzer COVID-19 vaccine for children age 5 to 11

More than 300,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 years of age are on the way to Washington following authorization by the FDA and in anticipation of new guidance from the CDC. The kid-size Pfizer dose is one-third of the dose for people 12 years of age and older. Read a Q&A about the vaccine for children

Need a new job? SHA's JobLink can help

JobLink assists tenants looking for a new direction or help with career and education goals.

SHA INVITES COMMENT ON PROPOSED HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN

SHA voucher participants, residents, partners and community members are invited to comment on SHA's Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan. Public comment is open through Nov. 19.

HAVE YOU VOTED YET?

The deadline to submit your ballot for the November General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

SHA HAS COMMERCIAL SPACE AVAILABLE TO LEASE

SHA has four non-residential commercial spaces available for lease in SHA communities throughout Seattle. SHA is seeking for-profit or non-profit organizations that will enhance the community, and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses and organizations that have been historically under-represented or displaced.

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU

The Seattle Public Library needs your help in understanding the community’s library needs. Take the survey by Nov. 8.

DIWALI 2021

Diwali is a major cultural celebration observed across India its diaspora every fall. This year, Diwali is observed on Nov. 4. Learn more about Diwali.