Showing posts with label Housing and Assistance/Pierce County WA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Housing and Assistance/Pierce County WA. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

NEED FURNITURE?

NW Furniture Bank can help!


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So it looks like I lost some things in our move. My son moved into his own apartment and I lost his bed. How? I don't know..Between moving our things to storage and then into my own apartment(I downsized from a two bedroom to a bachlorette's one bedroom!) His bed and two of my lamps are nowhere to be found. This morning I called St. Vincent Depaul and they referred me to St. Patrick Church and told me to call first thing in the morning between 9:30-10 a.m. to ask for a furniture assistance gift card. My son had grown out of his bed anyways, so wish me luck!


Wednesday, June 1, 2011

FOOD BANKS OF PEIRCE COUNTY, WA

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Salvation Army Food Bank - Tacoma (253) 572-8452
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma 98405
Monday 1pm – 3pm;
Tuesday - Friday 10:30am - 3pm
Bus Line- 1
www.salvationarmytacoma.org

Food Connection (253) 383-5048
1323 South Yakima, Tacoma 98405
St. Leo’s Catholic Church
Wednesday & Friday 9:30am - 11am & 12pm – 3:30pm
Tuesday &Thursday 12pm – 3:30pm & 4:30pm - 6pm Saturday 9:30am - 11am & 12pm – 1:30pm
Bus Line- 45
www.foodconection.org

New Jerusalem Food Bank
(253) 572-6785 or (253) 376-3152
1101 South J street, Tacoma 98405
New Jerusalem Church
Tuesday 11am - 1pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
Bus Line- 28
Limits- Once a month, emergencies case by case
Need to bring Id Card, and proof of residence
www.newjerusalemcogic.com/index.php?nid=89836&s=mn

Allen AME Food Pantry (253) 627-6855
1223 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma 98405
Allen A.M.E Church
Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 1pm
Bus Line- 57 / 26
Needs picture ID & a Blue Allen Food Bank ID Card
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98407-

Northwest F.I.S.H. Food Bank (253) 383-3164
2710 N. Madison, Tacoma 98405
Mason United Methodist Church
Wednesday & Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Bus Line- 16
Limits- Call for the weeks location
ID required.
www.masonchurch.org/UMC_Site/food_bank_page/fish_food_bank.htm
www.fishfoodbanks.org
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98408, 98409-

Resource Distribution Council - Lakewood
(253) 473-7669
3801 S Union Ave, Tacoma 98409
Friday
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Grace Place
And…
Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
6602 Ferdinand St S, Tacoma 98409
House of Prayer
www.therdc.org

Bounty Food Bank (253) 475-7098
5634 South Park, Tacoma 98408
Bethany United Methodist
Monday 9am - 11am
Bus Line- 56
Limits- Need current address with zip code

Bread Box F.I.S.H. Food Bank (253) 383-3164
5010 South "G" St., Tacoma 98408
Christian Fellowship Church
Monday 5pm - 7pm
Bus Line- 45
Need Drivers License or Picture ID

www.fishfoodbanks.org
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Friday, January 14, 2011

NON FOOD ASSISTANCE


Perinatal Treatment Services
(253)475-2500
4810 S. Wilkeson, Tacoma 98408
Treatment facility for women who are pregnant or have children.

Victory Outreach Men’s Home
(253) 383-1935
1221 S 8th St, Tacoma 98405
Recovery home.

Eatonville Family Agency
(360) 832-6805
305 W Center St, Eatonville 98328
DSHS Advocate.

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH
(253) 851-8800 or (253) 858-6179
4425 Burnham Dr, Gig Harbor 98332
Urgent transportation.

Samoan Family Support Services
(253) 535-9616
3624 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood 98499
Furniture.

Nativity House
(253) 272-5266
2304 S Jefferson Ave, Tacoma 98402
Use of mailing address….call for details.


Rent & Utility Assistance

Limited financial assistance for rent & utilities available. For more referrals call the United Way 2-1-1 or 1-877-211-WASH (9274).


Metropolitan Department Council
253-383-3921

South Sound Outreach Services
253-593-2111
1-877-751-3053

St. Vincent DePaul
(253) 474-0519

Families Unlimited Network
(253) 460-3134

Nativity House
(253) 272-5266

Network Tacoma
(253) 474-9334

Tacoma Rescue Mission
(253) 383-4493
425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma 98402

Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma
(253) 383-4100
902 Market, Tacoma 98402

WLSA Food Pantry
(253) 581-1076
1314 Nisqually St, Steilacoom 98338

Salvation Army-Tacoma
(253) 572-8452
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma 98405

All Saints Community Services
(253) 848-2000
204 6th Ave SW, Puyallup 98371


Eatonville Family Agency
(360) 832-6805
305 W Center St, Eatonville 98328

University Place FISH
(253) 460-3134
2610 Sunset Drive W, Univ. Place 98466

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH
(253) 851-8800 or (253) 858-6179
4425 Burnham Dr, Gig Harbor 98332

Salvation Army-Puyallup
(253) 841-1491
4009 9th St SW, Puyallup 98373


Furniture Assistance

Project Home Start
*Walk-in only.
Tuesday: 10:30 am-12 pm
901 S 11th St, Tacoma 98405
Located in the garage of the shared housing services.

RDC: (253) 473-7669

St. Leo’s Parish: (253) 272-5136

St. Vincent De Paul: (253) 820-9472


Gas Vouchers

Tacoma Rescue Mission: (253) 383-4493

Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma: (253) 383-4100

All Saints Community Services: (253) 848-2000

Puyallup Christ Episcopal: (253) 848-2323

Holy Cross: (253) 759-3368


Bus Ticket Assistance

Tacoma Rescue Mission
(253) 383-4493
425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma 98402

Salvation Army-Tacoma
(253) 572-8452
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma 98405

All Saints Community Services
(253) 848-2000
204 6th Ave SW, Puyallup 98371

Nativity House
(253) 272-5266
2304 S Jefferson Ave, Tacoma 98402

Pierce Transit: (253) 581-8000

Project New Start: (253) 627-5445
For the homeless who need bus tickets for medical appointments.

St. Leo’s Catholic Church: (253) 272-5136


Women & Families with Small Children

Crisis Pregnancy Center: (253) 383-2988

Our Lady of Guadalupe: (253) 582-3384

Parent Child Assistance Program: (253) 475-0623

Planned Parenthood: (253) 779-3900

WIC: 1-800-322-2588

New Phoebe House
(253) 383-7710
712 MLK Way, Tacoma 98405

Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma
(253) 383-4100
902 Market, Tacoma 98402
Urban Grace Church

Women’s Health Clinic
(253) 597-4163
1213 S 11th St, Tacoma 98405
Community Health Care

New Beginnings
(253) 841-3158
7317 56th St E, Puyallup 98371


Prescription Assistance

Tacoma Rescue Mission
(253) 383-4493
425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma 98402

Salvation Army-Tacoma
(253) 572-8452
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma 98405

All Saints Community Services
(253) 848-2000
204 6th Ave SW, Puyallup 98371

South Sound Outreach Services: (253) 593-2111

Community Health Care: (253) 597-4550

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): 1-800-999-6673


Vision Care

Vision USA: 1-800-766-4466


Dental

Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children
(253) 539-7445
*Must be low income.

Community Health Care
*Patients accepted without insurance.
Children’s Dental Clinic: (253) 272-7648
Family Dental Clinic: (253) 572-7002
Lakewood Dental Clinic: (253) 589-7188

Find a dentist who accepts DSHS medical coupon: 1-800-562-3022

Medical Assistance

Community Health Care
*Patients accepted without insurance.
Parkland: (253) 536-2020
Downtown Tacoma: (253) 597-3813
Eastside: (253) 471-4553
Sumner: (253) 863-0406
Lakewood: (253) 589-7030
Spanaway: (253) 847-2304

Foot Care for Seniors: (253) 593-6251

Health Care for Homeless: (253) 284-9023


Pet Assistance

Humane Society of Pierce County: (253) 383-2733

Noah’s Pet Project:
Liane (253) 927-1823 or Kathy (253) 752-2094

Seniors with Pets: (253) 581-8870

Pierce County Animal Welfare
(253) 564-7797


Clothing Assistance

Call for dates and hours of operation.


WLSA Food Pantry
(253) 581-1076
1314 Nisqually St, Steilacoom 98338

Key Peninsula Community Services
(253) 884-4440
17015 9th St Ct KPN, Lakebay 98349
Salvation Army-Tacoma
(253) 572-8452
1501 6th Ave, Tacoma 98405

My Sister’s Pantry
(253) 627-1186
621 Tacoma Ave, Tacoma 98402
United First Methodist

Roy FISH
(253) 843-3033
220 E 1st St, Roy 98580

New Jerusalem
(253) 572-6785 or (253) 376-3152
1101 S “J” St, Tacoma 98405
New Jerusalem Church

Victory Outreach Men’s Home
(253) 383-1935
1221 S 8th St, Tacoma 98405

Eatonville Family Agency
(360) 832-6805
Call for food bank hours.
305 W Center St, Eatonville 98328

TACS-Special Dietary Food Bank
(253) 272-8289
3108 Portland Ave, Tacoma 98404

Tillicum American Lake Gardens Comm. Service Center
(253) 584-1280
14916 Washington Ave SW, Lakewood 98498
Must be Tillicum or Woodbrook resident.

Tacoma Rescue Mission
(253) 383-4493
425 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma 98402

Prince of Peace
(253) 584-2565
10333 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood 98499
Prince of Peace Lutheran

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH
(253) 851-8800 or (253) 858-6179
4425 Burnham Dr, Gig Harbor 98332

Buckley Kiwanis Food Bank
(253) 266-7309 (Messages only)
127 River Rd, Buckley 98321

Bounty Food Bank
(253) 475-7098
5634 S Park Ave, Tacoma 98408
Bethany United Methodist

Samoan Family Support Services
(253) 535-9616
3624 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood 98499

Southeast Tacoma FISH
(253) 531-4530
1704 E 85th St, Tacoma 98445

Nativity House
(253) 272-5266
2304 S Jefferson Ave, Tacoma 98402

Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma
(253) 383-4100
902 Market, Tacoma 98402
Urban Grace Church

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Emergency Shelter Providers

THOR Housing Providers

Family Renewal Shelter
253-475-9010
Call anytime
Domestic Violence Only. Single women or women with children.


Helping Hand House
253-848-6096
Monday and Thursday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mike - ext. 12
90 day stay for homeless families with children under 18 years. No waiting list.


Korean Women's Association
253-357-0470
Call anytime
Intake Coordinator
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Only. Single women or women with children.


Lakewood Area Shelter Association (LASA)
253-581-8689
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Debbie


Homeless families with children under 18 years. Waiting list available.
Phoenix Housing Network
253-471-5340
Monday or Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Shelter for families with children under the age of 18.


Salvation Army
253-627-3962
Call anytime (families with children) or after 3:00 p.m. (single women)
Intake Coordinator
Families with children under 18 years and single females. Waiting list available. 7 day minimum to 90 day max based upon client program management and compliance.


Tacoma Avenue Men's Shelter
253-572-0131
First come-first serve basis opens at 5:00 p.m. 1142 Court E
Chuck or Kerrie
Single men on daily basis.


Tacoma Women's Shelter
253-572-0131
First come-first serve basis opens at 5:00 p.m. 1142 Court E
Chuck or Kerrie
Single women on daily basis.


Tacoma Rescue Mission - Men's Shelter
253-383-4493
Call Anytime
Men's Desk
Single men on a daily basis up to 20 days (check-in time 3:00 p.m.).


Tacoma Rescue Mission - Women's Shelter
253-272-1974
Call Anytime
Staff
Single women or women/men with children under 18 years.


YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter
253-383-2593
Call Anytime
Intake Coordinator
Domestic Violence Only. Single women or women with children.



Chance for Change - Pioneer Human Services
253-272-5486
Located at 311 South 9th, #100
Linda
Clean and Sober Housing. Orientation every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. for potential applicants.


Exodus Housing
253-862-6808
Ongoing applications accepted - call for information or visit our website: Exodushousing.org
Intake Coordinator
Parent(s) with children under 18. Also DV not requiring protection confidentiality.
Guadalupe House
253-572-6582
Call Anytime. Intake interviews Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1417 South G St
Intake Coordinator
Christian-based housing for single men and women only. Waiting list available.
Helping Hand House
253-848-6096
Monday and Thursday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mike - ext 12
Homeless families with children under 18 years in Orting, Buckley, Eatonville, and Bonney Lake. Must be able to work and have car.
Helping Hand House
253-848-6096
Monday and Thursday 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mike - ext 12
Puyallup, Sumner. Must be able to work.
Tacoma Rescue Mission - Jefferson Square
253-272-6828
Call Anytime
Intake Coordinator
For single men and women. Must be case managed by an outside agency (not DSHS or SSI). Call for more information.
Lakewood Area Shelter Association (LASA)
253-581-8689
Call 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Staff
Single parents or families with children. Waiting list available.
New Phoebe House
253-383-7710
Call Anytime
Intake Coordinator
Women and women with children with substance abuse issues or who are in recovery.
Network Tacoma
253-474-9334
Call Anytime
Case Manager
Homeless families with children under 18 years. Referrals must come from area shelter. Income guidelines req. No waiting list.
Phoenix Housing Network
253-471-5340
Monday or Thursday 8:00 am. to 5:00 p.m.
Staff
Transitional Housing up to two years for families with children under the age of 18.
Renaissance House
253-572-9453
Call Anytime
Evelyn
Single women with children under age 12 years. Shared common areas ($40 screening fee). Depends on family size.
Shared Housing Services
253-272-1532
Call Anytime
Jen or Sheila
Families with children. Waiting list available. Shared housing available.
Tacoma Rescue Mission - Tyler Square Mission
253-627-4308
Call Anytime
Staff
Families can stay in program for one year. Needs case management by an outside agency. Waiting period after applying and must have a referral.
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
253-583-1606
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Prescreening done on a walk-in basis. No phone referral required.
Intake Worker - 9600 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
Back to work residential programs for male and female vets. Vacancies are announced to applicants as they occur, upon acceptance to one of the programs.
YWCA Family Permanency Project
253-272-4181
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rolinda
Survivors of domestic violence with children or pregnant who qualify for Section 8; have received crisis intervention prior to applying for program. Preference given to YWCA shelter residents first, then referrals from other DV shelters or FPP.

Transitional Housing in Pierce County





Revised 7/13/07

Phoenix Housing Network (CCS) 471-5340
7050 S. ‘G’ St., Tacoma, WA 98408.
Has 50 varied units for homeless families with
Children, case management and life skills are provided
To all families at PHN

King Center Housing Exchange 597-4804
1147 S. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
M-Th, 9:00a.m.-12 p.m./Fri, 8a.m.-4p.m. Provides a
comprehensive list of low-cost rental housing for
low-income individuals and families. Handles some
landlord tenant issues. There is a waiting list.
.
LASA (Lakewood Homeless Prevention) 581-8689
8956 Gravely Lake Dr. SW. Lakewood, WA 98499.
M-F, 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Must call first, There is a waiting list.
Provides transitional housing to
Pierce County families with children

NETWORK 474-9334
5435 S. M St., Tacoma, WA 98408. Ext 106
M-Wed. 9a.m.-4p.m. Thursday 9am to noon.
Transitional housing for homeless families with children.
Comprehensive six to eighteen month program to assist
Families to move into permanent housing at end of program.

YWCA 272-4181
Domestic Violence Situation ONLY. Phone screening intake..

Helping Hand House 848-6096
PO Box 710. Puyallup, WA 98371. Pat Williams ext 18 or 19
M-F, 8:15a.m.-4:30p.m, Must call first, is waiting list for agency housing for families. Transitional housing for eligible low-income families. You may pay a portion of rent, deposit, and utilities. Serves Pierce County.

Pierce County Programs 798-7038
8815 S. Tacoma Way, Suite 211, Tacoma, WA 98498.
M-F, 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Must call first.

Youth Resource /Pierce County Alliance 502-5470
510 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, WA 98402.
M-F, 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Offers a transitional living program
for people of the age 18yrs old that are coming out of Foster Care.

Shared Housing Services 272-1532
909 A S. 11th, Tacoma, WA 98415.
Facilitates matches between home providers and homeless families
Or individuals for reduced costs and companionship to maintain
Independence. Programs, referral match programs, family transitional
Housing. All participants are required to fill out an application, undergo
A background check and provide two personal references.

Hope Guest House 627-3620
915 S. 7th, Tacoma, WA 98405.
Congregate care for women with physical or
Mental disabilities.
Case management through any mental health facility.

New Start Assistance Programs (MDC) 597-6728
721 Fawcett, Suite 204, Tacoma, WA 98402
M-Th, 8a.m.-4:00p.m./Fri, 8a.m.-3:00p.m.
Offers a transitional housing program for homeless families
that include a pregnant woman with one or more dependant
children under age18. Helps to obtain and maintain an
apartment with ongoing rental assistance for 9 months.
Also helps with deposits and utilities.
Must have been homeless and can prove it.

Jump Start Programs / Faith Homes 572-0458
2316 S. State St. Suite A Tacoma WA 98405 ext 16
Transitional housing to pregnant and parenting women ages
16-21 and single women ages 18-25. It is a 24 month program
That includes case management and other supportive services.
Clients pay 30% of income. Emergency Shelter for young
Women ages 14-25 with or without children can stay for 90 days.
Case management and other support services.

New Connections/ Irma Gary House 572-1561
613 So. 15th St.Tacoma, WA. 98405
Safe, sober transitional housing for female ex-offenders.
Residents are pre-approved before their release from prison.
New Connections also offers a rent assistance program for
Ex-offenders.
irmahouse@net-venture.com



Associated Ministries Info. ONLY 383-3056

The Caring Place 272-3011
917 Pacific Avenue, Suite 301, Tacoma WA 98402
Dormitory style rooms or transitional apartments
1 year program, Single women and families. 9am-4pm
Program focuses on victims of domestic violence, but
Helps others as well.

Exodus Housing 862-6808
PO Box 1006 Sumner 98390
Transitional housing for homeless families with children
Also provides a transitional housing program, Safe Choices,
For families with children who are homeless due to domestic
Violence.

Agape House 682-1971
640 N. Fife St. Tacoma 98405

Low Income Housing Institute (206) 443-9935
2407 First Avenue, Suite 2000 Seattle, WA 98121-1311 Various apartments throughout the Puget Sound. Call for application. Housing opportunities for people who are
Low-income and/or homeless.

Network
5345 M St Tacoma WA 474-9334
Single and two parent families.
Monday through Wednesday 9 am to 4 pm
Thursdays from 9 to 12 stay of 6 months to 2 years;
interviews upon openings. No walk-ins.

St. Helens, Rialto 272-5486
311 So. 9th St. Tacoma 98402
Single Adults & Families
Orientation Tuesday & Thursday at 3:oo PM
Transitional for clean and sober housing

Sojourner Housing MLKHDA 682-1363
Single pregnant women and single women
with one child 18 months and under



New Phoebe House 383-7710
PO Box 5245 Tacoma WA 98415
Provides transitional housing to homeless single women
And women with preschool children, helping them become
Self-sufficient productive members of the community.

Tyler Square – Tacoma Rescue Mission 627-4308
3202 South Tyler, Tacoma 98409
One or two parent families

New Season Family Life Center 841-9394
403 – 2nd St. SE Puyallup 98372
Provides transitional housing & support services
For families at risk and in transition for up to 24 months.
Services include counseling, job training, an economic
Empowerment for individuals.

McKinley House 474-4802
3617 E. McKinley Ave., Tacoma WA 98404
Single men, single women, transitional housing for
Clean and Sober, drug/alcohol recovery ONLY

St. John Missionary Baptist Church/Jericho House 572-7054
Pastor Lee Arthur J. Madison
2001 South J Street Tacoma 98405
A ministry to men who are displaced through unemployment,
Lack of education, mental health issues, drug and alcohol and
Incarceration. Providing temporary employment, housing for
Men who are working to gain employment and re-establish
Themselves in the community. Program may provide 1-6 months
Of housing and/or utility co-payments.

Another Chance for Women and Children /Action Association 572-8170
923 MLK Jr. Way Tacoma 98405
Offers an 18 month transitional housing and support
Service for women who are high need, pregnant,
Postpartum,or parenting

Domestic Peace 538-5374
12115 Park Ave. S. #10 Tacoma WA 98444
Provides transitional housing to women and
Chi ldren who are survivors of domestic violence.


Guadelupe House 572-6582
1417 So. “G” St. Tacoma WA 98405
M-W-F, 11 am-2 pm A process of three interviews to see if accepted
In program, M-W-F 11 am to 2 pm. Has showers, socks, underwear, phone,
And services for mail. Single men & women. Intent to work and save up to
70% of check in order to transition into stability.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Energy Assistance in Pierce County




Home Heating/Energy Services for low- income individuals include local weatherization and Energy assistance programs that are administered by the Pierce County Community Services Department/Community Action Programs, and by the Metropolitan Development Councel(MDC). Eligibility is determined by the total household income and the number of household members. County residents must apply at the Pierce County Department of Communtiy Services, Community Action Program, or one of its stelite office, and persons who live within the city limits(except Ruston) must apply at MDC. Both of these agencies have limited funding. Call for further information.
County residents can obtain the numbers of satelite centers by calling the main office toll free. The county program also offers persons who are homebound, for medical reasons, a mail in application. The agencies addresses and phone numbers are listed below:

Pierce County Communtiy Services

(253)-798-7240 or 1(800)562-0336

Information/Status Line: (253)798-3800
Appointment Line: 1(866)223-1068 (253)572-5557
(this line takes calls 24 hours a day/
7 days a week when funds are available)



Metropolitan Development Council

721 South Fawcett

Tacoma, WA 98402

(253)572-5557

Both of the agencies listed above have additonal limited funds for Puget Sound Energy and Tacoma Power customers.
If you live inside the city limits of Tacoma contact Metropolitan Development council.
If you live outside the city limits of Tacoma contact Pierce County Community Services.
If you are not sure if you live inside or outside the city limits contact your utility coompany to find out.

Tacoma Power offers a reduced rate program for Senior citizens and/or disabled individuals that are income eligible. For more informatin contact: South Sound Outreach Services. (253)593-2111..



Water and Public Works Assistance


Eligibility:






  • Only available once in a 12 month period.




  • Must have a disconnect notice(you do not need to wait until your service has been disconnected).




  • Assistance is available for water, solid waste, wastewater, and surface water.




  • You must be a Tacoma Public Utilities customer and have the account in your name.




  • Household income must meet income guidelines.


Required Documentation-Please provide photocopies of the following:







  • Picture ID for all adults in the household.




  • Social Security cards for everyone in the household. (If children under 18 do not have Social Security cards, you may use DSHS medical coupon(s) or Birth Certificate(s).




  • Income verification for all household members for the three months prior to the month of your applications. (For example: if you are applying in April, we need your household income for January, February, and March).




  • Household adults with zero income must provide a Q1 or Q2 form from WorkSource on 13th and Tacoma Avenue.