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Month: January 2018
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YouthCare was started in 1974, operates 11 sites across the area and focuses on providing emergency response, housing, employment and education services to people ages 12-24. They also run a facility assisting homeless youth who are LGBT, and a facility assisting youth who have been sexually exploited. They typically serve about 1,200 youth per year, Waits said.
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Public urged to line procession route for fallen Pierce Co. Sheriff’s Deputy
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TACOMA, Wash. – The public is urged to line the procession route on Wednesday as law enforcement escort the body of fallen Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel McCartney to a memorial service at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma.
“Please come out – we can’t put into words how much it means to the family and to all of the first responders who will be participating in the memorial,” the Sheriff’s office wrote in a message on their Facebook Page.
The procession will begin around 11:00 a.m. at the North Gate of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
The Sherrif’s office said the procession will then follow this route:
Leave Joint Base Lewis-McChord North Gate
East on 112th Street S.
South on Steele Street S.
East on Cross-Base Highway (State Route 704)
North on Pacific Avenue
West on Tule Lake Road S.
North on Yamika Avenue S.
West on 124th Street S.
Arrive at Pacific Lutheran University
The procession is set to arrive at PLU’s Olson Auditorium at 11:45 a.m.
The memorial is open to the public but parking won’t be available on site.
For those who would like to attend to attend, parking will be available at the Church of All Nations located at 111 112th Street E. in Tacoma. Shuttle service will leave the church and head the PLU campus starting at 11:15 a.m.
The memorial is set to begin at 1:00 p.m.
Govenor Jay Inslee has also ordered all state agencies to lower Washington state and U.S. flags to half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Deputy McCartney.
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McCartney was shot and killed on Jan. 7 while investigating a home-invasion burglary in Frederickson. He is survived by a wife and three young sons.
A legacy fund that has been set up to help McCartney’s family. Donations can be made at any Tapco or TwinStar Credit Union or online through Tacoma/Pierce County Crime Stoppers.
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BPC 2018 Annual Youth Summit
January 14, 2018 |
Black Prisoners’ Caucus – Shelton is holding their annual Youth Summit. This summit is organized and facilitated by the BPC – Shelton Youth Committee. This summit is for educators, administrators, service providers and community members working with youth/young adults that want to learn and become a partner in this work. All guests must be pre-approved through a security screening process.
If you are interested in attending please send your Full Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, and Last 4 Digits of your social security number to bpcsummit@gmail.com by January 31st.
Please also include a phone number, email address and if you would like
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JobLink Orientation
Attend one of the upcoming JobLink Orientation sessions to find out which jobs are in demand in the Seattle area and to connect with a Career Coach.
Career Coaches can help tenants decide what to pursue, how to go to school, start job training, get a job or advance their careers.
To register or make an appointment with a Career Coach, email joblink@seattlehousing.org or call 206-615-3366.
Date
Time
Location
January 16 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
New Holly
7054 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98118
January 16 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Central Office
Seattle Housing Authority
190 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle WA 98109
January 18 1 – 2 p.m.
Yesler Terrace
120 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
January 18 1 – 2 p.m.
High Point
6400 Sylvan Way SW
Seattle, WA 98126
January 23 10:30 – 11:30 a.m..
New Holly
7054 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98118
January 23 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Central Office
Seattle Housing Authority
190 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle WA 98109
January 25 1 – 2 p.m.
Yesler Terrace
120 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
January 25 1 – 2 p.m.
High Point
6400 Sylvan Way SW
Seattle, WA 98126
January 30 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
New Holly
7054 32nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98118
January 30 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Central Office
Seattle Housing Authority
190 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle WA 98109
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