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The Seattle Human Services Coalition is a multi-racial, multi-cultural group of human service providers and concerned community members committed to helping Seattle-King County residents meet their basic human needs. Coalition Members

Advocacy, Organizing and Capacity Building Committee
- Collaboration of community organizers as well as advocacy and capacity building non-profit organizations. Community Health Council of Seattle-King County
- Helping bring affordable, quality health care for our communities. Disability Services Committee
- Committed to providing resources and monitoring issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities. SOAR/Youth Development Executives of King County
- Youth service providers advocating for the health and safety and enrichment of our young adults. King County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- Coalition working toward ending domestic violence by facilitating collective action for social change
Meals Partnership Coalition
- Coalition of meal services and programs. Non-Profit Anti-Racism Coalition
- Coalition of non-profits guiding a movement to eliminate institutional racism. Seattle Food Committee
- Coalition of food bank providers working to help people in need access supplemental food. Seattle King-County Coalition on Homelessness
- Coalition that works collaboratively to ensure the safety and survival of people who are homeless. Seattle King-County Employment Council
- Network of organizations that support employment and training opportunities. Senior Services Coalition
- Collection of community senior centers and services that promote the well being of older adults in our communities. Sexual Assault Services
- Provides education and advocacy to prevent and recover from sexual assault and violence.

10/02/2026

SHSC is present at significant city events, such as Mayor Wilson’s presentation of her proposed budget. The city budget should serve the community first and foremost, and we are committed to advocating for our members and those they serve. Visit the link in our bio to join our membership and be a part of this critical advocacy work.

09/30/2026

Alongside partners Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness and Poverty Action, SHSC hosted an advocacy training to help community members understand what is being proposed in our city’s budget and learn how to craft a compelling public comment speech to Seattle elected officials advocating for a well-supported and well-funded human services sector.

If you missed this one, we have a virtual training coming up October 1 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration and more information via the link in our bio.

06/23/2026

City Council Policy Directors Nausheen Rajan-Jinnah and Rachel Alger discussed the upcoming city budget with SHSC members at SHSC’s Annual General Membership Meeting, alongside HSD Director Tanya Kim and HSD Deputy Director Maggie Thompson.
Visit the link in our bio or our website to sign up for our monthly newsletters and stay connected!

06/11/2026

Our Annual General Membership Meeting is Wednesday, June 17! RSVP via the link below.

Join us for updates on the City Budget Process and a chance to connect with members of the City Council’s Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee, representatives from the Human Services Department, and fellow SHSC members.

This meeting is open to all SHSC members, including organizations in our coalitions. We’ll discuss advocacy opportunities and hear about the challenges facing your organization. We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezRY1RQbDgNzqGdDqUgzv0T_f7hDs7EkA_uSVQRQ1NqzhFCQ/viewform?usp=send_form

05/19/2026

Join us on June 17 to hear updates on the City Budget Process, meet with Members of the City Council Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee, the Human Services Department, and, most importantly, your fellow SHSC Members!

Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/J85KFGyprhPHiTnF8

This meeting is open to ALL SHSC members—if you’re a member of one of our coalitions, your organization qualifies for SHSC membership. We will discuss advocacy opportunities and hear from you about the challenges facing your organization. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/14/2026

Last week, SHSC staff attended the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence Celebration for Change fundraiser at the Mount Baker Community Club, joining partners and advocates committed to ending gender-based violence and building safe, equitable communities where all people can thrive. The event was filled with inspiring stories, reflections from CEGV leaders, great energy, plus delicious food and music!

Pictured are Jerry Peerson (SHSC), Vedrana Durakovic from the Coalition for Equitable Aging and Amarinthia Torres, one of the night’s hosts and the Co-Executive Director of the Coalition Ending Gender-Based Violence.

Check out one of the fantastic performances by The Rhapsody Project in the second slide!

05/12/2026

SHSC members and members of the Coalition for Equitable Aging – including Sound Generations, directors of West Seattle’s The Center for Active Aging and Lake City Seniors – brought their advocacy to city hall to meet with Councilmember Dionne Foster. They discussed the crucial role senior centers play providing stability, services, and social connection to an ever-growing population of older adults across our city. We are grateful to Councilmember Foster for her unwavering dedication to human services and look forward to building an enduring partnership.

Coalition for Equitable Aging
Pictured:
Amy Lee Derenthal, The Center for Active Living
Cat Munsen, Sound Generations
Siddiqullah Kakar, Lake City Senior Center
Vedrana Durakovic, Sound Generations

11/06/2025

Join SHSC and our member agencies from across Seattle to give public comment tomorrow, 11/6. Virtual comment will be held at 1, and in-person comment, at 5. Register for Public Comment via the link in our bio.

Meet us in the lobby of city hall at 4pm to get your Support Human Services Red Scarf, water, and snacks prior to comment!

You’re limited to 1.5 min for public comment, so we encourage you to share that you support all SHSC’s budget priorities and pick 1-2 of these items that resonate most with your experience to highlight in your public comment:

-Restore funding for senior centers. We appreciate that some funding for senior centers was included in the balancing package. However, the reduction to half of the originally requested $500,000 is deeply disappointing. Support Amendment HSD-047-B-1 and add an additional $250,000 to address the growing needs of the senior community and support the 15 senior centers across our city.
-Protect existing housing and services. Our region risks losing tens of millions in federal funds that keep thousands housed. Prioritize maintaining current housing, shelter, and human services so that no one who is housed today is pushed back into homelessness tomorrow.
-Support survivors of gender-based violence. Gender-based violence is a major driver of housing instability and health crises. Support Amendments HSD-061-A-1, HSD-062-A-1, and HSD-064-A-1 to ensure stable, trauma-informed services for survivors.
-Increase the reserve for federal funding cuts. Support Chair Strauss’ proposal to strengthen the Mayor’s reserve to prevent major disruptions to housing and human services.
-Tenant services to prevent evictions are needed now more than ever, to help people stay housed and weather this storm. Fully restore funding for tenant services that was cut in 2025, with an amendment for an additional $500,000.
-Ensure everyone can put food on the table. While families are cut off of SNAP, we need to protect investments in our food banks and meal programs.
-Stabilize the human services workforce. The sector is facing severe strain. Protect investments in wage equity to help retain skilled staff and strengthen the entire sector.

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+12063257105

Website

https://linktr.ee/seattlehumanservicescoalition

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