Senior Health Promotion Healthy Living (HL) 6: Senior Health Promotion funds a diverse set of programs that empower King County seniors to address their health and well-being. From fall prevention and nutrition to unique, culturally informed physical activities, chronic disease management and prevention, and health education, these programs offer seniors the options to make meaningful, lasting changes …
As we get closer and closer to the inauguration, it’s important that we all understand who may be impacted by changes to immigration policies. We’re adding to last month’s Immigration Basics article here. Please subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay up to date on how Neighborhood House is responding to our new administration’s policies while …
Each year, my husband and I pick something new to do – in 2024, we watched 24 movies neither of us had seen, and in 2022, we ate 22 new fruits and vegetables. But in 2025, we’re doing something more altruistic – we’re each committing to volunteering 25 hours for organizations or causes aligned with …
“Disrupt systems that keep people in poverty.” This is the first goal of our newly minted 2025-2029 strategic plan – aligning almost perfectly with the new administration’s tenure. Voters sent a clear message by electing a disrupter to the White House, against the status quo. The system as it currently exists isn’t working for most …
The President-elect has threatened to expand deportations of immigrants on“day one,” potentially by deploying state and local law enforcement for immigration enforcement. While he has softened his rhetoric to target “criminals,” according to the ACLU’s analysis, the President-elect has repeatedly sought to rationalize his plans for mass deportation, blending military and national security rhetoric with …
End the year with impact—support your neighbors today! Your support helps over 7,000 families and 13,000 individuals every year. Through uncertain times, we will continue to advocate for increases in access to housing, health, education, and economic opportunity. This year you can help your community by donating, signing up to volunteer, becoming a community partner, …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director The uncertainty many feel after the November 5th election can be stressful and unsettling. This moment may also bring fear and concern about the future. Yet, through it all, there is one constant that we at Neighborhood House hold firmly: our unwavering commitment to advocating for the marginalized communities we serve. …
By Alejandro Chavarria, NH Senior Database Developer I grew up in Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska, often visiting a beautiful lake and picnic area near my house called Ward Lake. It’s a popular place for swimming, kayaking, fly fishing, picnics, BBQs, and trails. Recently, I learned about a dark piece of its history that feels important …
Last week, I dropped off some homemade matsutake gohan (mushroom rice) and tsukemono (pickled cucumbers) to my 90-year-old uncle and spent time looking at old photographs. He’s the last of my mom’s 8 siblings, and he lives alone and independently. Me and my sister, brother, and cousins take turns checking in on him, bringing him …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director In Springfield, OH, many Haitians are afraid to send their children to school or even go to church in the wake of a false anti-Haitian story. Here in Seattle, a new study by the Asian American Foundation found that nearly 2 in 5 AANHPI Seattle residents have been the victim of …
Janice Deguchi, Executive Director Neighborhood House joins Solid Ground, Asian Counseling and Referral Service, Casa Latina, Children’s Alliance, Jewish Family Service, Real Change, El Centro de la Raza, and hundreds of other organizations, businesses, and individuals in opposing Initiative I-2124. The initiative seeks to eliminate Washington’s long-term care insurance program WA CARES, affecting 3.9 million …
Each year, from September 15 to October 15, our nation observes National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, celebrating the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and invaluable contributions of American citizens of Hispanic or Latinx descent whose work has profoundly shaped our society. This year, we invite you to join us in celebrating by exploring the efforts of the …
In December 2009, Muhammad Abdelmolal, his wife and four children, all under age 5, arrived in the United States after fleeing genocide in Sudan. Their path to safety led them to Chad before they eventually resettled in Seattle and began a transformative journey with Neighborhood House.“It was hard leaving my home behind and scary starting …
Last month, we lost a young man and former participant of our Burndale afterschool program to gun violence, on the eve of his 18th birthday. His sister describes Noah as… a big ball of bright energy that lit up every room he walked into. He was a huge leader and advocate for the kids in …
The WA State Legislature passed the CAA in 2021 to make our air and our environment safer for all Washingtonians. It creates a system where polluters are required to pay for their damaging, polluted emissions. With this critical legislation, we are leading the nation in efforts to cap pollution by creating emission limits toward WA …
It’s summertime – at least by the date on the calendar it’s summertime. The days are longer and brighter, and the temps are higher. It’s the time of year when folks start spending more time doing outdoor activities, taking their children to local parks and beaches, and visiting state and national parks to hike, fish …
This month, I’m “passing the mic” to our board Vice President John Curry. John is an attorney with Adams and Duncan law firm and a lifelong Seattle resident. As a board member of Neighborhood House, I’m proud of our organization’s efforts in helping the community, from child development to housing assistance to aging and disability …
Impact of Senior Health Promotion Programs “At various King County public housing sites, Neighborhood House offered evidence-based and evidence-informed programs in multiple languages that provided opportunities for seniors to participate in physical activity, learn how to age well, engage in health education, and receive support around depression.” Read the full article below:
This year we acknowledge the 39th anniversary of the day that the City of Philadelphia dropped bombs on its own city and its own citizens. On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police issued warrants against a few members of the Christian Movement for Life – known as MOVE (not an acronym) – for crimes that included …
Access to good food and supportive relationships shouldn’t end when school is out. In King County, 100,000 low-income students have access to free meals during the school year, but less than 1 in 5 access free meals served during the summer. Neighborhood House’s Seola Gardens location in White Center, and our Burndale and Firwood Circle …
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