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Free COVID-19 Tests

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And before you toss out your expired tests, check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended: At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests | FDA

Funding Opportunity

Funding of human services projects or activities that align with the Human Services Strategic Plan and support the health and well-being of individuals and families in Redmond will be considered. The intent of this request is to support smaller, emerging ...

Understanding and Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Friends and Family

Wednesday, October 4, 6-8 pm. Register here to learn common terminology, developmental information, disparities in health outcomes, and practical how to’s to empower participants with trusted information to build an equitable and more inclusive ...

Noticias en español para familias de BSD y LWSD

Noticias LWSD - Agostos 28 a Septiembre 1 (2023)

• Como cambiar su preferencia de idioma en la plataforma Parent Square

• Información de Parent Square con preguntas frecuentes

• Información sobre tecnolog&...

Elder Law Clinics

Attorneys will help our senior community members navigate legal issues related to aging, basic estate planning, healthcare, housing, probate, and public benefits. You need to live in King County and be a low-income household to receive a clinic appointmen...

King County Lyft 211 Program Resumes

Primary riders must be 18+ and eligible for UP TO 6 free Lyft rides in 2023 or as funding lasts. Additionally, Lyft rides MUST be AT or UNDER $22 fare estimate. (Use the Lyft fare estimator. Be aware, dispatchers make the final call.) Eligible de...

Youth Mental Health Matters

Make a difference by empowering and educating youth about mental health. Be the voice that our local cities are looking for as they address mental health and look for the youth perspective.

• Youth Ambassadors will have the opportunity to complete individual...

Back to School?

If your child has a doctor, we recommend getting ahead of the crowd and making an appointment now. Once August hits, appointments often book up quickly. You can use this opportunity to also talk with your child’s doctor about any other health co...

Summer EBT for Kids

This is the last summer of additional benefits under the Pandemic EBT program and there are separate programs for school-aged kids and those under 6. A one-time lump sum of $120 in Summer P-EBT benefits available for each eligible child. See if your famil...

Disability Reads

Here are some staff picks from our friends at King County Libraries about the ADA, experiences of people with disabilities and the continued struggle for disability justice.

Read about Haben, the deafblind woman who conquered Harvard Law. Learn about disab...

Sensory Friendly Hair Stylists

What works for one person, may not work for the next, yet many stylists or salons take the cookie cutter approach and don’t take the time to accommodate those that struggle with the hair cutting and styling experience. 

Sitting in a styl...

Washington ABLE Account

Navigating financial programs for people with disabilities can be tricky and confusing.  One option available to individuals with a disability is the Washington ABLE account.  In order to be eligible for the ABLE account, you must meet t...

July is Disability Pride Month

Without Judy Heumann, ADA would not exist. Regarded as “the mother” of the Disability Rights Movement, she stated, "Disability only becomes a tragedy when society fails to provide the things we need to lead our lives — j...

Stronger Together

We all have the power to create more welcoming communities where everyone gets to belong. Watch this short video with Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and learn more at about how you can help foster belonging at BelongingBeginsWithUs.org.

Redmond Demographics at Your Fingertips

It was launched with frequently requested population and housing data and will be expanded with other demographic data soon. The dashboard will be updated annually as new data is released. Community members can rely on the accuracy of the Demographics Das...

Meals Needed

Please consider gathering a group of friends or neighbors to help prepare and deliver a meal or meals to these facilities in need:

Sign up here for The Sophia Way 

• Sophia's Place for women serves 21 meals for breakfast and dinner, and 30 f...

Save On Internet Service

The Affordable Connectivity Program is a US Government program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more. 

If you, or your child or dependent are enrolled in government programs like...

Talk Time at Redmond Library

Practice speaking with other English language learners. Learn about American culture and meet people from around the world. Registration not required.

Today Was A Good Day

Watch this short film showing different perspectives on the day-to-day life of a caregiver, as seen through the eyes of three Southeastern Michigan residents who have taken on the many roles and responsibilities of caring for an aging parent with dementia...

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

Engage in healthy practices, learn about Alzheimer's and Dementia, and make a difference in your community this month by playing this fun game of BINGO.

Click to download the bingo card to your desktop, so you can checkmark the boxes you complete directly ...

Caregiver Club Forum

Be sure to mark your calendar for the June Caregiver Club Forum hosted by Old Friends Club. This month's topic is "The Power of Music". Connect with Old Friends Club and other caregivers as they discuss the role of music for the person ...

BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Mental Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The Surgeon General has identified social connection as a priority for national focus and action. Learn more about the role of social connection in individual, community, and societal health and how we can all improve social connection. Full report here:&...

Yard Clean Up for Seniors

King County is funding a onetime project to assist older adults with major yard clean up and decluttering. There is no cost for the services. The goals of the project are to reduce risk of falls, improve functionality and access in the home or apartment. ...

Summer Resources

Click here for summertime community resources: child care, shelter, economic resources, food, one time events, legal, transportation, mental health, and more.

Free Naloxone

Here's what you can do today:

• Talk to your children, family members, students, and communities about what fentanyl is, its risks, and how they can stay safe. Find tips for talking to teens about fentanyl at Talk Even If and in "How to&hel...

Grant Opportunities

1. The Glaser Foundation supports direct-line services to children and the elderly in Washington State. Grants range from $500 to $50,000. Focus Areas: Health-related issues, Services to children with disabilities, Educational/vocational training, Services t...

Apple Health Renewal Changes Impacts Coverage for Thousands

As a result, roughly 300,000 Apple Health (Medicaid) clients may no longer qualify for Apple Health but may be eligible for other insurance coverage. To help people in our region navigate this transition, HealthierHere is sharing information on steps comm...

Free Grant Writing Clinics

This free grant writing assistance program from Communities Rise is designed to support community-based organizations that serve communities impacted by systemic oppression and do not have the internal capacity to hire a grant writer or have staff dedicat...

Free 2-hour Consultation with a Professional Fundraiser

They will review your questions in advance and talk with you about your fundraising goals and plans for the year. Preference is given to organizations based in and led by communities of color and indigenous, immigrant and refugee, queer and trans, low-inc...

New Tax Credit for Working Families

You must have lived in Washington for 183 days in 2022, be between 25 and 65 or have a qualifying child, filed a 2022 federal tax return and be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, AND meet the income requirements listed here: Home | Washington Stat...