King County Executive Dow Constantine on Thursday awarded $530,000 in grants to help homeless youth and young adults achieve stable housing, employment and reunite with their families.
United Way of King County is also partnering with the county to provide $112,000 in additional funding dedicated to these efforts, according to a county media release.
“Our community is working together so that every young person is able to have a safe place to call home, with access to the education and employment he or she may need to build a strong future,” said Constantine, who also serves as co-chair of the Governing Board of the Committee to End Homelessness.
Each of the proposals funded will help homeless youth achieve and maintain housing and long-term stability.
“Getting kids off the street and helping them become self-sufficient improves their lives immediately,” County Councilman Joe McDermott said. “It also has long-term benefits by stopping the cycle into homelessness. I’m inspired by the partnerships in our region that have united together to help these kids.”
The funds awarded from the county and United Way include $130,000 to the YMCA for housing; $142,500 to Friends of Youth/Youthcare for employment; $209,500 to YWCA for employment; $10,000 to Northwest Network for employment; and $150,000 to Catholic Community Services for family reunification.
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