I'm 14 and just joined the Boys & Girls Club on Rainier Ave. It's actually pretty cool - they have basketball leagues, homework help, and free snacks. If you're looking for somewhere to go after school, check it out. Staff is really nice and don't judge.
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is hiring for summer! We need counselors, sports coaches, and STEM instructors. Great way to give back and get paid. Ages 16+ can apply. DM me for details or visit bgckc.org/careers
Does anyone know if the teen center at Rainier Beach has open gym on weekends? My friend and I want to play basketball but we don't want to show up and it's closed.
My daughter just got accepted into the Career Launch program at Boys & Girls Club! They help teens with job skills, resume writing, and even connect them with paid internships. She's 16 and so excited. Registration is still open for fall.
I'm a senior in high school and stressed about college apps. The BGCK college prep program helped me so much - they have free SAT tutoring and helped me write my essays. Just got accepted to UW! Don't sleep on these free resources.
Reminder: Free summer camp registration opens next week! Boys & Girls Clubs has camps for ages 6-18 with swimming, field trips, arts, and sports. Sliding scale fees mean no one is turned away. Call (206) 436-1800 to get on the waitlist.
Just found out about the Emergency Rental Assistance Program through AVENUE. They helped me apply and I got approved within 2 weeks. If you're behind on rent, don't wait - the deadline is coming up!
Does anyone know if the mobile food pantry is still coming to Eastside on Thursdays? I went last week but no one was there.
PSA: The free tax prep site at MLK Library is open until April 15th. They helped me file and I'm getting $2,400 back that I didn't even know I qualified for (EITC). Bring your ID, W2s, and last year's return if you have it.
The city is hiring for summer youth jobs - $18/hr for ages 16-24. Applications close next Friday. I can help anyone who needs help with the online form, just reply here.
Landlord is trying to raise rent by 15% with only 30 days notice. Is this even legal? I've been here 3 years and always paid on time. Feeling so stressed.
Head Start enrollment is open for fall! Free preschool for kids 3-5, and they also help with healthcare and nutrition. Changed my daughter's life. Link in AVENUE's resource search.
Reminder: City council meeting tomorrow at 6pm about the new bus routes. They're planning to cut the #42 line which a lot of us depend on. Show up if you can, or submit written comment online.
Just finished the free coding bootcamp through the library system. 12 weeks, completely free, and they even gave us laptops to keep. Now interviewing for tech support jobs. Never thought I could do this at 45!
The community garden on Oak Street has plots available. $20 for the whole season and they provide seeds and tools. Great way to grow your own food and meet neighbors.