The Burien City Council heard a presentation during their December 4, 2023 meeting on progress being made to allocate federal pandemic relief funding to support human services programs. Earlier this year, the City of Burien asked organizations to submit proposals that met goals approved by the City Council in 2022. The Human Services Commission reviewed the applications and made funding allocations following a similar process to the Human Services Fund allocation process. City staff have made progress on finalizing contracts with the selected providers.
Last year, the City Council approved $2.9 million of the federal pandemic relief funding to be designated for human services. The funding will support programs in six investment areas, listed below.
The following organizations will contract with the City of Burien to deliver the following programs and services.
Gang & Youth Violence Prevention/Intervention
- Urban ArtWorks, Mural Apprentice Program – $100,000
- Latino Civic Alliance, “I AM JAGUAR” Program – $100,000
- Pro Se Potential, SOAR Program – $100,000
- Progress Pushers, Empowerment Initiative – $100,000
- Southwest Youth and Family Services, New Futures Program – $100,000
Homelessness Prevention/Intervention
- African Community Housing & Development, Jobs and Training Program – $80,000
- Hospitality House, Staffing Support – $40,000
- SafeFutures Youth Center, Skill and Workforce Development – $80,000
- Highline United Methodist Church, Burien Day Center – $200,000
Food Access
- White Center Food Bank, Staffing Support – $170,000
- Alimentando al Pueblo, Food Sovereignty Program – $170,000
- Muslim American Youth Foundation, Halal Food Access – $60,000
- African Community Housing & Development, Culturally Relevant Food Purchasing – $100,000
Mental Health & Counseling
- CHOOSE 180, Counseling Program – $200,000
- King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Counseling and Services – $120,000
- Lake Burien Presbyterian Church, Community Workshops – $60,000
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Assessment, Outpatient Treatment, Case Management, and Therapeutic Interventions – $120,000
Neighborhood Cleanliness
These funds are still under discussion in coordination with the City of Burien Economic Development and Public Works staff.
Housing Stability
- YWCA Seattle-King-Snohomish, Stability and Economic Advancement Services – $125,000
- African Community Housing & Development, Eviction Prevention Program – $100,000
- Catholic Community Services, Emergency Assistance Program – $150,000
- King County Bar Association, Housing Justice Project – $125,000
- Mary’s Place, Flexible Funding Program – $100,000
