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This is a community rich in resources!
COMMUNITY LINKS
A 'somewhat' random selection of links that we think could be useful to you, our Crossroads guests!
If you would like to see your community service link listed here, please e-mail us at communitylinks@crossroadsbellevue.com
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King County Library (extremely rich source of information)
Bellevue Traffic Cameras (yikes!)
Cultural Diversity Program Bellevue Parks & Community Services
Washington State Department of Licensing
Senior Services (A nonprofit agency serving seniors)
KBCS 91.3FM (BCC's GREAT station for jazz, folk, world, blues and Pacifica news)
Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park.... a fabulous bookstore/restaurant/community space
JFS Multi-Ethnic Service Center
OUR MOST SINCERE THANKS TO THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOR PROVIDING US WITH THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS-LANGUAGE BANK - Kristin Wieben 206-726-3553
Since 1983 our Language Bank has been committed to helping non and limited English speaking individuals and families meet their basic needs and overcome language barriers through our volunteer interpretation and translation services. www.seattleredcross.org
(ARCH) A REGIONAL COALITION FOR HOUSING - Arthur Sullivan 425-861-3677
ARCH is dedicated to increasing the supply of affordable housing in East King County.www.archhousing.org
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION - Maggie Anderson 206-547-2707
To improve lives through leadership through the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. www.arthritis.org
BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM - Kathleen Pendleton 425-519-0770
Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwest's Center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibitions, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists. www.bellevuearts.org
BELLEVUE FAMILY YMCA - Sara Biancofiori 425-756-9900
Our programs are designed to engage youth, families and adults, aiming to encourage growth in spirit, well-being and mind, body and spirit. www.seattleymca.org
BELLEVUE PARKS AND RECREATION - Cultural Diversity Programs - Kevin Henry 425-452-7886
The Parks & Community Services Department is dedicated to providing a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks and open space, recreation, cultural and human services programs. www.ci.bellevue.wa.us
BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT VIBES PROGRAM - Kelly Martineau 425-456-4154
The VIBES Mentoring Program is an in school mentor/tutor program for students of all needs. www.bsd405.org
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION - Janet Mott 425-776-3707 Our mission, which begins with prevention, is to provide support to survivors of brain injury and their families, education to those who are being effected by brain injury, including the general public, and advocacy, to give the many suffering from this silent epidemic a public voice. www.biawa.org
BRIDGE MINISTRIES - Colleen Dodson 425-828-1431 xt 113 In our service to persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities, we seek to build a bridge between people with disabilities and churches, social and government agencies, and society at large. www.bridgemin.org
CAMP FIRE USA - Cindy Scott 425-885-0477
Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders. www.campfire.org
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES - Ann Olds 425-284-2218
CCS brings the community together to address local issues and to respond to the most critical needs offering programs for Children & Family, Housing, Emergency Services, Counseling-Mental Health, and Elderly Disabled. www.ccsww.org
CHEERFUL GIVERS - Briana Keller 206-543-0535 To brighten and celebrate the lives of families in need by providing toy-filled birthday gift bags for children who are homeless or living in poverty. www.cheerfulgivers.org
CHILDREN'S RESPONSE CENTER - 425-688-5130 Children's Response Center, a program of Harborview Medical Center, provides services and support for children and youth under the age of 18 who have experienced sexual assault or other traumatic events. www.childrensresponse.org
CHINESE INFORMATION & SERVICE CENTER - Boliver Choi 206-624-5633 xt140 Opens doors to community resources by providing cultural orientation, job training, senior day care, English instruction, youth activities and other valuable services enabling families, seniors and youth to positively participate and thrive in the community. www.cisc-seattle.org
CRISIS CLINIC - 211 (In King County) or 800-223-8145
Provides crisis intervention and information and referrals efficiently, effectively and with compassion to all people of King County. www.crisisclinic.org
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL CLINIC - 425-882-1697
Eastside Community Health Centers provide quality, affordable health care to infants, children, teens and adults. www.chckc.org
EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM - 425-562-8840
Our vision is to end domestic violence. www.edvp.org
EASTSIDE HERITAGE CENTER— Karen Klett 425-450-1049
To be a destination heritage museum and research facility that enhances community identity through the preservation and stewardship of the Eastside's history. www.eastsideheritagecenter.org
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - Pam Mauk / Paula Matthysse 425-869-6699
Family Resource Center, the Eastside's Human Services Campus, fosters partnerships and i ncreases access to community services. www.familyresourcecenter.org
FRIENDS OF YOUTH - Jami Drake 425-869-6490
We provide housing, treatment, and prevention services for youth and their families which fosters individual growth and constructive relationships. www.friendsofyouth.org
GIRL SCOUTS-TOTEM COUNCIL—Sandy Poort 425-614-1126
The Girl Scouts Program is an informal educational experience where girls learn to work cooperatively and as part of a team www.girlscoutstotem.org
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Maggie Karshner 425-869-6007 A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. www.habitat.org
HOPELINK - Erin Schrader 425-869-6000 Hopelink helps people become self-sufficient, making lasting change. (Serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and people with disabilities.) www.hope-link.org
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN WASHINGTON - To provide a common identity to the Indian community and facilitate cultural, social and educational services and opportunities for cultural integration from young to old of the community; as well as to foster those activities that enhance mutual understanding and appreciation between the Indo-American community and mainstream American community www.iaww.org
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - Kitty Mahon 425-641-6756 LWV promotes political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues. www.lvwa.org
LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF WA - Cyd Imel 425-882-0820
LDA of WA promotes and provides services and supports to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families affected by learning disabilities. www.ldawa.org
LIFELONG AIDS ALLIANCE - Lisa Nolan 206-957-1601 Provides services for people living with HIV/AIDS in King County. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org
MEOW CAT RESCUE - Nydia White 425-602-3623 With respect and compassion for all animal life, MEOW promotes lifelong relationships between people and companion animals. www.meowcatrescue.org
NAMI EASTSIDE (Mental Health Matters) - Barbara Thompson 425-885-6264 NAMI Eastside works to improve the quality of life for those persons affected by acute and chronic mental illness. www.nami-eastside.org
PUGET SOUND BLOOD CENTER - Megan Petchel 425-462-4381
PSBC is an independent, volunteer supported, non-profit regional resource providing blood and tissue services, research and education of high quality and value. www.psbc.org
RSVP -RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - Robin Knutson 206-957-4779 RSVP of King County is a federally funded program whose mission is to place people 55 and older in volunteer positions with non-profit agencies that help meet critical community needs, and then to support and recognize their service. http://www.fremontpublic.org/vols/rsvp.html
RYTHER CHILD CENTER - Tina Grant 206-525-5050 Ryther Child Center offers and develops safe places and opportunities for children, youth and families to heal and grow so that they can reach their highest potential. www.Ryther.org
SAINT JAMES ESL PROGRAM - Mali Main 206-382-4511
Promotes individual growth and a stronger community through a unique English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program that helps both students and volunteers. www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl/
SALVATION ARMY - 425-452-7300 The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. www.salvationarmyusa.org
SEATTLE MENTAL HEALTH - 206-302-2300 To improve the lives of our clients by delivering excellent behavioral health services tailored to meet their needs.www.smh.org
DOWNTOWN SEATTLE YMCA - Mark Richards Wetzel 206- 382-4963 We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities. www.seattleymca.org
SENIORNET OF PUGET SOUND—Helen Hesketh 425-641-0278
SeniorNet provides adults 50+ access to and education about technology and the internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. www.seniornet.org
SENIOR SERVICES TRANSPORTATION - Cindy Zwart 206-727-6255
Our transportation program provides personalized, escorted, free transportation throughout the county. We offer a number of services to meet diverse needs. www.seniorservices.org
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE - Kim O'Hagen 425-888-6551
We, the Snoqualmie, are proud of our determination, tenacity and our strength. We honor our ancestors, our cultural traditions, and our sacred places. Serving our own as we should all with respect and honor. We acknowledge the great progress we have made toward our goals while recognizing that work remains to be done by healing our land, restoring our spirits and uniting our nation to provide our families with education, health care, and homes. www.snoqualmienation.com
STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION - Tanja Pineda 425-861-7827
Starlight addresses the needs of seriously ill children and their families through six core programs. Our programs always incorporate the entire family because we understand that when a child is sick the whole family suffers. www.starlight-washington.org
YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES - Cameron Murdock 425-747-4937
YES provides counseling, substance and sexual abuse treatment, consultation and training services to children, adolescents, parents, school personnel and persons interested in helping youth. www.youtheastsideservices.org
YWCA FAMILY VILLAGE - Elizabeth Westburg 425-556-1354
YWCA Family Village Child Care program offers toddler, preschool and Head Start to Pre-K programs to families who are eligible. www.ywcaworks.org