Purchase and installation of kitchenette units to facilitate the speediest conversion possible from transitional to permanent supportive housing (PSH) units. Each unit will be around $3,000-$3,500, including installation labor. There are 16 units to convert. [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 4/29/23]
A collaborative project between agencies to build tiny shelters that will house those in tents at Caswell Brown. The houses lockable houses come with a bed, storage, a refrigerator, table and chair and hooks for coats and shelves; the floors are easy to clean linoleum and there is a heater and electric lights. Th volunteer builders estimate that with the rising cost of lumber, the cost for the exterior building will go up from $5,000 to $6,000 or $10,000 for 10 Tiny Houses. [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 3/29/23]
The Olympic Housing Trust is launching our flagship housing development in Jefferson County. Located in Port Townsend, the Dundee Hill project will be a five unit, multifamily homeownership opportunity for local households. With these homes, we expect to provide stable housing for 16 people! The new homes will share land with a longstanding community garden creating a charming in-town pastoral environment. [Port Townsend; Posted 3/29/23]
MVP his resource for meeting basic, human needs -- especially appreciated by people who are unhoused. This project would not only cover the cost of 1,000 showers and would welcome people into the Y’s broader community through the exchange of “Y Tokens.” Based on the success of the past success, the YMCA hopes to expand outreach to unhoused people and offer facility-use hours and activities. [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 3/29/23]
Every seventh grade students from all of Jefferson County's school districts experience hands-on learning both on and off the water, bringing classroom subjects to life. Science through the study of weather and local wildlife; mathematics through nautical chart use and plotting speed, distance and time; engineering through boat building; social studies through mapping and historical research; and arts through sculputure or movement. Students also learn seamanship and teamwork in longboats.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/13/23]
The Quilcene School District would like to convert the old bus barn into an outdoor classroom, where students can have a suitable and comfortable place to learn outdoors. Outside of school time, the classroom will be used by the farmer's market. [Serving Quilcene School District; Posted 3/29/23]
Nourish Beloved Community (NBC) is a new project this year in which local BIPOC are exploring sustainable ways to feed members of our community while simultaneously building a thriving ecology of care among ourselves.We currently need gardening tools and supplies as well as other resources for gathering and distributing food. We also hope to develop relational rigor in order for the community to navigate community building with one another.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 5/30/23]
Support the Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) staff and vendor businesses through de-escalation training. We serve the public- including people experiencing mental health crises or in an agitated state- at our Port Townsend and Chimacum Farmers Markets. With your investment, JCFM will offer training to our staff and participant businesses, as well as other local nonprofits, assisting us in responding effectively and with compassion when incidents occur in our markets.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/22/23]
The Jefferson County Farmers Markets (JCFM) offer three food access programs: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Match, Women Infants and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Match, and VegRx. Through these programs, JCFM empowers shoppers who qualify for food assistance to access fresh, locally-grown food and support local farms-- A win, win for local food security and farmers. We invite your support of neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/22/23]
The Jefferson County Farmers Markets support the food security of families and seniors with low incomes by participating in and providing matching funds to households who qualify for the Farmers Market Nutrition Assistance Program (FMNP). Starting this year, the federally funded FMNP program requires farmers to scan a QR code to sell fresh produce to families and seniors utilizing FMNP. Grant funds help offset the cost of new technology for local farms.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/22/23]
Just Soup serves meals to 75-100 people every Tuesday in to-go containers and will begin a congregate meal option in the fall. Just Soup is served by members of St Paul's as well as a large group of community volunteers not otherwise associated with the church. The program needs commercial refrigeration units in order to continue to serve. This would purchase one commercial refrigerator as well as one traditional refrigerator.
[Serving in Port Townsend; Posted 6/28/23]
Wellness Wednesdays in Chimacum Schools provide time during one workday each month for wellness activities. Bus drivers, office staff, para educators, and teachers take advantage of nutrition programs, massage, movement, and self-organized affinity groups. Ninety percent of staff surveyed think the activities during a workday are helpful. One staff member wrote, “It has made a huge difference in how I perceive my workplace. It makes me feel valued and cared for!”
[Serving Chimacum School District; Posted 6/13/23]
Harbor seal pups are often found on regional beaches in need - due to people or their pets getting too close, causing their moms to abandon them. Seals often arrive SR3, the only facility of it's kind regionally, suffering from dog bite injuries, malnutrition, and dehydration. Funding will deliver all of the expert veterinary care, fishy meals, and medications that three harbor seal pups need to recover and return to their ocean home! [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/13/23]
The JCIRA Legal Defense and Family Support Fund provide direct grants to immigrants for legal immigration-related expenses and family needs (emergency rent, medical costs, car repair, education, etc.). With $10,000 we can help 20 to 40 families, depending on the size of individual grants. [Serving all of Jefferson County; Posted 3/29/23]
We provide 18 – 25 y.o. young adults with paid internships which give them the skills to transition into the working world as functioning adults. We empower program participants through job training, sharing community connections, and providing leadership and mentorship opportunities.[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/28/23]
The BIPOC Student Union provides community and comradery for BIPOC students, who make up about 24% of the population in the Port Townsend School district. Students meet in each of the 3 Port Townsend Schools with educators of the Global Majority who share cultural foods, and cultural craft activities to encourage community building in a safe environment. [Serving the Port Townsend School District; Posted 3/29/23]
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 5/30/23]
Intergenerational program intended to build self-confidence among youth and instill community connection and resilience, grow community leadership and sovereignty.
12 professional artists will inspire 80 students via a new program of 6 workshops throughout the school year. Artists will share practical steps to make a living in the arts & lead hands-on art projects with students, culminating in a full-day art fair with student presentations. The program integrates career-focus activities in line with school district priorities, & high-quality arts experiences that Centrum is known for. $5,000 supports costs of art materials, artists fees, & program crew. [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 7/13/23]
Heartberry Cooperative Playschool—a parent-elder model for early learning and care for working families and BIPOC community members and their toddlers. Heartberry is a farm-and-play-based parent co-op for toddlers. It was born from the lack of childcare options and flexible, affordable community-based solutions. This work builds from the business modeling, and assessment and leverages private funding to build two interim classrooms for up to four parent cooperative pods (16-20 children). [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 3/29/23]
A highly successful program that brings together BIPOC families for recreational, educational, and community-building adventures. Past programs have coordinated groups of up to over 40 people, parents, and children. Each excursion includes a lead that offers thematic teachings, transportation, and meals for participants. [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 3/29/23]
A small group of local BIPOC writers who are pursuing creative development opportunities in preparation for launching new literary projects to share with the general public as well as the creation of community workshops and retreats for local intergenerational BIPOC writers.Members of the collective include both published authors and emerging writers. More information is available on the Well Organized website: https://well-organized.org/.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 5/30/23]
This project will support 5 fully funded artist residencies for BIPOC writers, artists, and dancers who live in Jefferson County. Residencies will take place at Fort Worden State Park, including lodging and art studios. This project will also support stipends for 3 visiting artists to offer craft talks for an estimated 150 local residents. The project budget is: (5) 2-4 week residencies - $7000; (3) visiting artist stipends - $4500; project management - $3,300.
[Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 6/28/23]
The venue, filming, and live stream costs for a public presentation by the SF-based authors of "Alice", about the history of regional sex work where Port Townsend and Spokane play a large role in the story.
https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Memoirs-Barbary-Coast-Prostitute/dp/1597143618 [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 3/29/23]
Freezing helps prevent and treat insect infestations in Museums & Archives. Museum collections like ours are at risk to clothing moths, carpet beetles, powder post beetles, termites, and other invertebrates. These tiny pests can cause a lot of damage. We want your help to buy a freezer cold enough to kill these insects (-22F or -30C). Please aid our ability to prevent and treat insect infestation in our historic collections. [Serving East Jefferson County; Posted 3/28/23]
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