Accordion Archive - Community Roots Housing

UTILITY ASSISTANCE

BYRD BARR PLACE Byrd Barr Place helps Metro Seattle residents access energy assistance, food bank support, referrals, application help, and financial empowerment services. SERVICES: Administers LIHEAP, SHEAP, and PSE HELP energy assistance programs. Offers food bank access through The Market. Provides referrals, application support, and free financial empowerment classes. WHO: Metro Seattle residents who meet

TRANSPORTATION

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ROAD TO RECOVERY American Cancer Society Road to Recovery provides free rides to cancer-related medical appointments through trained volunteer drivers. SERVICES: Provides rides to cancer-related medical appointments. Uses trained volunteer drivers when available. Requires advance scheduling several business days before the appointment. WHO: Patients traveling to cancer-related medical appointments; additional eligibility requirements

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON Catholic Community Services of Western Washington provides social services across Western Washington, including housing, food security, child and family services, mental health services, senior and disability services, shelter, and specialized support. SERVICES: Provides housing and shelter support. Offers food security programs. Maintains a rent and utility assistance interest list

HOARDING & OVERCOLLECTING

COMPASSION & COMFORT CARE CLEANING Compassion & Comfort Care Cleaning provides compassionate cleaning support for individuals and families, including hoarding-related cleanup needs. SERVICES: Offers hoarding-related cleaning services through Bio Clean association. Connects clients with listed mental health providers when appropriate. WHO: Individuals and families seeking compassionate cleaning or hoarding-related cleanup support. COST: Unknown. LANGUAGE SERVICES:

EMPLOYMENT

BASIC FOOD EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (BFET) Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) provides employment readiness support for Basic Food (SNAP) recipients who are not participating in TANF. SERVICES: Provides employment readiness support for eligible Basic Food recipients. Helps participants connect with BFET providers. Supports referrals through DSHS offices or the Customer Service Contact Center. WHO:

EDUCATION

NORTHWEST EDUCATION ACCESS Northwest Education Access provides comprehensive, individualized support to help low-income young people ages 16–29 build pathways to higher education and beyond. SERVICES: Offers mentorship, technical assistance, and personal support for post-secondary education. Connects young people with resources and individualized education planning. Advocates with young people and supports self-advocacy skills. Provides financial support

What does HUD mean?

Some of our properties are subsidized by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, commonly known as HUD. A HUD-subsidized apartment means that the federal government pays the difference between a household’s rent payment (30% of their monthly income) and the unit’s defined “fair market rent.”

Is joining a HUD waitlist the same as applying for a HUD apartment?

No. You must first fill out and send in a pre-application to get on a waitlist before applying for a HUD apartment. When you reach the top of the waitlist, Community Roots will contact you by mail and phone to check if you are still interested. You will need to respond by the deadline provided.

Are there exceptions to the sex offender registry restriction?

We screen applicants in accordance with the Seattle Fair Chance Housing requirements. If the applicant or any adult member of the household is listed on the sex offender registry for a conviction that occurred when the individual was an adult, they may be subject to secondary screening to determine whether there is a risk to

What information will I need to complete my HUD pre-application?

Your contact information and date of birth Household members and household size Social Security number (SSN) for each adult Sources of income like wages, tips, benefits, retirement, SSI, or child support Name, email address, phone number, and address of an alternative contact (if desired) A signed Release of Information (ROI) if you are a caseworker

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