Hopelinkis anon-profit organizationforsocial servicesbased inRedmond, Washington,United States. It primarily servesKing Countyand operates programs for low-income residents such asfood banks,energy assistance,affordable housing,family development program, transportation, andadult education.[2]Hopelink is one of the largest non-profits in the state of Washington,[citation needed]employing about 275 people with an annual budget of about $96 million. It served 62,500 clients in 2023.[3]
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 Hopelink headquarters inRedmond, Washington | |
| Established | 1971 |
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| Type | Nonprofit |
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| Coordinates | 47°40′54″N122°08′03″W/ 47.68167°N 122.13417°W |
Region served | King County, Washington |
| Services | Affordable housing,paratransit,adult education,food banks |
CEO | Meghan Altimore[1] |
Budget(FY2023) | $96 million |
| Website | Official website |
The organization was founded as the Northshore Job Referral Service in April 1971 by volunteers inBothellto assist unemployed workers following layoffs atBoeing.It was renamed to the Northshore Multi Service Center later that year and expanded to offer services for the elderly, disabled, and low-income residents. Several Multi Service Centers opened around theEastsideregion of King County in the 1980s, includinghomeless sheltersandtransitional housing.The organization was renamed to Hopelink in 2000.[4]
Hopelink is contracted to providedial-a-rideparatransitservice forKing County Metro,the county transit system.[5][6]The organization also operates Metro'sTrailhead Direct,a seasonal shuttle bus service to hiking areas.[7]Hopelink also providesMedicaidtransportation for eligible low-income clients.[8]
References
edit- ^"A Heartfelt Message from Hopelink"(Press release). Hopelink. September 9, 2024.RetrievedNovember 1,2024.
- ^Garnick, Carol (December 15, 2014)."'We lost everything,' but Hopelink offers road back ".The Seattle Times.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
- ^"2023 Impact & Annual Report"(PDF).Hopelink. pp. 4, 12.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
- ^Tuinstra, Rachel (April 27, 2006)."35 years later, Hopelink serves".The Seattle Times.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
- ^"DART service".King County Metro.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
- ^Gaudette, Karen (February 11, 2005)."Little bus makes a big difference".The Seattle Times.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
- ^"Town Hall: Frequently Asked Questions"(PDF).King County Metro.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.
- ^"Special Needs Transportation"(PDF).Puget Sound Regional Council.2022. p. 3.RetrievedJuly 2,2024.