Providing Tailored Opportunities For Individuals With Disabilities And Low Incomes To Become Self-Sufficient
“We believe that everyone who wants to work should be given the opportunity to do so.”
Every day, thousands of people in our region – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission; serving King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties with individualized support for people with disabilities and those experiencing adversity due to economic hardship and poverty.
Discover how your business can benefit from being an inclusive workforce. Cares of Washington partners with Businesses who wish to add valuable employees to their company.
Impact Highlights Since 2003
- Individuals served: 5,073
- Incomes Below 30% of the AMI: 2,921 individuals (65% of all clients)
- Individuals with Disabilities: 3,690 (73% of total impact)
- Individuals without Disabilities: 1,383 (27% of total impact)
- Job Development Client Placement Rate: 62%
- Employee Client Retention Rate: 75%
Since 2003, we have impacted more than 5,000 individuals, resulting in over 2,500 new jobs!
How We Make A Difference
Our capacity to offer complete services, and ongoing support, to our clients, enables us to tailor an effective support system for those who need it. Cares works with clients from securing a job and all the way through to the entire span of their employment, ensuring that they receive the assistance they need to succeed.
Coaches help clients with:
- Mental health care
- Childcare
- Transportation
- Financial education/coaching
- Life skills coaching
- ESL classes
Coaches also help clients to:
- Complete job applications
- Create resumes
- Practice mock interviews
- Address any related issues specific to the client
800 clients are served annually!
Our Impact | Testimonials
“Kitsap Credit Union has a long standing working relationship with Cares of Washington – three of their employees, staffed through Cares, have been working at the financial institution for more than fourteen years. Ms Tucker herself has been involved with Cares for about seven years, “Cares has great client support services. Their case workers are very proactive in identifying new employment opportunities for their clients. As an example, Cares staff recently worked with KCU management to research where their clients’ capabilities would be a good match for other roles within our company.”
Kitsap Credit Union is a very community-oriented organization. We help people live productive, fulfilling lives. Cares of Washington is an apt partner as they contribute to our values. Our mission is to empower employees in every opportunity, to make a positive and lasting difference and to build a stronger community.” Ms Tucker recommends Cares of Washington to other employers, as they have consistently provided outstanding client support services. In fact, Ms Tucker is aware of some employers having worked with Cares for 20 to 30 years. “Cares (case workers) are involved, responsible and responsive. They try very hard to make it work for both their clients and employers such as Kitsap Credit Union.”
“I have met some pretty inspiring people in my short time at Cares. People who never give up despite the obstacles they face, people who are committed to a trade that many may find mundane, but for them, it is the sun on a cloudy day, folks who can make you laugh without saying a thing. I have met a writer who cannot use a pencil or type on a computer but still managed to write and publish two books with a third in progress. I have met employers who are just as passionate about my work as I am. And I have met you, the faceless name in a crowd pushing your way through the side-glances and avoided contact; you are my next client, the voice I am excited to hear resounding above the crowds! I hope these words speak to you as the mission at Cares has spoken to me. I am honored to be a part of this wonderful organization!”
WHO WE SERVE
Because our services meet the unique needs of each client, outcomes are highly individualized, but broadly we expect our participants will:
- Become employed. In years past, many of our under and unemployed clients were placed in jobs.
Earn higher wages and increase their income. Participants also obtained employer benefits such as health insurance and paid vacation time.
Establish financial security. Under Cares’ guidance, our clients take steps to ensure their financial security from opening bank accounts to creating plans for debt reduction and saving.
Achieve their educational goals. Cares partners with community colleges and training centers to ensure that our clients have the resources they need to get training to advance in their careers and in their lives.
Our Value Proposition
By empowering individuals with disabilities to find and retain jobs, Cares’ clients benefit from increased independence, growing confidence in their abilities to provide and care for themselves, improved quality of life and the potential to contribute back to the community in which they live.
Funders, Donors, and Annual Reception sponsors
FUNDERS
- Boeing
- CBS Radio Seattle
- The City of Seattle
- Conover Capital
- Core Creative
- Craft 3
- DSHS/BFET
- Fred Meyer
- Georgia Pacific
- Halsey Resources
- United Way King County
- Kellogg Foundation
- King County
- KIRO 7 Seattle
- Murdock Foundation
- Pierce County
- Safeway
- Seattle Foundation
- Seattle/King County
- Workforce Development
- Council
- Kitsap County
Seattle Storm
Snohomish County
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
- Jason Mendolia
- Michael Brassette
- Chris Hibbeln
Jason Renee*
- Riley Barton
- Jason Norlin*
Donavan Lam*
Gena Bomotti*
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
- Safeway (since 1989)
- University of Washington (since 1996)
- Microsoft (since 2000)
- Boeing (since 1980)
- Bremerton Navy Shipyard (since 1985)
- Raytheon (since 1987)
GET INVOLVED
You too can make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Cares Of WA relies on your support. Investment by funders and community partners makes it possible for Cares to offer the individualized support that people with disabilities and low incomes need to make permanent changes in their lives. Please know that your donation is truly appreciated and will make a difference!
Contact Us
Phone
(206) 938-1253
admin@caresofwa.org
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. | 5:00 p.m.
Address
1833 N 105th Street Ste 201 | Seattle | WA 98133