Across a Kingdom

LINC Organization: Networking non-profits, churches, schools, governmental agencies in North Snohomish County for common work in community. Partnerships with "Change the Narrative" project to address BIPOC challenges (particularly in rural areas) and "Dinner Community" project to build community through and post COVID. Continued Cold Weather Shelter. Operated "Center at North Marysville" community resource center and opened second location at "Jennings Park" (see below). Continued "Lakewood Coalition" community group focused on drug and alcohol use prevention in local schools.

Lakewood Coalition. Built community networking group with representatives across agencies to address the challenges of youth drug and alcohol use in the community. Included direct service to Lakewood School District through drug and alcohol counselor.

Community resource drop-in center and cold weather shelter: visitors to the drop-in center receive immediate help and assistance to meet their daily needs - emergency food, emergency overnight shelter when temperature is under 34 degrees, financial assistance with rent and utilities to keep them from becoming homeless, clothing, cold weather gear, and shelter. Drop-in staff and volunteers walk alongside and mentor individuals through housing and job searches, addiction and mental health services, and together discover and work through application processes to additional community resources. Longer term mentoring is provided to help individuals and families improve their life skills, increase their income potential, and strengthen their personal and economic stability.