Providence House Yakima

See schedule o.providenceat Providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate care for everyone - regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from The best health care model for The future - today.together, our 117,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51 hospitals, 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, new mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The Providence family includes:-providence across seven western states-covenant health in west texas-providence facey medical foundation in los angeles, ca-kadlec in southeast washington-pacific medical centers in seattle, wa-swedish health services in seattle, wa as a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving The poor and vulnerable. Delivering services across seven states, Providence is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing The health of The american west to transform care for The next generation and beyond.through community benefit programs and other high-impact investments, we work to ensure basic health needs are met and serve to remove barriers to care, build community resilience and innovate for The future. Ministries and affiliates support organizations, programs and initiatives that improve health and well-being and increase equitable access to quality care at The community level and at scale across seven states.we are proud of our history and continued commitment to helping build a more equitable, sustainable future. Our steadfast commitment to responding to community need is one of The many ways ministries, affiliates and caregivers live out our shared mission and continue to serve as a vital safety net for those who are vulnerable.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... social, and governance standardsprovidence continues to advance a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion ("dei"), and environmental stewardship. In 2022, we elevated The work of dei, by restructuring resources with plans to align and scale dei strategies across The Providence family of organizations. We continue to execute on our integrated strategic & financial plan which clearly expresses our commitment and acceleration of this important work to address social, racial, and economic disparities in The communities we serve. Providence's social responsibility framework aims to deploy The assets of our system to support community health improvement, strengthen local economies and reduce our carbon footprint. We have implemented an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water usage, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel. We have also held environmental stewardship as one of The top priorities for our leadership incentive program to ensure alignment and momentum continues. In april 2022, Providence published its first environmental stewardship report, in which we reported 12 percent reduction in carbon emissions in seven key categories in our acute care facilities since our 2019 baseline. As of september 30, 2022, (The most recent data available), we have increased that reduction to 13 percent.program service accomplishments provide subsidized housing designed to meet The needs of low income elderly and/or disabled persons. Overview Providence House Yakima is a high-quality, supportive housing program founded by The sisters of Providence and now sponsored, owned and managed by Providence health & services. Designed and built especially for low-income seniors, The pet friendly building features private studio and one-bedroom apartments with all The comforts of home. Each apartment includes full kitchen amenities, a private bathroom with tub or walk-in shower, built-in storage, air-conditioning and an open floor plan. Shared laundry facilities and welcoming community spaces are available to all residents. Located in downtown Yakima - Washington state's leading agricultural region - Providence House residents enjoy easy access to a seasonal farmer's market, in addition to shopping, restaurants, movies, community celebrations, The Yakima capitol theater, and public transit lines. Grants from federal and local sources in 2011 funded eco-friendly retrofits to The building, including The addition of systems that provide comfortable heat and cooling while keeping utility costs affordable. Providence places a high value in supporting individual residents and creating a vibrant community by providing gathering spaces for resident groups, and a wide variety of scheduled activities including educational and recreational programming. The service coordinator helps residents identify and access local resources and services, and advocates for residents who require assistance. Providence House Yakima receives an operating subsidy from The united states department of housing and urban development (hud). Hud requirements state that applicants for housing at Providence House Yakima must be at least 55 years of age or must be disabled and over The age of 18 at The time of application and their annual income cannot exceed 50% of The area median income. Residents pay approximately 30% of their monthly income toward their rent and utilities. Providence House Yakima provides equal housing opportunities for all prospective tenants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, parental/family status, marital status, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, creed, political ideology, gender identity or membership in any other class of persons.