Thurston County Asset-Building Coalition

Income resources:

Hosted by Thurston Homeless Advocacy.

• General Procedures
• TANFWelfare for families with children (DSHS).
• GAU/XShort term disability program (DSHS).
• SSI/DLong term disability program (Social Security).
• Veterans’ AssistanceDisability benefits for veterans (VA).
• Fair HearingsHow to appeal a DSHS decision.
• Employment/Job SearchJob search, training programs, supported employment, and day labor.
• Emergency Cash AssistanceRent & utility assistance programs.

Coordinated by Lisa Smith at Enterprise for Equity.

The Income Hub is a coalition of partners who support people in establishing or increasing their income. These partners align services and resources so that people can effectively improve their employment status. The members of the Income Hub work together to increase the number of people who:

1. Find the support they need.
2. Acquire or increase income.
3. Gain access to resources for full employment.
4. Reach opportunities for career advancement.
5. Become self-sufficient through entrepreneurship.